Freight groups have argued for a set of priorities for federal policymakers and the White House to consider as part of a bipartisan transportation agenda over the next two years.
August 29, 2025Transportation Compliance News
Transport Topics government and regulatory coverage keeps managers of a highly-regulated industry aware of the policy decisions that can shape their businesses. Covering both the legislative and regulatory aspects of policy-making, at both the state and national levels, the news in this category includes looks at infrastructure, hours of service, emissions rules, funding measures, leadership appointments, and more. Readers can follow what’s happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.
South Africa Halts Parcels to US Over Trump Tariffs
The announcement follows similar decisions by other national postal services that have suspended their shipping services to the U.S., including Japan, Britain and Australia.
August 29, 2025Caterpillar Says It Will Take $1.8 Billion Hit on Tariffs
The main reason the company revised its outlook is the section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum, an analyst says.
August 29, 2025Oregon Could Join Hawaii in Mandating Per-Mile Fees for EVs
Hawaii was the first state to create a mandatory road usage charge program to make up for decreases in fuel tax revenue due to the growing number of electric, hybrid and fuel-efficient cars.
August 29, 2025De Minimis Tariff Exemption Ends, Roiling E-Commerce
Now small parcels that used to let inexpensive items flow easily from across the rest of the globe will get hit with a tariff and customs forms, too.
August 29, 2025Canada Vows Stronger Action on Cheap Steel Imports
Canada has put 25% tariffs on Chinese steel and last month tightened its tariff-rate quotas to further restrict imports from countries with which it doesn’t have a free-trade deal.
August 28, 2025Canada’s EQB Sees Sharpest Stock Drop Since 2020
High unemployment and interest rates have historically contributed to more people defaulting on their mortgages, particularly in the Greater Toronto Area.
August 28, 2025Ford Recalls 355,000 Pickups Over Dashboard Display Failure
An instrument panel display failure has resulted in critical information, like warning lights and vehicle speed, not showing up on the dashboard.
August 28, 2025Consumers to Feel Tariff Pain as Small Parcel Exemption Ends
President Donald Trump’s decision to scrap the policy means that surprise bills will increasingly accompany deliveries that have become a staple of modern life for many consumers.
August 28, 2025Trump Fires Rail Regulator as STB Weighs Merger
The board is currently weighing a merger between Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific that would create a massive single railroad company controlling shipments across the continental U.S.
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