The Senate voted March 10 to confirm Lori Chavez-DeRemer as U.S. labor secretary, a Cabinet position that puts her in charge of enforcing federally mandated worker rights and protections.
March 11, 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 whatās happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.
Surge in Canadian Crude Signals Tariff Worry Is Waning
Concern about U.S. President Donald Trumpās threats to impose tariffs on U.S. imports of Canadian oil is waning as the dutiesā start date keeps getting pushed back.
March 10, 2025Diesel Price Drops 5.3Ā¢ to $3.582 a Gallon
The national average diesel price experienced a sizable drop for the second straight week, decreasing 5.3 cents and settling at $3.582, according to data March 10.
March 10, 2025Duffy Rejects āSocial Justiceā Factors on Infrastructure
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy rescinded memos that he said called on state agencies to factor a āsocial justice and environmental agendaā into infrastructure project decisions.
March 10, 2025Traton CEO Sees EPA Pre-Buy Sales Slipping to 2026
An anticipated jump in Class 8 truck sales ahead of the arrival of stricter emissions standards might not start until 2026, the CEO of the parent company of International Motors said March 10.
March 10, 2025Crew Rescued as Fuel Tanker, Cargo Ship Collide in North Sea
A cargo ship hit a tanker carrying jet fuel for the American military off the coast of eastern England on March 10, setting both vessels on fire and sending fuel pouring into the North Sea.
March 10, 2025Ontario Slaps 25% Tax Increase on Electricity Exports to US
Ontarioās premier announced that effective March 10 it is charging 25% more for electricity to 1.5 million Americans in response to U.S. President Donald Trumpās trade war.
March 10, 2025Canadaās New Leader: Tariffs Remain Until US Shows āRespectā
Canada will keep in place its retaliatory tariffs against U.S.-made products as long as President Donald Trump persists with a trade war, said Mark Carney.
March 10, 2025Connecticut Cracks Down on Speeding on Rural Roads
The state of Connecticut launched a 91-day enforcement campaign running through May 30 funded by a $2 million federal grant to bust unsafe drivers traveling on rural roads.
March 9, 2025House Unveils Trump-Backed Bill to Avert Government Shutdown
House Republicans announced a spending bill to keep government agencies open through Sept. 30, daring Democrats to vote against it and risk a disruptive March 15 shutdown.
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