"While this administration is coming to a close, the work that we have launched will be generating good jobs, good livelihoods and good outcomes for years and years to come," Buttigieg said.
January 16, 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.
Buttigieg Reflects on Legacy of Infrastructure Improvements
Canada’s Counter-Tariff Plan Would Target US Aluminum, Steel
Canada’s draft plan to retaliate against U.S. tariffs may roll out in stages, with the government preparing to hit all American steel and aluminum products with counter-tariffs if necessary.
January 16, 2025FMCSA Retains Fleets' 50% Random Drug Testing Rate in 2025
Motor carriers must continue to conduct random drug tests with 50% of their truck drivers and random alcohol tests with 10% of their drivers in 2025, FMCSA announced.
January 16, 2025VTNA, Mack Retain Oregon Diesel Truck Sales Restrictions
Volvo and Mack continue to restrict new diesel truck sales in Oregon despite recent uncertainty over reporting requirements for zero-emission vehicle sales being resolved.
January 16, 2025Trucking Touts Win as CARB Drops Clean Fleets Mandate
CARB's decision to back down on a regulatory proposal that would have required trucking companies to gradually add zero-emission vehicles to their fleets was welcomed by industry leaders.
January 16, 2025Hino Motors Fined $1.6 Billion for Emissions Violations
Toyota subsidiary Hino Motors will pay $1.6 billion to resolve federal and state claims over falsified emissions data and excess pollution from more than 100,000 diesel engines sold in the U.S.
January 16, 2025Northvolt Gets New Extension to Submit Documents to US Court
Swedish battery maker Northvolt AB has been granted a second deadline extension to file schedules and statements with a bankruptcy court in the U.S., according to a ruling on Jan. 15.
January 16, 2025Biden Executive Order Aims to Shore Up Cyber Defenses
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden issued an executive order on Jan. 16 aimed at strengthening the nation’s cybersecurity.
January 16, 2025Trump Team Readies Oil Sanctions Plan for Russia Deal
Advisers to President-elect Donald Trump are crafting a wide-ranging sanctions strategy to facilitate a Russia-Ukraine diplomatic accord in the coming months.
January 16, 2025US to Finalize Billions in Funding for Rivian, Plug Power
The Biden administration is poised to finalize billions of dollars in financing for electric vehicle maker Rivian Automotive and hydrogen manufacturer Plug Power.
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