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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.

GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

DTNA Backs EPA GHG3 Rollback; Other OEMs More Cautious

GHG3 was rolled out under the Biden administration but came under heavy fire from trucking stakeholders, many of whom characterized it as damaging to carriers.

August 7, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyAutonomous

House Lawmakers Lead Push on Autonomous Truck Policy

Legislation that aims to establish a nationwide policy framework for autonomous commercial vehicles was recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.

August 7, 2025
GovernmentBusinessGlobal Freight

Maersk Raises Outlook on Back of Resilient Demand Outside US

CEO Vincent Clerc described conditions in the U.S. as subdued, owing to the uncertainty from trade tariffs.

August 7, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyAutonomous

NHTSA Sought Tesla Robotaxi Ride Last Month

It's a sign that the safety regulator is keeping close tabs on Tesla's so-called Full Self-Driving technology.

August 7, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Trump’s Broad Tariffs Go Into Effect

Just after midnight, goods from more than 60 countries and the European Union became subject to tariff rates of 10% or higher.

August 7, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentAutonomous

Trump Meets With Nvidia's Huang as Chip Tariffs Loom

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s visit came hours before another tech leader — Apple CEO Tim Cook — was set to announce a commitment for $100 billion in fresh domestic manufacturing investments.

August 6, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

China Extends Beef Import Probe to November

The extension was announced Aug. 6 by the Ministry of Commerce. China is the world’s top buyer of the meat, which means its imports are tracked closely by the global market. 

August 6, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyFuel

Senior Republicans Push Permitting Reform

Environmental permitting policy directives regarding housing, energy infrastructure and surface transportation upgrades are high on the list, according to the EPW chairwoman. 

August 6, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyAutonomous

NHTSA Exempts Amazon's Steering-Wheel-Free Zoox Robotaxi

U.S. auto safety regulators granted an exemption to federal vehicle safety standards for purpose-built driverless cars made by Zoox, the Transportation Department said in a statement.

August 6, 2025
GovernmentBusinessSafety

More Than 1,200 Truck Drivers Fail English-Language Tests

More than 1,200 truckers have been removed from U.S. highways since late June for being unable to communicate adequately in English or read English-language highway signs.

August 6, 2025