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, 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.
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, 2025Maersk 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, 2025NHTSA 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, 2025Trump’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, 2025Trump 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, 2025China 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.Â
August 6, 2025Senior 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.Â
August 6, 2025NHTSA 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, 2025More 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.
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