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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.

GovernmentSafety

Connecticut 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, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

House 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.

March 9, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Trump Downplays Business Concerns About Tariff Uncertainty

President Donald Trump is dismissing business concerns over the uncertainty caused by his tariffs and the prospect of higher prices, and isn’t ruling out the possibility of a recession.

March 9, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

Chassis Producers Seek Tariffs on Mexican, Asian Peers

U.S.-based manufacturers of intermodal chassis are once again challenging overseas chassis makers over allegations of unfair business practices.

March 9, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Nikola Wins Permission to Auction Manufacturing Facility

Nikola won court permission to auction its Arizona plant, an asset creditors said may prove valuable to automakers as the Trump administration continues to go back and forth on tariffs.

March 8, 2025
GovernmentSafety

FMCSA Appoints Acting Administrator Adrienne Camire

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has named Adrienne Camire as its acting administrator.

March 7, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuelLogistics

Colleges, OEMs Team Up for Hydrogen ICE Push

Two U.S. universities have teamed up with auto industry heavyweights including Daimler Truck North America to form the Hydrogen Engine Alliance of North America.

March 7, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Trump Says He May Hit Canada With Dairy, Lumber Tariffs Soon

President Donald Trump said he may implement reciprocal tariffs on Canadian lumber and dairy products as soon as March 7, threatening again to disrupt cross-border trade.

March 7, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipment

Tesla Erases $700 Billion ‘Trump Bump’

Tesla's shares are on track to erase the $700 billion post-election bump that stemmed from expectations that CEO Elon Musk's relationship with the president would benefit the company.

March 7, 2025
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Canadian Crude Wins Reprieve From Trump’s Tariffs

Crude is among the beneficiaries of President Donald Trump’s one-month reprieve on tariffs for some imports from Canada and Mexico, a boost to oil industry leaders.

March 7, 2025