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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鈥檚 happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.

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NHTSA Opens Tesla Probe After Crashes Involving FSD

Tesla is also under investigation by NHTSA for a 鈥渟ummon鈥 technology that lets drivers tell cars to drive to their location to pick them up, a feature that has reportedly led to fender benders.

October 9, 2025
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Cargo Theft Costs Trucking, Logistics Firms $18M Daily

ATRI researchers conducted numerous interviews with industry participants who lost goods due to cargo theft. They also had input from experts who work to monitor and prevent this crime.

October 9, 2025
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First Brands Creditor Seeks Investigation of 鈥榁anished鈥 Cash

First Brands' bankruptcy filing set off a round of damage limitation by Wall Street firms now attempting to size up their exposure to the company.

October 9, 2025
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Ocean Shippers Find Work-Arounds to Avoid New US Port Fees

The U.S. is set to start charging large Chinese vessels millions of dollars when they call at American ports from Oct. 14.

October 9, 2025
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Tariff Revenue Hits $195 Billion for Fiscal 2025, CBO Says

The federal government logged a $1.8 trillion budget deficit for the 2025 fiscal year, little changed from 2024 despite a surge in tariff revenue, according to the Congressional Budget Office.

October 8, 2025
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Carney Pitches Trump on Energy Alliance, Keystone XL Project

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney pitched deeper cooperation with the U.S. on energy, including a possible revival of the Keystone XL pipeline, in his meeting with President Donald Trump.

October 8, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

3PL Customers Confident About Adapting to Tariffs

Some 14% of shippers serviced by 3PLs are extremely confident in their ability to adapt to the shifting sands of U.S. trade policy and myriad tariffs imposed by the Trump administration.

October 8, 2025
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Upcoming USMCA Talks Could Boost Mexico鈥檚 Peso

While questions remain around transshipments, Jason Schenker of Prestige Economics said, 鈥淢exico鈥檚 going to be a very big winner鈥 when the trade pact is renegotiated.

October 8, 2025
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House Bill Moves to Let Younger Truckers Cross State Lines

The DRIVE Safe Act promotes rigorous safety training for younger commercial drivers. The bill would enhance an apprenticeship program for prospective drivers once they obtain their CDLs.

October 8, 2025
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Senate Confirms Derek Barrs to Lead FMCSA

The Senate on Oct. 7 confirmed Barrs to manage the nation鈥檚 trucking regulatory agency even as the federal government remained locked in a partial shutdown.

October 8, 2025