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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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Perspective: Join Trucking in Human Trafficking Battle

Driving down a road in Missouri in 2022, a family encountered a woman walking alone, disoriented and not dressed for the conditions.

January 28, 2025
GovernmentFuel

Diesel Price Drops 5.6垄 to $3.659 a Gallon

The national average diesel price reversed course and dropped 5.6 cents to $3.659, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data released Jan. 27.

January 27, 2025
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogistics

Ice, Mudslides Snarl Traffic Across Southern California

Snow shut down the key Interstate 5 north of Los Angeles for hours on Jan. 27 while weekend downpours doused wildfires across Southern California.

January 27, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

Arizona Selected for Third CHIPS for America Facility

The U.S. Department of Commerce announced Jan. 6 that Arizona has been selected for the third of three CHIPS for America research and development flagship facilities.

January 27, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Canada鈥檚 Freeland Urges Nations to Unite Against US Tariffs

A candidate running to replace Justin Trudeau as Canada鈥檚 prime minister is calling for an international summit to develop a response to President Donald Trump鈥檚 economic threats.

January 27, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

Ancora-Backed CEO Candidate Proposes US Steel Overhaul

鈥淚 want to have a stake in something that I鈥檓 going to be involved in,鈥 Alan Kestenbaum said Jan. 27 in an interview. 鈥淚f I get the chance to run the show, I鈥檒l invest in myself.鈥

January 27, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

EPA Awards $1M to Future Louisiana International Terminal

The U.S. EPA awarded the Port of New Orleans $1 million to pay for a sustainability plan to assist with building the multimodal Louisiana International Terminal container facility.

January 27, 2025
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Oil Traders Expect OPEC+ to Stick With Supply Plan Next Week

Oil traders expect OPEC+ to stick with its current supply policy at a review meeting next week, resisting pressure from President Donald Trump to open the taps and bring down crude prices.

January 27, 2025
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Kia Recalls 80,000 Vehicles Over Air Bag Issue

Kia America Inc. has announced a recall of more than 80,000 Kia vehicles due to improper floor wiring that may impact the vehicle鈥檚 air bag deployment.

January 27, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Investor Seeks to Quash US Steel-Nippon Deal

An asset manager is seeking to quash Nippon Steel鈥檚 takeover of U.S. Steel and oust the leadership of the U.S. steelmaker after taking a stake in the company.

January 27, 2025