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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.

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What DOT’s Shutdown Plan Means for Trucking

The department’s plan, released Sept. 30, shows that highway and trucking agencies are among the least affected in a lapse of annual appropriations.

October 1, 2025
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In DOT Shutdown Plan, Air Traffic Controllers Work Unpaid

Under the latest plan, air traffic controller hiring and field training would also continue — a key difference from the March plan, which would have paused those activities. 

September 30, 2025
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Intel Reaffirms Ohio Chip Plant Despite Long Delay

The project, dubbed Ohio One, “remains an important part of our long-term plans to expand leading-edge manufacturing on U.S. soil,” Intel said in a statement.

September 30, 2025
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House Committee Approves Ocean Shipping Bill

The legislation, which builds on programs in the Ocean Shipping Reform Act, specifically targets certain operations that have been determined to be linked to Chinese firms.

September 30, 2025
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Ford CEO: EV Market Will Be 'Way Smaller Than We Thought'

The elimination of a $7,500 consumer tax credit and softening of emissions rules by the Trump administration will sharply curtail EV demand in the U.S., Jim Farley said.

September 30, 2025
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First Brands Probes Billions of Off-Balance Sheet Financing

The financing fueled investor concerns before the auto parts supplier fell into bankruptcy.

September 30, 2025
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Maryland Hikes New Speeding Fines Up to $425 Starting Oct. 1

The automated speed citations do not add points to driver’s licenses. However, the faster a person is traveling over the speed limit, the higher the fine.

September 30, 2025
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Panama Canal Offers Shippers More Flexible Booking System

The increased flexibility comes as the canal is currently benefiting from higher-than-average water levels.

September 30, 2025
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Trump to Keep Tariff Probes Running Through Shutdown

By claiming a national security rationale for the investigations, the administration can continue work on probes being conducted under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act.

September 30, 2025
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Trump Sets 10% Lumber, Wood Tariffs in Bid to Lift US Industry

President Donald Trump ordered 10% tariffs on imports of softwood timber and lumber as well as 25% levies on kitchen cabinets, vanities and upholstered wood products.

September 30, 2025