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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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Government Shutdown Threatens Key Economic Data

Many federal operations will pause and nonessential employees will be furloughed or fired if lawmakers can’t reach an agreement by the time the current fiscal year ends on Sept. 30.

September 29, 2025
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US Tightens Export Controls on Chinese Subsidiaries

A long-awaited rule published Sept. 29 by the Commerce Department seeks to prevent sanctioned companies from using affiliates to access restricted U.S. goods. 

September 29, 2025
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UP-Norfolk Southern Deal Boosts Rare $1 Trillion M&A Market

Global deal values have topped $1 trillion in a third quarter for only the second time ever, thanks to transactions like the Sept. 29 $55 billion take-private of video game maker Electronic Arts.

September 29, 2025
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Here’s What DOT’s Emergency CDL Ruling Means for Trucking

“The process for issuing these licenses is absolutely 100% broken," Sean Duffy said. "It has become a threat to public safety and it is a national emergency that requires action right now.â€

September 29, 2025
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Electric Aircraft Firm Beta Technologies Files for US IPO

The company counts TPG, Amazon.com and General Electric among investors with 5% or greater stakes.

September 29, 2025
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‘Sophisticated’ Cargo Thieves Steal Craft Whiskey Worth $1M

Someone in a freight truck showed up at Westland Distillery holding paperwork to pick up a shipment of Westland single malt. But the bottles never arrived at their intended destination.

September 29, 2025
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Trump's Truck Tariff Announcement Pushes Ford Shares Up

Ford Motor Co. shares climbed to their highest level since July 2024 on Sept. 26 on President Donald Trump’s newly announced truck levies.

September 26, 2025
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Trump’s 100% Pharmaceutical Tariffs Won’t Apply to EU, Japan

President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on pharmaceutical imports will not apply to countries with negotiated agreements with the U.S. that contain provisions on drugs.

September 26, 2025
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BMW Recalls Over 330,000 Cars After Finding Engine Fire Risk

BMW AG is recalling at least 331,000 vehicles globally due to a defect in its starter motor, another setback for the German carmaker that’s been hit by costly product flaws.

September 26, 2025
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DOT Tightens Rules for Noncitizen Truck Drivers

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said fatal crashes caused by truck drivers who shouldn’t have had licenses were found in Florida, Texas and Alabama.

September 26, 2025