Transportation Compliance News

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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.

GovernmentBusinessSafety

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
GovernmentBusiness

Fed’s Favored Inflation Gauge Accelerates Slightly in August

The Commerce Department reported Sept. 26 that its personal consumption expenditures price index was up 2.7% in August from a year earlier.

September 26, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Canada Post Union Strikes Over Moves to End Household Mail

Four million Canadians will see their service switch from door-to-door delivery to a community mailbox model, and some post offices will be closed for good.

September 26, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

Daimler Truck, Traton Slide Over Trump’s Truck Tariffs

Both Daimler and Traton operate assembly sites in Mexico that may be affected by the levies.

September 26, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipment

Trump Imposes 25% Tariff on Heavy-Duty Trucks

American Trucking Associations in May voiced opposition to the prospect of the proposed truck tariffs, stressing the levies could cause financial strain for an industry already struggling.

September 25, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogisticsPrivateGlobal Freight

Amazon to Pay $2.5B to Settle Prime Subscriptions Case

Amazon will pay $1 billion in civil penalties and will refund $1.5 billion to customers to resolve allegations that it misled millions into signing up for Prime and then made it hard to cancel.

September 25, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

US to Scrutinize Farm Input Suppliers on Surge in Costs

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said the U.S. will investigate suppliers of crop inputs like seeds and fertilizers for potential antitrust violations, sending share prices plunging.

September 25, 2025
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Tesla Urges US to Keep Emissions Rules Meant to Boost EVs

Tesla urged U.S. environmental regulators to maintain ambitious tailpipe emissions standards that were put in place to push the industry to sell electric vehicles in larger numbers.

September 25, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Congress Gridlocked With Shutdown Deadline Days Away

Senior senators continue to negotiate terms of fiscal 2026 funding legislation on the heels of a House-passed short-term measure that would keep agencies operating through mid-November.

September 25, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Trump Says Tariff Revenue Will Fund Relief for Farmers

Export markets for crops have dried up in the wake of the president’s trade wars and federal safety-net programs have shrunk.

September 25, 2025