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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.

Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

House Eyes New Vehicle Fees to Boost Highway Trust Fund

鈥淚f successful,鈥 Rep. Sam Graves (R-Mo.) explained, 鈥渢hese new user fees would represent the first new funding streams into the Highway Trust Fund in more than 30 years.鈥

April 29, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Cummins CEO Says Alternative Fuels Will Advance

The innovation of alternative fuels is poised to move forward, said Cummins CEO Jennifer Rumsey, despite uncertainty around regulations, incentives and trade policies.

April 29, 2025
Government, Business

Record US Goods-Trade Deficit Shows Hit to Economy in Q1

The U.S. merchandise-trade deficit unexpectedly widened in March to a record as companies continued importing goods to get ahead of tariffs, indicating a large hit to the economy in Q1.

April 29, 2025
Government, Business, Technology

Motive Technologies Cleared in Patent Infringement Case

A federal jury in San Francisco has handed down a unanimous verdict clearing Motive Technologies Inc. of allegations it copied patents owned by technology developer Omnitracs.

April 29, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Logistics

Replacement Truck Tire Prices to Rise in May Due to Tariffs

Market observers say fleets can expect more replacement tire price hikes in the coming weeks and months as tariffs on rubber imports are passed through to customers.

April 29, 2025
Government, Fuel

Diesel Price Down 2垄 to $3.514 a Gallon

The national average diesel price dipped 2 cents a gallon to $3.514, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data released April 29.

April 29, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics, Private, Global Freight

Amazon Denies Tariff Label Plans After White House Criticism

Amazon said April 29 it never planned to widely display the cost of President Donald Trump鈥檚 tariffs on products after the White House blasted the reported move.

April 29, 2025
Government, Business

Canada Elects Liberal Carney as Prime Minister

Populist Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre 鈥 in the lead until U.S. President Donald Trump took aim at Canada with a trade war and annexation threats 鈥 was voted out of his Parliament seat.

April 29, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel

EPA Allows Sale of Higher-Ethanol Fuel This Summer

Consumers across the U.S. still will be able to buy higher-ethanol blend E15 gas this summer, the EPA announced, saving them a little money at the pump but frustrating environmentalists.

April 29, 2025
Government, Business, Safety

Trump Mandates English Proficiency for Commercial Drivers

President Donald Trump's recent executive order declared English proficiency 鈥渁 non-negotiable safety requirement for professional drivers."

April 29, 2025