President Donald Trump’s choice to lead the nation’s top car safety regulator pledged to prioritize safety while at the same time making it easier for automakers to deploy self-driving cars.
July 16, 2025Transportation Compliance News
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.
Duffy Pushes Infrastructure Fixes, Permitting Reform
The aim of his agenda, Sean Duffy explained, is to further invest in freight and commuter connectivity corridors as well as expedite the completion of major infrastructure projects.
July 16, 2025Canada to Curb Steel Imports to Soften Blow From US Tariffs
Canada will reduce the amount of foreign steel importers can bring into the country tariff-free, a move to help domestic producers suffering from President Donald Trump’s levies.
July 16, 2025CEO Radstrom Calls Uncertainty Daimler’s Biggest Challenge
Daimler Truck CEO Karin Radstrom says tariffs are not the biggest challenge facing the commercial vehicle maker in the United States.
July 16, 2025Cheap US Biofuels May Lead to Beer, Meat Shortages in UK
A 1.4 billion-liter tide of cheap U.S. biofuels threatens to wipe out both of the U.K.’s domestic ethanol producers, and could affect British industries from meatpacking to making beer.
July 16, 2025Ford Recalls 700,000 Vehicles Over Issue That Caused Fires
Ford is recalling almost 700,000 vehicles to address a long-running issue over cracking in an auto part that can leak fuel into the engine and cause fires.
July 16, 2025Trump to Put Tariffs of Over 10% on Smaller Nations
President Donald Trump told reporters July 15 that he plans to place tariffs of over 10% on smaller countries, including nations in Africa and the Caribbean.
July 16, 2025Carney Hints Tariffs to Stay but Sees Negotiations Continuing
Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney believes trade negotiations with the U.S. will “intensify” but sees little evidence the Trump administration is willing to completely drop tariffs.
July 15, 2025Grassley Presses Senate to Tackle Cargo Theft Losses
The leader of the Senate Judiciary Committee recently called on colleagues to approve legislation designed to reduce cargo theft nationwide.
July 15, 2025FMCSA Grants Waiver on Electronic Medical Certificates
The agency is temporarily allowing commercial driver license holders to use paper medical certificate copies since 12 states failed to meet a June mandate for electronic records.
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