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.

Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics

Trump Set to Proceed With Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, China

The long-promised tariffs scheduled to take effect March 4 would easily be among the most sweeping of the Trump era, applying to roughly $1.5 trillion in annual imports.

March 3, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment

Western Nevada College Approved for Third-Party CDL Testing

The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles has paved the way for Western Nevada College to provide official third-party testing for exams for commercial driver license students.

March 3, 2025
Government, Business, Private, Top 100

Walmart CEO: Food Prices Are Causing ā€˜Frustration and Pain’

The CEO of Walmart Inc. said American consumers are showing signs of stress as food prices remain stubbornly high.

February 28, 2025
Government, Business

Mexico Open to New Tariffs on China to Avoid Trump Duties

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Mexico has proposed matching Washington’s tariffs on China and urged Canada to do the same.

February 28, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel

Trump Cancels Permit Allowing Venezuela to Export Oil to US

A permit issued by the U.S. government allowing Chevron to pump and export Venezuelan oil will be terminated, President Donald Trump announced Feb. 26.

February 28, 2025
Government, Business

Looming Trump Tariffs Raise US Steel Costs

President Donald Trump’s threatened steel tariffs that don’t kick in for two weeks are impacting U.S. buyers who already are seeing American-made metal cost more than imports.

February 28, 2025
Government, Business

USDOT Cancels New Review Step for State Transportation Plans

President Donald Trump’s administration is backing off its demand for an extra layer of federal scrutiny whenever states seek even minor changes to their transportation plans.

February 28, 2025
Government, Business, Technology

Intel Postpones Ohio Chip Project Until 2030s

Intel is further delaying the opening of a much-touted new semiconductor complex in Ohio, marking the latest setback to the chipmaker’s expansion plans.

February 28, 2025
Government, Business

US Economy Grew at 2.3% Annual Pace in Q4

The American economy grew at a solid 2.3% annual rate the last three months of 2024, supported by a burst of year-end consumer spending, the government said.

February 28, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, For-Hire

Court Nixes Teamsters’ WARN Claims Against Yellow

Judge Craig Goldblatt on Feb. 26 found Yellow to be a ā€œliquidating fiduciary,ā€ rather than an employer, at the time it laid off unionized employees.

February 28, 2025