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

Watch: EPA Moves to Block CARB Clean Trucks Rule

The Environmental Protection Agency has taken a first step aimed at rescinding the Biden administration’s waivers granted for California’s Advanced Clean Trucks and Omnibus low nitrogen oxides rules.   

February 24, 2025
Government, Business

EU Expands Tariff List in Trump’s Looming Trade Dispute

The EU is broadening the list of U.S. goods it will target with retaliatory tariffs if U.S. President Donald Trump follows through on his threat to impose duties on steel and aluminum exports.

February 24, 2025
Government, Business

Mexico Studies China Tariffs in Bid to Strike Trump Deal

Mexico is weighing possible levies on Chinese imports as it pushes for a deal to avoid the 25% tariffs that President Donald Trump has threatened to impose on its goods before a March deadline.

February 24, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel

US Imposes More Sanctions on Iranian Oil Trade

The U.S. on Feb. 24 imposed sanctions on dozens of people and oil tankers across China, the United Arab Emirates, India and other jurisdictions for allegedly helping to finance Iran.

February 24, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, TCA

Tesla Recalls 375,000 Cars Due to Power Steering Issues

Tesla has issued a safety recall for two of its best-selling vehicles due to issues with the power assist steering after a full stop.

February 24, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Trump Proposes New Ship Fees to Challenge China

The Trump administration is proposing fees on the use of China’s commercial ships it says could help counter the country’s maritime dominance.

February 24, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Ohio Funds Academic-Supply Chain Effort to Fill Future Jobs

Funds to improve Ohio’s supply chain and logistics industry were included in $5.1 million in grants that Gov. Mike DeWine recently awarded.

February 24, 2025
Government, Business

NYC’s Congestion Pricing Pulls In $48.6M in First Month

New York City’s new toll on motorists driving into Manhattan’s busiest areas raised $48.6 million in its first month, as President Donald Trump is seeking to end the congestion pricing program.

February 24, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Musk Team Lays Off NHTSA Workers Overseeing Tesla

Elon Musk’s cost-cutting team is eliminating jobs at the vehicle safety agency that oversees Tesla and has launched investigations into deadly crashes involving his company’s cars.

February 24, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Bank of Canada Sees Tariffs Wiping Out Growth for Years

While Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem insists there’s a limit to a monetary policy response to a tariff war, he has a clear view of the damage it could have on the Canadian economy.

February 21, 2025