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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, Safety, Logistics

Trump Signals 25% Tariffs on Auto, Tech, Drug Imports

President Donald Trump said he would likely impose tariffs on automobile, semiconductor and pharmaceutical imports of around 25%, with an announcement coming as soon as April 2.

February 18, 2025
Government, Fuel

Diesel Price Bumps Up 1.2¢ to $3.677 a Gallon

The national average diesel price crept up 1.2 cents to $3.677 a gallon, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data Feb. 18.

February 18, 2025
Government, Business, Technology

EPA Takes First Step to Block CARB Clean Trucks Rule

The EPA 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 18, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics, Private, Global Freight

Amazon Warehouse Workers Reject Union Bid in North Carolina

Amazon workers at a warehouse in North Carolina overwhelmingly rejected union representation.

February 18, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics, Top 100

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy Plans Exit

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy asked the board overseeing the U.S. Postal Service to begin the succession process, paving the way for his departure after a turbulent run of almost five years.

February 18, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel, Logistics

Duffy Says Texas GulfLink Oil Port Will Move Forward

“[The port] was held up for five years, and it was stonewalled. Bureaucrats got in the way, and now we are moving forward with that," DOT Secretary Sean Duffy told reporters Feb. 14.

February 14, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Logistics

Trump’s Latest Trade Move: Tariffs on Imported Cars

The move is the latest in a rapidly widening trade war as Trump delivers on his campaign pledges to institute sweeping tariffs on U.S. allies and rivals alike.

February 14, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel

Trump’s Energy Council Looks to Fast-Track Oil Projects

“We have more energy than any other country and now we are unleashing it,” President Donald Trump said as he signed executive orders in the Oval Office on Feb. 14.

February 14, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

ArcelorMittal to Build $1.2 Billion Alabama EV Steel Mill

Steel giant ArcelorMittal is investing $1.2 billion to build an Alabama mill slated to produce advanced steel by 2027 for hybrid and electric vehicle motors to feed into the U.S. supply chain.

February 14, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous, TCA

Aurora’s Driverless Trucks Prep for April Milestone

Come April, Aurora Innovation plans to pull the backup human driver from behind the wheel of one of its trucks, signifying commercial deployment.

February 14, 2025