The largest private carriers in North America have navigated volatile markets and shifting freight patterns this year as tariffs and trade deals shake up international supply chains.
August 25, 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鈥檚 happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.
Private Fleets Adapt to Tariff-Driven Volatility
Private trucking fleets serving many economic sectors have been operating in a highly uncertain business environment this year as trade negotiations and tariffs roil supply chains.
August 25, 2025Powell Opens Door to September Rate Cut at Jackson Hole
Following Powell鈥檚 remarks investors boosted bets that the Federal Open Market Committee would cut rates at their Sept. 16-17 meeting.
August 22, 2025FMCSA Extends Waiver for Paper Medical Certifications
The Aug. 21 extension offers a reprieve to drivers in the 12 states that missed a June deadline for transitioning to electronic medical certifications.
August 22, 2025Trump EPA Waives Refiners From Biofuel-Blending Mandate
The decision applies to 38 small refineries that had requested waivers from annual blending quotas, according to a statement Aug. 22.
August 22, 2025Canada to Drop Many Retaliatory Tariffs to Appease Trump
But the government is likely to keep 25% import taxes on U.S. steel and aluminum products, as well as its tariffs on U.S. automobiles.
August 22, 2025Mail Services Globally Pause US Deliveries Over Tariffs
As of Aug. 29, President Donald Trump is ending the de minimis exemption that has applied to more than 4 million parcels flowing through the U.S. each day, driven largely by e-commerce.
August 22, 2025US Freezes Work Visas for Commercial Truck Drivers
Effective immediately, the Trump administration is blocking foreign drivers from obtaining visas to drive commercial trucks on U.S. roads.
August 21, 2025Trump, Carney Hold First Call Since Tariff Escalation
The two leaders talked about 鈥渢rade challenges, opportunities, and shared priorities in a new economic and security relationship between Canada and the U.S.,鈥 according to a statement.
August 21, 2025Corn and Soy Futures Gain on Strong Export Demand
The U.S. shipped 2.8 million tons of corn in the week ended Aug. 14, double the amount a year ago and topping the most optimistic forecast from analysts compiled by Bloomberg.
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