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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鈥檚 happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.

GovernmentBusinessEquipmentPrivateTop 100

Top 100 Private Carriers Tap Brakes on Growth

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, 2025
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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, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Powell 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, 2025
GovernmentBusinessSafety

FMCSA 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, 2025
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Trump 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, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Canada 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, 2025
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Mail 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, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafetyBreaking News

US 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, 2025
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Trump, 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, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Corn 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.

August 21, 2025