The national average diesel price remained virtually unchanged, nudging up just one-tenth of a cent to $3.66 a gallon, according to EIA data released Feb. 3.
February 3, 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’s happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.
Diesel Price Stays Flat at $3.66 a Gallon
New Tariffs Cause Concern Among Trucking Stakeholders
Trucking stakeholders are raising alarm that U.S. implementation of tariffs on Mexico and Canada will harm American truckers, cause supply chain instability and hike prices for consumers.
February 3, 2025Watch: USDOT Secretary Orders Fuel Economy Rule Rewrite
Newly appointed U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy ordered a rewrite of more stringent U.S. fuel economy rules, following through on one of President Donald Trump’s first directives after he retook the White House. Â
February 3, 2025Trump Pauses Mexico, Canada Tariffs; China Plans in Place
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Feb. 3 held off on his tariff threats against Mexico and Canada for 30 days after the two U.S. neighbors agreed to boost border security efforts.
February 3, 2025Lawsuit Blames Deaths on 2023 Train Derailment in Ohio
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio — A lawsuit alleging for the first time that people died because of the 2023 East Palestine train derailment was filed ahead of the second anniversary of the toxic crash.
February 3, 2025Ontario Cancels Deal With Musk’s Starlink
Ontario’s premier said his government is ending its contract with Starlink, the Elon Musk-controlled satellite company.
February 3, 2025Mexico’s Sheinbaum Says Tariffs Delayed for One Month
Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum said tariffs would be delayed for one month after a conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump on Feb. 3.
February 3, 2025OPEC+ Sticks to Supply Plan as Trump Seeks Oil Price Cut
OPEC+ didn’t make any changes to its existing oil production plans at a review meeting Feb. 3, even as President Donald Trump called on the group to lower crude prices.
February 3, 2025China Renews Threat to Counter US Tariffs
TAIPEI, Taiwan — China has reiterated its threat to take “necessary countermeasures to defend its legitimate rights and interests†following the decision to impose 10% tariffs on China.
February 3, 2025Canada Retaliates on Tariffs; Mexico Response in Limbo
TORONTO — Canada and Mexico ordered retaliatory tariffs on American goods in response to sweeping tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump.
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