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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, Fuel

Diesel Price Stays Flat at $3.66 a Gallon

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, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Fuel, Logistics

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, 2025
Government, Business

Watch: 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.   

February 3, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Fuel

Trump 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, 2025
Government, Business, Safety

Lawsuit 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, 2025
Government, Business, Technology

Ontario 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, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Mexico’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, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel

OPEC+ 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, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

China 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, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Canada 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.

February 3, 2025