President Donald Trump has chosen Chris Rocheleau to lead the Federal Aviation Administration on an interim basis.
January 31, 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.
Trump Picks Chris Rocheleau for Interim FAA Chief
Exxon, Chevron Succumb to Oil-Refining Slump as Tariffs Loom
Profits for Exxon Mobil and Chevron were slammed by slumping fuel margins as the prospect of U.S. tariffs on two major oil suppliers threatens to make the refining business even worse.
January 31, 2025US Inflation Ticked Higher in December
WASHINGTON 鈥 An inflation gauge closely watched by the Federal Reserve rose slightly last month, the latest sign that some consumer prices remain stubbornly elevated.
January 31, 2025Trump鈥檚 Potential Tariffs Are a Wild Card for US Economy
Tariffs that President Donald Trump plans to slap on imports from Canada and Mexico as soon as this weekend could drive up the price of聽 gasoline, pickup trucks, avocados and more.
January 31, 2025Panama鈥檚 President Rejects US Canal Negotiations
鈥淚t鈥檚 impossible, I can鈥檛 negotiate,鈥 Mulino said when asked about returning the canal to U.S. control. 鈥淭hat is done. The canal belongs to Panama.鈥
January 30, 2025Trump: Tariffs on Canada, Mexico Still Set to Begin Feb. 1
President Donald Trump said his 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico are coming on Feb. 1, but he鈥檚 still considering whether to include oil from those countries as part of his import taxes.
January 30, 2025Federal Drug Officials Authorize Testing for Fentanyl
The action clears a path for the Department of Transportation and other federal agencies to begin fentanyl testing for federally regulated occupations like truck drivers.
January 30, 2025House Leaders Eye Late February for Budget Blueprint
House Republican leaders recently outlined a timeline for kicking off the procedures for passing budget legislation meant to reflect President Donald Trump鈥檚 list of policy priorities.
January 30, 2025Uber Alleges Fraud Scheme by NY Groups Faking Crash Injuries
Uber filed a racketeering suit against a group of law firms, doctors and pain-management clinics it claims staged fake car accidents to take advantage of New York鈥檚 no-fault insurance policies.
January 30, 2025Committee on Freight Policy Examines Panama Canal Operations
A Senate panel on Jan. 28 took aim at China鈥檚 involvement with operations at the Panama Canal and examined President Donald Trump鈥檚 economic strategy linked to travel by U.S. ships through the facility.
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