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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.

Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Infrastructure Shows Effects of Climate Change

Worldwide warming temperatures are hammering roads that were built for a different climate, ballooning repair budgets and sometimes cutting off communities from goods and services.

January 30, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Changes Coming for Car and Pickup Fuel Efficiency

DETROIT 鈥 Hours after being sworn in as the new Secretary of Transportation, Sean Duffy took aim at the main way the federal government regulates miles per gallon for cars and pickup trucks.

January 30, 2025
Government, Business

Economy Grows Solid 2.3% From October to December

WASHINGTON 鈥 The American economy ended 2024 on a solid note with consumer spending continuing to drive growth.

January 30, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

GOP Energy Coalition Pushes 鈥楢ll-of-the-Above鈥 Strategy

Two of Donald Trump鈥檚 former Cabinet secretaries are outlining a vision for American energy dominance that embraces all forms of power production 鈥 even sources Trump has ridiculed.

January 30, 2025
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Passenger Jet Collides With Army Copter Near D.C.-Area Airport

ARLINGTON, Va. 鈥 A jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew members collided Jan. 29 with an Army helicopter carrying three soldiers around 9 p.m. EST while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington.

January 30, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Fuel

Senate Confirms Lee Zeldin as EPA Chief in 56-42 Vote

Zeldin will help President Donald Trump fulfill his pledge to roll back major environmental regulations, including those aimed at slowing climate change and encouraging use of EVs.

January 29, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Trump鈥檚 Commerce Pick Leaves CHIPS Act Direction Unclear

鈥淚 can鈥檛 say that I can honor something I haven鈥檛 read,鈥 Howard Lutnick, Trump鈥檚 nominee for commerce secretary, said of the binding CHIPS Act awards in a confirmation hearing Jan. 29.

January 29, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel

Tesla鈥檚 Market Value Surges Despite EV Demand Concerns

The vehicle maker's shares have nearly doubled in value since the last time it reported earnings. But its car-selling business has become a sideshow to Elon Musk鈥檚 political prominence.

January 29, 2025
Government, Business

Fed Sees Risks 'in Balance' as It Holds Rates at 4.25%-4.5%

In a statement, officials repeated that inflation remains 鈥渟omewhat elevated鈥 but removed a reference to it having made progress toward their 2% goal.

January 29, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel, Logistics

Tariff Doubts Send Oil Prices Lower Ahead of Fed Meeting

Oil fell below $73 a barrel after President Donald Trump鈥檚 pick for commerce secretary suggested tariffs on Canada and Mexico are not a done deal.

January 29, 2025