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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.

GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Tennessee to Build $30 Million River Port Near Nashville

Tennessee has formed a venture with barge carrier Ingram Marine Group to build a multimodal inland river port on the Cumberland River near I-24 less than a half hour’s drive from Nashville.

May 29, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

US Ports Log Strong April Despite Trade Policy Shifts

U.S. ports continued to see year-over-year container volume increases in April even amid shifting trade policies in recent months.

May 29, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Trump to Appeal Ruling Against Tariffs

The Trump administration says it will go to the Supreme Court if needed to overturn a May 28 court decision against his new tariffs. 

May 29, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyTCA

Ford Recalls 1 Million Vehicles Over Rearview Camera Issue

Ford issued a recall for over 1 million of its vehicles due to a rearview camera software issue, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

May 29, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Economy Falls 0.2% in First Quarter

The U.S. economy shrank at a 0.2% annual pace from January through March, the first drop in three years, as President Donald Trump’s trade wars disrupted business.

May 29, 2025
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Farmers Press for Biofuels Boost to Counter Tariff Losses

After losing their biggest export market, U.S. farmers are now counting on the president’s support for biofuels to prevent their next crop from piling up in storage.

May 29, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Trade Court Blocks Most Trump Tariffs, Ruling They're Illegal

A federal court blocked President Donald Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs on imports under an emergency powers law, swiftly throwing into doubt Trump’s signature set of economic policies.

May 29, 2025
GovernmentSafety

DOT Nominees Await Senate Consideration for FRA, FTA Posts

David Fink and Marc Molinarlo, nominees for top posts at two Department of Transportation agencies, await consideration before the Senate.

May 28, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentLogistics

Canada Confirms No Duty Laws Broken in Vietnam Chassis Case

The assessment confirmed an April 9 preliminary ruling by the CBSA, which took into account comments and responses submitted by the main parties.

May 28, 2025
GovernmentFuel

Diesel Price Sheds 4.9¢ to $3.487 a Gallon

The national average diesel price changed course from a week earlier, dropping 4.9 cents to hit $3.487 a gallon, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data released May 28.

May 28, 2025