An undocumented truck driver who obtained CDLs from two states was involved in a Florida crash that killed three people, prompting a federal investigation.
August 20, 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.
Trump Raises Stakes Over Copper Project With CEOs
Rio Tinto Group and BHP Group leaders met with Trump to discuss the Resolution project in Arizona.
August 20, 2025EPA Nears Key Decision on Biofuel Waivers for Oil Refiners
EPA could rule as soon as this week on dozens of pending petitions from small oil refineries seeking exemptions from ethanol- and biodiesel-blending obligations from recent years.
August 20, 2025Virginia Wins 2 New Logistics Investments
Virginia has secured two new logistics investments, with a North Carolina-based e-commerce fulfillment company establishing a $10 million hub in Pittsylvania County and a wholesale distributor expanding in Norfolk.
August 19, 2025Lutnick Says Rail Mergers Could Improve Freight Flow
U.S. rules require rail mergers to show that a deal would serve the public interest and enhance competition, a step beyond merger requirements applied to other industries.
August 19, 2025CARB Crafts New Auto Pollution Rules After Trump Attacks
The California Air Resources Board and five other agencies recommended the state backfill the $7,500 federal tax credit for electric vehicles that is set to expire in late September.
August 19, 2025US Copper Firms Hike Prices Even After Trump Tariff Reprieve
Southwire and Cerro Wire announced price increases of 5% across a range of copper wire products.
August 19, 2025Ford Seeks to Sell Excess Battery Supply in Weak EV Market
The plant, which officially began production Aug. 19, was originally intended to support Ford’s own EV business.
August 19, 2025Trump Stuns Logistics Industry With Wider Tariffs on Metal
Steel and aluminum tariffs were widened effective Aug. 18 to include more than 400 consumer items. Customs brokers and importers in the U.S. were given little notice.
August 19, 2025Port of Baltimore Reopens After Explosion Halts Traffic
Officials said no one was injured in the blast the evening of Aug. 18, which prompted a mayday call when it was reported near the site of last year’s Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.
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