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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, Business, Fuel

Trump Tariff Threat Rippling Through Canada Oil Sector

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s vow to impose 25% tariffs on imports from Canada is finally starting to disrupt Canada’s oil industry.

January 14, 2025
Government, Safety, Fuel

California Bans Fuel Price Gouging in Wake of Wildfires

Charging excessive prices for motor fuel, transportation, freight and other necessities is now illegal in two counties under the state of emergency due to ongoing wildfires.

January 14, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel

Oil Glut to Expand in 2026 as OPEC Output Rebounds, EIA Says

Global oil markets will face a widening glut in 2026 as OPEC brings back production and output from the U.S., Canada and Guyana continues to grow.

January 14, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel

Colonial Shuts Largest US Gasoline Pipeline Over Leak

Colonial Pipeline Co. shut the largest U.S. fuel pipeline Jan. 14 to investigate a potential leak in Georgia.

January 14, 2025
Government, Business, Technology

NYC’s New Congestion Pricing Zone Sees 7.5% Drop in Traffic

Traffic on New York City’s busiest streets dropped by 7.5%, and morning travel times fell on most major crossings into Manhattan during the first work week of the city’s congestion pricing plan.

January 14, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

US Final Rule Bans Smart Cars With Russian, Chinese Tech

The Biden administration has finalized a rule that effectively bans new personal smart cars with Chinese and Russian technology from American roads.

January 14, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

DTNA to Restart Diesel Truck Sales in Oregon

Daimler Truck North America will resume taking orders for diesel trucks and buses in Oregon after halting sales in late December, the company said Jan. 13.

January 14, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

EPA, Meyer Settle $7.4M Emissions Tampering Case

The EPA has reached a $7.4 million settlement with Meyer Distributing over allegations it sold tens of thousands of aftermarket emissions tampering devices.

January 14, 2025
Government, Business

Steelmaker Proposes ‘All-American Solution’ for US Steel

HARRISBURG, Pa. — The bid by Japan’s Nippon Steel to buy U.S. Steel may have a new lease on life, even as the potential for a new bid for the storied Pittsburgh steelmaker began to emerge.

January 14, 2025
Government, Business, Technology

Biden Signs Executive Order to Grow AI Infrastructure

LOS ANGELES — President Joe Biden signed an executive order on artificial intelligence that seeks to ensure the infrastructure needed for advanced AI operations can be built quickly and at scale.

January 14, 2025