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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, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

InCharge Energy, DLL Team Up on EV Charging Expansion

The companies announced the agreement Feb. 18, saying the goal is to lower financial barriers for organizations looking to transition to electric vehicles.

February 20, 2025
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

New Texas-Mexico Border Project to Improve Truck Processing

Customs and Border Protection has partnered with Texas on a $6.9 million construction project to more efficiently process trucks bringing in cargo from Mexico at the Los Indios crossing.

February 20, 2025
Government

Congressional Leaders Negotiate Budgets

With a funding deadline fast approaching, congressional leaders have yet to debate a plan for averting a government shutdown next month.

February 20, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Nikola’s Collapse Puts SEC’s $80 Million Claim at Risk

The SEC ranked No. 1 on the roster of largest unsecured creditors when Nikola, a failed maker of EV trucks, sought court protection on Feb. 19, with the regulator owed about $80 million.

February 20, 2025
Government, Business

Buttigieg Weighs Whether to Run for President or Senate

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg must decide soon whether he wants to return to the national spotlight as a candidate in Michigan’s U.S. Senate race or instead run for president.

February 20, 2025
Government, Business

Trump’s Canada Tariffs ‘Make No Sense,’ Says Trade Minister

President Donald Trump’s tariffs only make goods more expensive for Americans, said Canada’s Trade Minister Mary Ng, reiterating a vow to retaliate.

February 20, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Trump Administration Orders Halt to NYC Congestion Pricing

The move, DOT Secretary Sean Duffy said, “effectively ends tolling authority for New York City’s cordon pricing plan,†which tolled drivers entering Manhattan below 60th Street.

February 20, 2025
Government, Business

Senate Committee Examines Federal Permitting Rules

Senate Republicans on the transportation committee explored strategies for streamlining the federal permitting process for infrastructure projects and mobility corridors.

February 19, 2025
Government, Business

Chavez-DeRemer Walks Back PRO Act Support in Senate Hearing

Pressed by Republican senators, Chavez-DeRemer said she no longer supported the part of the bill that curtailed the ability of workers in unionized workplaces to opt-out of membership.

February 19, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

EU Open to Cutting Tariffs to Avert US Trade War

The European Union is ready to discuss cutting tariffs on autos and other goods as it seeks to head off a trade war with the U.S., the bloc’s top trade official said Feb. 19 in Washington.

February 19, 2025