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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, Safety, Logistics

Senate Confirms Sean Duffy for DOT Secretary

By a vote of 77-22, Duffy ascended to the top post of a federal department tasked with overseeing commercial and commuter transportation operations nationwide.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
January 28, 2025
Government, Logistics

House, Senate Unveil Bill to Streamline CDL Process

The legislation would allow state driver’s licensing agencies to use certain third-party testers to administer commercial driver license knowledge tests. 

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
January 28, 2025
Government

Pete Buttigieg Weighs US Senate Run

Pete Buttigieg is taking a serious look at seeking a Senate seat in Michigan after Sen. Gary Peters announced he wouldn’t run for another term, according to a person familiar with his thinking.

Josh Wingrove | Bloomberg News
January 28, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Chevron Plans to Build Gas Plants to Power AI Data Centers

Chevron is launching a partnership to develop natural gas-fired power plants next to data centers, a move that will allow it to tap into surging demand for electricity for AI.

Joe Ryan | Bloomberg News
January 28, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, TCA

Port Houston Awarded $25M for Hydrogen Refilling Station

A $25 million grant given to the Port of Houston Authority will go toward the development of a hydrogen refilling station in Bayport.

Octavia Johnson | Houston Chronicle
January 28, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics, Global Freight

US, UK Ships Return to Red Sea on Houthis’ Vow to Hold Fire

British and American ships are tentatively returning to the Red Sea after Yemen’s Houthi rebels vowed to hold off attacks on vessels linked to both nations.

Patrick Sykes | Bloomberg News
January 28, 2025
Government, Business, Safety

Norfolk Southern, East Palestine Reach $22M Settlement

EAST PALESTINE, Ohio — The Village of East Palestine and Norfolk Southern announced a $22 million settlement resolving the village’s claims arising from a 2023 train derailment.

January 28, 2025
Government, Business, Safety, Perspective

Perspective: Join Trucking in Human Trafficking Battle

Driving down a road in Missouri in 2022, a family encountered a woman walking alone, disoriented and not dressed for the conditions.

Esther Goestch and Sarah Rajtik | TAT and American Trucking Associations
January 28, 2025
Government, Fuel

Diesel Price Drops 5.6¢ to $3.659 a Gallon

The national average diesel price reversed course and dropped 5.6 cents to $3.659, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data released Jan. 27.

January 27, 2025
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Ice, Mudslides Snarl Traffic Across Southern California

Snow shut down the key Interstate 5 north of Los Angeles for hours on Jan. 27 while weekend downpours doused wildfires across Southern California.

Christopher Weber | Associated Press
January 27, 2025