Government
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.
Pennsylvania Transportation Plan Includes $88 Billion
The Pennsylvania State Transportation Commission on Aug. 14 adopted the 2025 12-Year Transportation Program.
Missouri Awarding Grants to Lift Biodiesel, Ethanol Output
The Biofuel Infrastructure Incentive Program, administered by MASBDA, will award grants to biofuel retailers, distributors, terminal companies or fleet operations.
California Drivers Face Nation’s Steepest Fuel Tax Mountain
A new fuel analysis names California, Illinois and Pennsylvania as the states with this year’s highest diesel and gas taxes, while Alaska, Mississippi and Hawaii have the lowest.
Polestar Starts US Production to Sidestep Steep EV Tariffs
Polestar Automotive Holding UK Plc has started production of its Polestar 3 sport utility vehicle in the U.S. to sidestep the nation’s tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles.
Rheinmetall Expands in US With $950 Million Defense Deal
Rheinmetall AG is set to buy a U.S. military vehicle specialist for $950 million as the German company seeks to expand its position in the world’s largest defense market.
CPI Inflation Slowed Again in July
WASHINGTON — Year-over-year inflation reached its lowest level in more than three years in July, the latest sign that the worst price spike in four decades is fading and setting up the Federal Reserve for an interest rate cut in September.
Darling Ingredients Surges on California Proposal
Darling Ingredients soared the most in eight years after California signaled it may limit the use of seed oils in green diesel, which would be a boon to companies that use rival feedstocks.
Norfolk Southern Investing $200M to Boost Alabama Capacity
Norfolk Southern will invest $200 million to grow capacity on a key Alabama rail line in a freight corridor for agriculture, automotive, chemicals, forestry and steel goods.
Peterbilt Showcases Electric Vehicles
SONOMA, Calif. — Peterbilt is working with its dealers and customers to deploy end-to-end solutions for electric vehicle applications and meet regulatory requirements.
Kroger and Albertsons Spend More Than $800M on Merger Fees
Kroger Co. and Albertsons Cos. have spent more than $800 million on fees paid to lawyers, bankers and advisers for their proposed merger.