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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

Update: State Trucking Groups Tout CARB Retreat, Continue Fight

State trucking associations are advocating for more feasible and cost-effective solutions in response to the implementation of the Advanced Clean Trucks regulation.   

January 28, 2025
Government, Business

Tariffs: First Days of the Trump Administration

President Donald Trump said Jan. 20 that he expects to put 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico starting on Feb. 1, while declining to flesh out his plans for taxing Chinese imports.   

January 23, 2025
Government, Business

What's That? WARN Act

The WARN Act or, Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act is a U.S. law requiring employers with 100 or more full-time employees to provide 60 days notice before mass layoffs or plant closures.

January 8, 2025
Government, Business

2025: Will The Trump Administration Be a Friend of Trucking?

In June, American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear traveled to Florida to meet with then-presidential candidate Donald Trump to gain insight into what the trucking industry might expect should Trump win a second White House term.   

January 8, 2025
Government, Business

Watch: Appeals Court Approves Controversial Truck Tolling Plan in Rhode Island

A federal appeals court has ruled that Rhode Island may reinstate its controversial truck-only tolling program, but deemed unconstitutional a set of caps that set limits on collection amounts.   

December 16, 2024
Government, Business

60 Seconds: Law Removes Barriers for Veterans at New CDL School Branches

President Joe Biden on Oct. 1 signed into law a bill aimed at ensuring veterans’ benefits are approved without delay at new commercial driving schools. 

October 10, 2024
Government, Business

Fed Sees Risks 'in Balance' as It Holds Rates at 4.25%-4.5%

In a statement, officials repeated that inflation remains “somewhat elevated” but removed a reference to it having made progress toward their 2% goal.

Catarina Saraiva | Bloomberg News
January 29, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel, Logistics

Tariff Doubts Send Oil Prices Lower Ahead of Fed Meeting

Oil fell below $73 a barrel after President Donald Trump’s pick for commerce secretary suggested tariffs on Canada and Mexico are not a done deal.

Mia Gindis and Alex Longley | Bloomberg News
January 29, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, TCA

Honda Recalls 295,000 Honda, Acura Vehicles

Honda said it is voluntarily recalling about 295,000 Honda and Acura vehicles to update the fuel injection electronic unit, a device that determines how much fuel enters the engine.

Alvin Buyinza | masslive.com
January 29, 2025
Government, Business

Mexico’s President Doesn’t Expect Trump’s Tariffs on Feb. 1

President Claudia Sheinbaum brushed off a question as to whether Mexico is expecting U.S. President Donald Trump to announce 25% tariffs on Mexican goods Feb. 1.

January 29, 2025