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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鈥檚 happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.

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US Companies Added 42,000 Jobs in October, ADP Data Shows

While helping to temper concerns of a faster deterioration in the job market, the modest payrolls increase last month is consistent with a general softening in labor demand.

November 5, 2025
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California Disputes FMCSA on Non-Domiciled CDL Compliance

DOT Secretary Sean Duffy has accused California of having the most 鈥渆gregious鈥 licensing situation of any state, with 25% of its non-domiciled CDLs in violation of federal rules.

November 5, 2025
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China to Remove Retaliatory Tariffs on Some US Farm Products

The country鈥檚 Finance Ministry confirmed it would end tariffs imposed March 4 on soybeans and other U.S. agricultural products including corn, wheat, sorghum and chicken, effective Nov. 10.

November 5, 2025
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Supreme Court Considers Trump Tariffs

The administration is trying to defend the tariffs after lower courts ruled聽the emergency law Trump invoked聽doesn鈥檛 give him near-limitless power to set and change duties on imports.

November 5, 2025
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Lawmakers Urge DOT Crackdown on Fraudulent CDL Mills

Members of Congress are urging DOT to investigate so-called CDL mills and enforce English proficiency rules as part of broader efforts to improve driver training and highway safety.

November 4, 2025
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Duffy Warns of 'Mass Chaos' in Skies if Shutdown Continues

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy predicted Nov. 4 that there could be chaos in the skies next week if the government shutdown drags on and air traffic controllers miss a second paycheck.

November 4, 2025
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US Steel Says Japanese Ownership to Unlock $3B in Value

The companies also identified more than 200 initiatives to boost efficiencies by adding Nippon Steel鈥檚 technological expertise to U.S. Steel operations.

November 4, 2025
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UK Still in Talks With Trump Team Over Steel, Whiskey Levies

The U.S. imposed a 25% tariff on British steel and 10% on the spirit 鈥 levies that remain in place despite the U.K. being the first country to reach a trade agreement with Trump.

November 4, 2025
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Meatpacker JBS to Pay $1.1 Million to Settle N.Y. Climate Suit

The state alleged JBS misled the public about reducing the impact of its operations on the environment. JBS said the settlement 鈥渄oes not reflect an admission of wrongdoing.鈥

November 4, 2025
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Truck OEMs Score Win Over CARB in Clean Trucks Lawsuit

Daimler Truck North America, Paccar, Volvo Group North America and International Motors argued that the CTP violates the Clean Air Act and the Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution.

November 4, 2025