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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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Oil Refiners Pay Huge Premiums to Replace Middle East Crude

The prices demonstrate yet another pinch point in the global energy industry system caused by the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

March 20, 2026
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Motive Faces $30M Arbitration Loss but Wins ITC Patent Case

Motive Technologies has been ordered to pay rival Samsara more than $30 million over false advertising claims but was cleared in a patent infringement case.

March 19, 2026
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USPS Chief Steiner Warns Cash Will Run Out Within Year

鈥淗ow long are employees going to work and vendors going to show up if we're not paying them?" Postmaster General David Steiner said in an interview.

March 19, 2026
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IEA Details Contributions for Coordinated Stockpile Draw

The IEA said the release will largely consist of crude oil, though contributions from Europe will primarily take the form of refined petroleum product.

March 19, 2026
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White House Rules Out Export Curbs as Fuel Prices Rise

November鈥檚 midterms will hinge in part on Americans鈥 attitudes toward the cost of living, and polls show the president is getting poor economic marks.

March 19, 2026
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Iran Intensifies Attacks on Gulf Energy Sites

The strikes sent fuel prices soaring and risked drawing Iran鈥檚 Arab neighbors directly into the conflict.

March 19, 2026
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ATA Urges Congress to Focus Highway Bill on Freight Routes

The trucking industry is asking lawmakers to center the next surface transportation bill on the National Highway System, parking and the federal excise tax.

March 19, 2026
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Zenobe Energy Buys Fleet Electrification Firm Revolv

The acquisition enables Zenobe to immediately serve more than 100 electric trucks in California, with more projects underway.

March 19, 2026
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Daimler CFO Says Signals Point to a Market Turnaround

鈥淭he probability of increasing pricing slightly or potentially increasing tariff surcharges over the year has increased,鈥 said Eva Scherer, Daimler Truck CFO.

March 19, 2026
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Global Trade to Slow on Opposing Forces of Energy Surge, AI

The volume of goods trade is forecast to rise by 1.9%, markedly weaker than a 4.6% jump in 2025 that was partially attributed to AI.

March 19, 2026

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