The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit affirmed a September 2024 decision by Judge Craig Goldblatt that left Yellow on the hook for $6.5 billion in claims by the pension plans.
September 25, 2025Transportation Compliance News
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.
Units Linked to First Brands File for Bankruptcy
The development could increase pressure on First Brands, which has been considering whether to file for bankruptcy to raise a rescue loan after halting a $6 billion refinancing in August.
September 25, 2025Economy Expanded at a Surprising 3.8% Pace in Q2
The Commerce Department had previously estimated second-quarter growth at 3.3%.
September 25, 2025US Steel Approves $300 Million in Nippon Steel Spending
U.S. Steel approved a $300 million investment to upgrade some of its facilities, advancing part of an $11 billion commitment by Nippon Steel after its takeover of the steelmaker earlier this year.
September 24, 2025DOT Seeks Industry Input on Cargo Theft Risks
The Department of Transportation is casting a wide net for stakeholder suggestions about how to deter thieves acting on impulse and organized criminals from stealing cargo.
September 24, 2025US Sets Stage for Tariffs on Industrial Machinery, Robotics
The Trump administration launched investigations into imports of robotics, industrial machinery and medical devices, setting the stage for fresh duties.
September 24, 2025Trump FMCSA Nominee Derek Barrs Awaits Senate Vote
President Donald Trump鈥檚 pick to lead the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is among the nominees expected to be considered by the Senate soon.
September 24, 2025US Shale Bosses Say Industry Is 鈥楤roken鈥
A commenter in a Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas energy survey wrote: 鈥淲hat was once the world鈥檚 most dynamic energy engine has been gutted by political hostility and economic ignorance.鈥
September 24, 2025US Lowers Tariffs on EU Autos to 15%
The move聽cements the terms of the framework trade agreement the two sides struck this summer.
September 24, 2025Zoox Seeks NHTSA Approval for Driverless Car Deployment
The exemption Zoox is seeking would allow the company to operate as many as 2,500 self-driving cars on U.S. roads.
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