The bill is intended to expand enforcement to vehicles 10,001-26,000 pounds and will help align state statute with federal law under the interstate compact.
May 29, 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.
Oregon Expands Oversight of Medium-Duty Trucks
Tennessee to Build $30 Million River Port Near Nashville
Tennessee has formed a venture with barge carrier Ingram Marine Group to build a multimodal inland river port on the Cumberland River near I-24 less than a half hour鈥檚 drive from Nashville.
May 29, 2025US Ports Log Strong April Despite Trade Policy Shifts
U.S. ports continued to see year-over-year container volume increases in April even amid shifting trade policies in recent months.
May 29, 2025Trump to Appeal Ruling Against Tariffs
The Trump administration says it will go to the Supreme Court if needed to overturn a May 28 court decision against his new tariffs.聽
May 29, 2025Ford Recalls 1 Million Vehicles Over Rearview Camera Issue
Ford issued a recall for over 1 million of its vehicles due to a rearview camera software issue, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
May 29, 2025Economy Falls 0.2% in First Quarter
The U.S. economy shrank at a 0.2% annual pace from January through March, the first drop in three years, as President Donald Trump鈥檚 trade wars disrupted business.
May 29, 2025Farmers Press for Biofuels Boost to Counter Tariff Losses
After losing their biggest export market, U.S. farmers are now counting on the president鈥檚 support for biofuels to prevent their next crop from piling up in storage.
May 29, 2025Trade Court Blocks Most Trump Tariffs, Ruling They're Illegal
A federal court blocked President Donald Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs on imports under an emergency powers law, swiftly throwing into doubt Trump鈥檚 signature set of economic policies.
May 29, 2025DOT Nominees Await Senate Consideration for FRA, FTA Posts
David Fink and Marc Molinarlo, nominees for top posts at two Department of Transportation agencies, await consideration before the Senate.
May 28, 2025Canada Confirms No Duty Laws Broken in Vietnam Chassis Case
The assessment confirmed an April 9 preliminary ruling by the CBSA, which took into account comments and responses submitted by the main parties.
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