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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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Paccar Expects Truck Demand Upswing in Second Half

Optimism is growing at truck maker Paccar about order levels and demand for new tractors in the second half of 2025 and in 2026, said CEO Preston Feight.

July 24, 2025
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Union Pacific Reports Q2 Profit of $1.8B Amid Merger Talks

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern are in merger talks that would create a railroad in North America that essentially connects the East and West Coasts.

July 24, 2025
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US Carmakers Say Japan Tariff Deal Puts Them at Disadvantage

U.S. automakers face a 50% tariff on steel and aluminum and a 25% tariff on parts and finished vehicles, with some exceptions for products covered under the USMCA that went into effect in 2020.

July 24, 2025
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NYC to Build Freight EV Charging Depot in the Bronx

The depot will include at least eight trailer-enabled fast-charge stalls for Class 8 trucks, alongside chargers for medium- and light-duty vehicles, with 24/7 access.

July 23, 2025
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Tesla Outlook Darkens, Testing Musk's Robotaxi Vision

With federal incentives meant to encourage EV sales set to disappear later this year, things are likely to get even more challenging in the coming months.

July 23, 2025
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EU Sees Progress Toward US Trade Deal With 15% Tariffs

Member states could be ready to accept a 15% tariff and EU officials are pushing to have that cover sectors including cars.

July 23, 2025
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Trump Floats China Trip as Trade Tensions Ease

President Donald Trump said a trip to China might be 鈥渘ot too distant,鈥 raising prospects that the leaders of the world鈥檚 two largest economies may meet soon to help reset relations.

July 23, 2025
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PennDOT Launches Campaign to Prevent Bridge Hits

The 鈥淐heck Your Height, Know It鈥檚 Right鈥 campaign encourages motorists to know their vehicle height and check that the vehicle will safely fit under bridges on their route.

July 23, 2025
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ATA鈥檚 Spear Urges Senate to Fund Truck Parking, Freight Tech

At a Senate Commerce subcommittee hearing, ATA President Chris Spear emphasized the significance of adopting technologies and applications designed to facilitate the flow of freight.

July 23, 2025
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EU Readies $117 Billion Plan to Match US 30% Tariff

The 30% tariffs will be imposed in the event of no deal and if President Donald Trump carries through with his threat to impose that rate on most of the bloc鈥檚 exports after Aug. 1.

July 23, 2025