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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.

Government, Business, Logistics

Hegseth Orders Military to Address Moving 鈥楧eficiencies鈥

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called on the U.S. Transportation Command to address 鈥渄eficiencies鈥 to ensure that thousands of military members have successful moves this summer.

May 27, 2025
Government, Business

US Poised to Receive Golden Share in US Steel-Nippon Tie-Up

The U.S. government is poised to receive a so-called golden share in U.S. Steel as a condition for approving Nippon Steel's proposed acquisition of the American company.

May 27, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, Logistics, TCA

Three More Years of Clean Truck Fees Approved at Port of LA

The Port of Los Angeles will continue to collect a $10 clean truck fund fee for the next three years.聽But at least two harbor commissioners indicated it warrants a closer look going forward.

May 27, 2025
Government, Business, Private

Sysco Helps Restaurants Caught in Trade War

Restaurant supplier Sysco is coaching eateries on substitutes for imported ingredients hit by President Donald Trump鈥檚 tariffs.聽

May 27, 2025
Government, Business

Trump Signals He鈥檒l Approve Nippon Bid for US Steel

President Donald Trump said U.S. Steel will keep its headquarters in Pittsburgh in a possible signal that he鈥檒l approve a bid by Japan-based Nippon Steel to invest in the steelmaker.

May 27, 2025
Government, Business

Trump Says He鈥檒l Delay Threatened EU Tariff Until July

President Donald Trump said May 25 that the U.S. will delay implementation of a 50% tariff on goods from the European Union from June 1 until July 9 to buy time for negotiations with the bloc.

May 27, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

Economic Factors Bombard Truck Makers From All Angles

Multiple adverse factors contributed to a much rougher three months for truck manufacturers in the first quarter of 2025 than was expected at the turn of the calendar year.

May 23, 2025
Government, Business, Private, Top 100

JBS Overcomes Backlash to Secure NYSE Debut

The Brazilian company鈥檚 reorganization plan that has been years in the making received the votes it needed from minority shareholders at a meeting in Sao Paulo, JBS said in a filing.

May 23, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

Volvo Cars CEO Insists R&D Direction Not Shifting to China

鈥淧eople worry Geely will centralize R&D in China. That鈥檚 a misunderstanding,鈥 Hakan聽Samuelsson said. 鈥淭here鈥檚 no such plan, and Chinese operations are also cutting costs.鈥

May 23, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics, Private, Global Freight

Pershing Square Buys Amazon Stake After 31% Stock Price Drop

Bill Ackman鈥檚 Pershing Square Capital Management built a new stake in Amazon, noting that the investor acquired shares at an 鈥渆xtremely attractive鈥 price.

May 23, 2025