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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.

GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Cross-Border Opportunities Beckon as Domestic Demand Sputters

Less-than-truckload carriers R+L Carriers and A. Duie Pyle are among the latest fleets seeking to win some of the growing activity traversing the United States鈥 southern border.

October 23, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Canada Will Double Non-US Exports Over Trump Tariffs

Prime Minister Mark Carney in an evening address to Canadians said the long process of an ever-closer economic relationship between the Canadian and U.S. economies is now over.

October 23, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogisticsGlobal Freight

DSV Warns of More Cost Cuts as Tariffs Hurt Freight Markets

Challenging market conditions related to trade tariffs and other macroeconomic factors have become 鈥渕ore visible in global trade flows鈥 in the past quarter, DSV said.聽

October 23, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Alcoa: High US Aluminum Prices Offset Trump Tariff Costs

Alcoa said U.S. tariffs on Canadian aluminum cost it $69 million more than the prior quarter, although higher domestic prices for the metal helped offset the hit.聽

October 23, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafety

Nebraska Shares CMV Crash Expertise With 11 States

鈥淭eamwork across state lines is important to keep America鈥檚 roadways safe,鈥 Nebraska State Police Capt. Martin Denton, of carrier enforcement, said Oct. 14.

October 22, 2025
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Cassidy Touts Trump Labor Focus as Pro-Worker, Pro-Business

Since the start of the year, freight stakeholders have praised White House efforts on workforce reforms while pressing for additional recruitment and retention efforts.

October 22, 2025
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogistics

Maritime Nominee Stephen Carmel Pledges Strong Supply Chain

Stephen Carmel pledged to enhance efficiency along freight corridors at a time when the administration is pursuing economic opportunities domestically and internationally.

October 22, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Tesla Recalls 13,000 EVs Over Risk of Battery Power Loss

The problem stems from a faulty battery pack connection part, which can lead to loss of propulsion without warning, Tesla said in聽documents聽posted to NHTSA鈥檚 website.

October 22, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Ranchers Oppose Trump's Plan to Import More Argentine Beef

Agricultural economists say Argentine beef accounts for such a small slice of beef imports 鈥 only about 2% 鈥 that even doubling that wouldn't change prices much.

October 22, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

US May Cut India Tariff to 15%-16% in Trade Deal

New Delhi may agree to gradually reduce its imports of Russian oil and allow the U.S. to export more non-genetically modified American corn and soymeal, the Mint newspaper reported.

October 22, 2025