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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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WTO Talks End With No Deal to Extend E-Commerce Tariff Ban

The prohibition shielding online trade from tariffs has been renewed every two years without lapsing since its inception in 1998.

March 30, 2026
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Leasing Demand Rises as Fleets Confront 2027 NOx Rule

Tighter emissions standards for heavy-duty engines produced starting in 2027 will make leasing more attractive, said Dean Vicha, president of NationaLease.

March 30, 2026
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Autonomous Truck Developers Set Stage for Large-Scale Deployment

Working together with major truck makers and industry suppliers, self-driving truck companies are preparing factories for mass production of driverless trucks.

March 30, 2026
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Federal Funding Spurs Action on Truck Parking

Commercial truck parking challenges persist, but government leaders are increasingly paying attention, from the halls of Congress to statehouses and regional planning commissions.

March 30, 2026
GovernmentBusinessLogisticsPrivate

Strike Continues for Third Week at JBS Meatpacking Plant

JBS said March 27 that it's operating the plant at limited capacity and has shifted beef production elsewhere to meet its customers needs.

March 27, 2026
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Oil Prices Rise Again After Wall Street Slump

Unlike earlier this week when Trump announced that talks with Iran were progressing, investors appear to be skeptical of the president's latest claim.

March 27, 2026
GovernmentBusinessFuelPrivate

US Finalizes Higher Biofuels Quota to Boost Domestic Demand

The rule requires refiners to mix a record聽25.82 billion gallons聽of biofuels into conventional diesel and gasoline this year, EPA says.

March 27, 2026
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

First Brands to Sell 12 Brands Including聽Autolite for $25M

The 12 brands in the deal include Fram, Autolite and Trico, according to聽court documents聽dated March 25.聽

March 27, 2026
Government

T&I Chairman Sam Graves Won鈥檛 Seek Re-Election

House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves will not seek re-election, ending a congressional career that began in 2001.

March 27, 2026
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Hormuz Ship Traffic Stays Frozen Despite Move to Start Fees

Iran is trying to set up a tolling system,聽seeking payments聽of as much as $2 million per voyage through the waterway.

March 27, 2026

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