Federal Reserve officials held interest rates steady for a third straight meeting and emphasized they see a growing risk of both higher inflation and rising unemployment.
May 7, 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.
Fed Holds Rates Steady as Inflation, Job Risks Rise
USPS Eyes FedEx鈥檚 David Steiner for Postmaster General Role
The USPS board has spent months looking for a new leader after Louis DeJoy abruptly resigned in March. DeJoy had pushed for sweeping changes to promote efficiency at the postal service.
May 7, 2025Ford Hikes Prices on Mexico-Made Models by as Much as $2,000
Ford is boosting sticker prices on models it builds in Mexico by as much as $2,000 even after its CEO said it would hold the line on pricing to see how rivals would react to 25% auto tariffs.
May 7, 2025Container Lines Begin Canceling US-China Shipping Routes
Container liners are starting to sever shipping routes that link the U.S. and China across the Pacific, as President Donald Trump鈥檚 trade war upends the industry.
May 7, 2025China Agrees to Trade Talks With US
China announced a barrage of measures meant to counter the blow to its economy from U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war, as the two sides prepared for talks later this week.
May 7, 2025Tariffs Force Rivian to Lower Annual Delivery Outlook
The company now expects to sell 40,000 to 46,000 battery-powered pickups, SUVs and delivery vans this year, it said May 6 while reporting first-quarter results.
May 6, 2025Labor Department Reviewing Independent Contractor Rule
The Labor Department is reviewing the Biden administration鈥檚 2024 worker classification guidance, which directs employers on how to determine whether a worker is an employee or independent contractor.
May 6, 2025Weak US On-Highway Truck Demand Drags on Q1 Cummins Revenue
Equipment manufacturer Cummins saw revenue fall in Q1 on the back of weaker on-highway truck sales in both North and South America and broad buyer worry about business trends.
May 6, 2025Transform Your TCO with Fleet Emissions Strategy
Ceramex North America is revolutionizing emissions system restoration with cutting-edge innovation that boosts fleet uptime and reduces costs. Discover how Ceramex鈥檚 patented technology can help advance your fleet's performance and lead to measurable savings.
May 6, 2025Lawmakers Scrap Tire Emissions Limits in Deregulation Push
Congress has voted to kill a Biden-era rule requiring rubber tire makers to clean up planet-warming emissions from their manufacturing processes in the U.S.
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