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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.

GovernmentBusinessSafety

Two Tort Reform Bills in Georgia Could Curb Nuclear Verdicts

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced a sweeping overhaul of the state鈥檚 legal system in two bills introduced Jan. 30 in the General Assembly, as state trucking officials and others looked on.

February 5, 2025
GovernmentSafety

Duffy Reaffirms DOT鈥檚 Safety Focus Amid Air, Rail Concerns

After becoming the nation鈥檚 top transportation official, Secretary Sean Duffy pointed to the Department of Transportation鈥檚 long-standing primary focus: safety.

February 5, 2025
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Quebec Says It鈥檚 Open to LNG, Oil Projects After Trump Threats

Quebec has long resisted proposals to build new oil and gas pipelines through its territory. U.S. President Donald Trump鈥檚 threats against Canada might change that.

February 5, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyLogistics

Truckers Get Real-Time Parking Info on Arizona鈥檚 I-10

Arizona announced the dynamic truck parking messaging availability Jan. 27 at four rest areas: Ehrenberg, Bouse Wash, Texas Canyon and San Simon.

February 5, 2025
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Canada鈥檚 Oil Exports to US Jumped in December

Canada鈥檚 energy exports to the U.S. jumped at the end of last year, pushing the country鈥檚 trade surplus with its biggest customer to the highest in more than two years.

February 5, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

Honda-Nissan Deal Thrown Into Doubt

Honda and Nissan called into question an agreement reached less than two months ago to consider combining, casting doubt on their efforts to form one of the world鈥檚 largest automakers.

February 5, 2025
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Manufacturers Scramble Under Trump鈥檚 Looming Tariffs

Over a frantic 72 hours, President Donald Trump鈥檚 threat of punishing new tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China sent stocks and currencies tumbling and shock waves through world trade.

February 5, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogisticsGlobal Freight

US Postal Service Resumes Accepting Packages From China

The U.S. Postal Service on Feb. 5 said it鈥檚 accepting 鈥渁ll international inbound mail and packages鈥 from China and Hong Kong Posts, hours after the agency announced a halt on some shipments.

February 5, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

N.J. Wooing N.Y. Firms to Deflect Congestion Pricing Costs

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has unveiled $20 million in business incentive grants to combat New York City鈥檚 new congestion-pricing tolls.

February 4, 2025
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogistics

Designs Unveiled for Replacement of Baltimore's Key Bridge

SPARROWS POINT, Md. 鈥 Almost a year after the deadly collapse of Baltimore鈥檚 Francis Scott Key Bridge, Maryland officials on Feb. 4 unveiled their designs for its replacement.

February 4, 2025

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