Thousands of companies are angling for refunds on President Donald Trump’s tariffs, many of which were ruled unconstitutional Feb. 20. Now some retail customers are joining the scrum.
February 27, 2026Transportation 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’s happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.
Halliburton Plans Swift Venezuela Comeback After US Approval
Halliburton is ready to quickly restart operations in Venezuela once it obtains U.S. government approval and some sort of payment protections, CEO Jeff Miller said.
February 27, 2026US Crude Output Drops to 6-Month Low in December
U.S. crude production fell to near 13.7 million barrels a day in December, the lowest in six months, according to a monthly report from the Energy Information Administration.
February 27, 2026TMC 2026 Meeting to Spotlight New Era of Truck Technology
This year’s meeting is broken down into three basic phases: the education content, the exhibition and the Industry of Voluntary Standards that are later developed into Recommended Practices.
February 27, 2026First Brands to Sell Units That Produce Parts for Ford
Three of the four businesses that First Brands is hoping to sell produce parts for Ford, which along with other carmakers have been keeping some First Brands operations afloat by paying for parts in advance.
February 27, 2026Trailer Orders Start 2026 Facing Mixed Market
ACT Research preliminary net data for January showed orders rose 9% year over year to 23,000 units while also marking a sequential decline of 8% compared with December.
February 27, 2026Trump Faces 2,000 Tariff Lawsuits After Supreme Court Loss
The justices were silent on the refund question, leaving questions of payback to the New York-based U.S. Court of International Trade. No one expects a speedy resolution.
February 27, 2026ATRI Launches 2026 Operational Costs Survey
Data for 2025 can be submitted online or by PDF via ATRI’s website. All confidential data is protected and published only in anonymized averages.
February 27, 2026GOP Seeks Faster Permits in Water Resources Plan
Streamlining the permitting process for infrastructure projects is among Republicans’ top priorities as Congress prepares to consider comprehensive waterways legislation this year.
February 27, 2026Ryan Transportation, Bot Auto Team Up for Driverless Lane
Bot Auto’s first driverless runs on public roads took place in the summer of 2025 in the Houston area. A 40-mile validation run took place July 17 with no one in the cab or remote assistance.
February 27, 2026