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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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Ford Recall Includes Some F-150 Pickup Trucks

Ford will issue an over-the-air software update for trailer control modules in the affected vehicles.聽The glitch affects some F-150 pickups from the 2021 through 2026 model years.

February 26, 2026
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Supreme Court Rules the Postal Service Can't Be Sued

The majority of five conservative justices said the federal law that generally shields USPS from lawsuits over missing, lost and undelivered mail includes 鈥渢he intentional nondelivery of mail.鈥

February 26, 2026
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Port of Long Beach Imports Fall 13% Under Trade War Tumult

CEO Noel Hacegaba told reporters that the Port of Long Beach was the most active port in the U.S. last month,聽beating its Southern California neighbor, the Port of Los Angeles.

February 26, 2026
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N.J. Airport to Launch Autonomous Shuttle Pilots This Spring

Newark Liberty International Airport will start testing self-driving shuttle buses that could haul passengers between the airport鈥檚 long-awaited new train system and terminals this spring.

February 25, 2026
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Trump Highlights CDL Measures in State of the Union Address

President Donald Trump鈥檚 push for stricter English鈥憀anguage requirements for CDL holders drew backing Feb. 25 from House T&I Committee Chairman Sam Graves.

February 25, 2026
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Trump Plans Targeted Tariff Increase to 15%

President Trump will sign a directive in the coming days raising his global tariff to 15% 鈥渨here appropriate鈥 and is seeking 鈥渃ontinuity鈥 with nations that struck trade deals, an official said.

February 25, 2026
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Companies Push for Billions in Refunds After Tariff Reversal

The Trump administration is likely to face legal obstacles if it argues against refunds for the tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court 鈥 thanks to statements by Justice Department lawyers.

February 25, 2026
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EU Sees US Tariffs Breaking Deal Limit on $5B Worth of Goods

Trump鈥檚 new policy will increase duties above the maximum allowed level on European exports including cheese, butter, some agricultural products, and several plastics, textiles and chemicals.

February 25, 2026
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Appeals Court Sides With BNSF on Asbestos Deaths

A federal appeals court has overturned聽a judge鈥檚 finding聽that BNSF contributed to the deaths of two in Montana.聽BNSF argued it was required under law to accept the vermiculite material for shipment.

February 25, 2026
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Duffy Seeks Permit Reforms to Speed State Projects

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told state planners he intends to eliminate red tape and reform permitting to complete construction projects faster amid rising costs.

February 25, 2026

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