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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

Duffy Shuts Down Trio of Alleged Chameleon Carriers

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has announced an investigation into alleged so-called chameleon carriers connected to a fatal truck-van collision in Indiana.

February 19, 2026
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipment

Class 8 Truck Sales Start 2026 on a Down Note

The typical year鈥慹nd push inflates December totals, making a sharp January drop unsurprising, though ACT Research noted this year鈥檚 decline was larger than seasonal norms.

February 19, 2026
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafety

CDL Mill Sweep Highlights DOT Enforcement Efforts

A nationwide sweep that wiped out hundreds of bogus truck鈥慸river training schools highlights federal enforcement action being taken to vet commercial drivers before they hit the road.

February 19, 2026
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyAutonomous

New York Pulls Robotaxi Plan in Blow to Waymo Expansion

Waymo said in a statement that it was 鈥渄isappointed鈥 by the governor鈥檚 decision. 鈥淲e鈥檙e committed to bringing our service to New York and will work with the state Legislature to advance this issue.鈥

February 19, 2026
GovernmentBusiness

Tariffs Paid by Midsized Firms Tripled in '25, Analysis Shows

Companies have had to find ways to absorb the聽new expense by passing it along to customers in the form of higher prices, employing fewer workers or accepting lower profits.

February 19, 2026
GovernmentBusiness

US Notches One of Its Biggest Trade Deficits Since 1960

The goods and services trade gap expanded from the prior month to $70.3 billion. The shortfall culminated in a full-year deficit of $901.5 billion, still one of the largest in data back to 1960.

February 19, 2026
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

ATA Seeks Expanded Compliance Latitude for EPA '27 Rules

American Trucking Associations is asking EPA to re-evaluate and make adjustments to its forthcoming nitrogen oxide emissions rules for 2027 model-year heavy-duty trucks.

February 19, 2026
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafetyLogistics

DOT Moves to Close Additional 550 CDL Schools

More than 550 commercial driving schools in the U.S. that train truckers and bus drivers must close after investigators found they employed unqualified instructors, among other issues.

February 19, 2026
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Oil Rallies on Fears of Prolonged US鈥慖ran Conflict

Oil gained the most since October as traders weighed whether talks between the U.S. and Iran will be enough to avert conflict.

February 18, 2026
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyLogistics

House Set to Pick Up WRDA, Highway Bill Amid Shutdown Talks

The House will resume work on the next Water Resources Development Act on Feb. 24, pushing ahead on the key infrastructure bill while Congress races to resolve a partial shutdown.

February 18, 2026

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