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, 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鈥檚 happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.
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, 2026CDL 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, 2026New 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, 2026Tariffs 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, 2026US 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, 2026ATA 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, 2026DOT 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, 2026Oil 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, 2026House 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