Transportation Compliance News

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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.

Government, Business, Private

Walmart Amps Up Discounts to Lure Cost-Conscious Customers

Walmart Inc. is doubling down on discounts, a move to drum up demand and grow market share in the face of macroeconomic uncertainty.

April 24, 2025
Government, Business, Private

United Rentals May Benefit From Tariff Chaos

United Rentals Inc. could benefit from the unpredictability over tariffs as customers become weary of ownership.

April 24, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

FMCSA Approves Two More Intellistop Five-Year Exemptions

FMCSA has granted two more companies five-year exemptions to operate their trucks using a pulsating brake light system equipped with a module manufactured by Intellistop Inc.

April 24, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Trump Targets Chinese Cranes, Risking Burden for US Ports

Chinese cranes used at ports are the latest target of the Trump administration鈥檚 attempt to boost domestic manufacturing, even as no U.S. industry for the equipment exists.

April 24, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment

Trump Orders Truck Import Probe, Setting Stage for Tariffs

President Donald Trump鈥檚 administration started an investigation into the need for tariffs on imports of medium- and heavy-duty trucks and parts, an expansion of his trade war.

April 24, 2025
Government, Business

China Says There Are No Negotiations With US Over Tariffs

China on April 24 denied President Donald Trump鈥檚 assertion that the two sides were in active negotiations over tariffs, saying the suggestion was as groundless as 鈥渢rying to catch the wind.鈥

April 24, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

States Sue Trump Over Tariffs Imposed Without Congress

The suit argues that Congress didn鈥檛 grant Trump the necessary authority to impose the tariffs and national trade policy 鈥渘ow hinges on the president鈥檚 whims."

April 23, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Trump Hasn鈥檛 Offered Unilateral Tariff Cuts on China

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that the Trump administration is looking at multiple factors regarding China beyond just tariffs 鈥 including non-tariff barriers.

April 23, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

CVSA International Roadcheck Event Set for May 13-15

During the three-day event, which takes place across Canada, Mexico and the United States, law enforcement personnel will conduct inspections of commercial motor vehicles and drivers.

April 23, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

States Adopt Streamlined Medical Certification Rule Early

Wisconsin, Rhode Island and Missouri are early adopters of a new online process to streamline the handling of Medical Examiner鈥檚 Certification for commercial vehicle drivers.

April 23, 2025