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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, Fuel

Diesel Price Falls 4.5垄 to $3.534 a Gallon

The national average diesel price fell 4.5 cents a gallon to $3.534, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data released April 22.

April 22, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Fuel

Transport Experts Prepare for Trump-Era Regulatory Shift

President Donald Trump's commitment to reduced federal regulations is expected to lead to a shift in how transportation policy is handled, experts detailed during a discussion April 21.

April 22, 2025
Government, Business

IMF: US, Global Economic Outlook Deteriorate in Trade War

The outlooks for the U.S. and global economies have worsened in the wake of President Donald Trump鈥檚 tariffs and the uncertainty they have created, the International Monetary Fund said.

April 22, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics, Global Freight

Logistics and Shipping Players Are Doubling Down on Mexico

Rather than pulling back in the face of U.S. tariff threats, major logistics and shipping players like DHL, Echo Global and CPKC are doubling down on Mexico.聽

April 22, 2025
Government, Business

Trump Threatens Powell Ouster Ahead of IMF Meetings

President Donald Trump warned the U.S. economy may slow if the Federal Reserve does not move to immediately reduce interest rates, in his latest broadside against Fed Chair Jerome Powell.

April 21, 2025
Government, Business, Technology

Uber One Subscription Billing Practices Spark FTC Lawsuit

The FTC claims the rideshare and delivery company hurt consumers through 鈥渄eceptive billing and cancellation practices鈥 as part of its flagship subscription service.

April 21, 2025
Government, Business

Trump DOT Repeals 鈥榃oke鈥 Emissions Performance Metrics

The Department of Transportation this month announced a repeal of a Federal Highway Administration rule for states to establish emission-reduction goals.

April 21, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Heidelberg Materials to Build Distribution Terminal in S.C.

Heidelberg Materials North America will build a $7.3 million aggregates distribution terminal in South Carolina鈥檚 Lowcountry region along the Interstate 95 corridor.

April 21, 2025
Government, Business

Mexico鈥檚 Sheinbaum Says There鈥檚 No Deal on Trump Tariffs

Mexico鈥檚 President Claudia Sheinbaum said there鈥檚 no agreement yet with her U.S. counterpart Donald Trump after the two spoke last week about lifting U.S. tariffs.

April 21, 2025
Government, Business, Safety

Trump Gives NYC 鈥極ne Last Chance鈥 to End Congestion Pricing

The White House is threatening to stop future federal approvals for transportation projects in Manhattan and may withhold funding if New York City鈥檚 congestion pricing program continues.

April 21, 2025