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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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US Tells American Ships to Keep Away From Iran Amid Tensions

The warning comes just days after U.S. and Iranian officials held diplomatic talks in Oman on Feb. 6, following President Donald Trump鈥檚 repeated threats on Tehran with airstrikes.

February 9, 2026
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Cruz Advocates for National Autonomous Framework

Congress鈥 upcoming highway policy measure would be an ideal fit for federal guidance specific to autonomous vehicles, says the chairman of the Commerce Committee on freight policy.

February 6, 2026
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Exxon, Chevron Want In as Trump Remakes Global Oil Market

The U.S. is backing Exxon and Chevron as they negotiate in Venezuela, Iraq, Libya, Algeria, Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan, according to public announcements and people familiar with the talks.

February 6, 2026
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BYD鈥檚 $60B Wipeout Points to Deeper Turmoil for China EVs

BYD鈥檚 Hong Kong-listed shares are down this week after disappointing sales data, extending a selloff that has shaved off more than $60 billion in market value since May.

February 6, 2026
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Argentina, US Sign Trade Agreement

Argentina and the U.S. agreed to scrap hundreds of tariffs on each other鈥檚 goods in a trade and investment deal, a major step in President Javier Milei鈥檚 push to open up the country's economy.

February 5, 2026
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ConocoPhillips Presses for Billions Owed by Venezuela

ConocoPhillips CEO Ryan Lance鈥檚 priority in Venezuela is recouping billions his company is owed almost two decades after its oil projects were nationalized, rather than drilling new wells.聽

February 5, 2026
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GenLogs Receives $60 Million to Grow Trucking Intelligence

GenLogs, a startup using roadside sensors and artificial intelligence to combat cargo theft and fraud in the trucking industry, secured $60 million in Series B funding, the company said.

February 5, 2026
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Canada to Revamp Tariffs to Help Automakers

Prime Minister Mark Carney鈥檚 government plans to change its tariff system to create a stronger financial incentive for automakers to invest in Canada.

February 5, 2026
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FMCSA Warns Carriers of Aggressive Phishing Scheme

FMCSA said motor carriers are being targeted by an aggressive new phishing operation 鈥渢o steal sensitive information or demand illegal payments鈥 while pretending to represent officials.

February 5, 2026
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Companies Announce Most Job Cuts for Any January Since 2009

The report on Feb. 5 also showed hiring intentions slid 13% from a year earlier to 5,306 鈥 marking the weakest total for any January in the firm鈥檚 records back to 2009.

February 5, 2026

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