Access to parking for the nation鈥檚 commercial drivers will increase because of recent legislation Congress and President Donald Trump approved Feb. 3.
February 3, 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.
Trump Approves Funding Plan to Reopen Federal Agencies
The partial U.S. government shutdown ended late in the afternoon of Feb. 3 after President Donald Trump signed into law a funding deal he negotiated with Senate Democrats.
February 3, 2026EU Moves to Partner With US on Critical Minerals
The European Union will pitch the U.S. on a critical minerals partnership to curb China鈥檚 influence, looking to shape the Trump administration鈥檚 push to strike global agreements this week.
February 3, 2026EPA Gives Engine Makers 30 Days to Provide DEF System Data
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin is asking major diesel engine OEMs to provide critical data about diesel exhaust fluid system failures to remedy equipment problems for truckers and farmers.
February 3, 2026Commerce Committee Advances Trump Transportation Nominees
The Republican-led Senate will be next to consider the nominees who, if confirmed, would join Secretary Sean Duffy鈥檚 leadership team at the Department of Transportation.
February 3, 2026SBA Says Green Card Holders Will Be Ineligible for Loans
In December, SBA issued a policy note that said up to 5% of a business could be noncitizen owned. But the current policy rescinds that, as well as making lawful permanent residents ineligible, too.
February 3, 2026Toyota Industries Posts Profit Growth as Tariff Impact Hits
This could be Toyota Industries' last fiscal year as a publicly listed company as it is the subject of a take-private proposal from the Toyota group.
February 3, 2026China to Ban Hidden Door Handles on Cars Starting in 2027
Vehicles including Tesla鈥檚 Model Y and Model 3, BMW鈥檚 iX3, and other models by many Chinese brands feature retractable car door handles that could be subject to the new rules.
February 3, 2026Oil Tanker Rates Spike on Iran Tensions, Tight Supply
Last week鈥檚 speculations about escalating tensions between Iran and the U.S. prompted a rush from charterers to secure vessels ahead of any potential supply disruption, shipbrokers said.
February 3, 2026Newsom's New EV Rebate Framework Would Boost Musk's Tesla
California Gov. Gavin Newsom outlined plans for a $200 million electric vehicle subsidy in the state that would represent a major boost to Elon Musk鈥檚 Tesla and other EV makers in the state.
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