The rise in fuel production is being driven largely by the ramp-up of the Dos Bocas plant. The refinery operated at 77.5% of its installed capacity in December, its best performance to date.
January 28, 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’s happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.
Fed Leaves Rates Unchanged While Upgrading View of US Growth
The Federal Open Market Committee voted 10-2 Jan. 28 to hold the benchmark federal funds rate in a range of 3.5%-3.75%. The two dissenting were in favor of a quarter-point reduction.
January 28, 2026China Re-Enters Canadian Canola Market
China’s imports of canola and canola products from Canada — a trade valued at C$4.9 billion ($3.6 billion) in 2024 — had plunged last year after Beijing imposed steeps levies on the goods.
January 28, 2026Seroka Maps Port of Los Angeles' Bigger, Smarter Future
Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka outlined his vision for a future port, built to be bigger and smarter, during his annual state of the port address.
January 28, 2026Diesel Set to Rise as Data Centers Can Run Backup Generators
The Department of Energy authorized two power companies to direct data centers and other large facilities to run backup generators as a last resort to prevent rolling blackouts.
January 28, 2026What Is Supreme Court Thinking on Trump's Tariffs?
Nearly three months have elapsed since arguments in the closely watched tariffs case, and the Supreme Court isn't scheduled to meet in public for more than three weeks.
January 28, 2026Knight-Swift CEO Sees Enforcement Rebalancing Freight Market
Adam Miller, CEO of Knight-Swift Transportation, applauded ongoing enforcement work by the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
January 28, 2026US Gained 11,300 Ultrafast Chargers in 2025
The time it takes to fuel an electric vehicle, long a stumbling block to EV adoption, is shrinking in the U.S., as more capable cars and trucks plug into a rash of new, high-speed charging machines.Â
January 28, 2026South Carolina Deploys Virtual Weigh Stations Using Sensors
Two state agencies in South Carolina have partnered to launch virtual weigh stations to improve efficiencies in freight transportation.
January 28, 2026Actor Edward Norton Promotes Ship Emission-Cutting Tech
Actor and Stax Engineering founding partner Edward Norton promoted his company’s technology that captures ship emissions, saying the company has worked with CARB and the shipping industry.
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