The final defendant in a multimillion-dollar cargo theft ring that stretched across three states was recently sentenced by a federal court in Indiana.
January 26, 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.
Trump Threatens 100% Tariff on Canada
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Jan. 25 his country has no intention of pursuing a free trade deal with China, in a response to Trump’s tariff threat.
January 26, 2026DOD Creates Permanent Unit for Military Moves
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced an immediate update to processes linked to the personal property moving system, designed to improve the experience for service members.Â
January 26, 2026Snow, Cold Continue to Disrupt US After Storm
Deep snow — over a foot extending in a 1,300-mile swath from Arkansas to New England — halted traffic, canceled flights and triggered wide school cancellations Jan. 26.Â
January 26, 2026Toyota Recalls 162,000 Pickup Trucks Over Faulty Screens
The recall affects model year 2024-2025 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid trucks. Affected customers are currently being notified, according to a statement from Toyota.
January 26, 2026US Natural Gas Jumps Almost 20% as Arctic Blast Takes Hold
The winter storm is estimated to have knocked offline almost 10% of U.S. natural gas production, just as demand for the heating and power plant fuel jumped.
January 26, 2026VW Halts Plans for Audi Factory in US as Tariffs Hit Profit
Volkswagen’s plans for a possible Audi factory in the U.S. aren’t progressing as U.S. tariffs add a burden and talks for local incentives haven’t yielded results, CEO Oliver Blume said.
January 26, 2026US Natural Gas Logs Record Weekly Gain as Arctic Blast Looms
U.S. natural gas futures for February delivery surged 70% as the market braced for a historic winter storm that’s poised to send temperatures plummeting and boost demand for the heating fuel.
January 23, 2026Federal Agents Take Aim at ‘Cabotage’ in Arizona
Commercial truck drivers holding B-1 visas can haul freight between the U.S. and Mexico but are prohibited from domestic U.S. transport of goods, even if those goods are foreign in origin.
January 23, 2026Oaktree, Anchorage Buy Into First Brands Bankruptcy Loan
Distressed-debt giants Oaktree Capital Management and Anchorage Capital have amassed positions in the bankruptcy financing for First Brands Group.
January 23, 2026