The Trump administration has made the revival of U.S. metals and minerals production a key priority with a focus on copper, which is used in transportation.
August 25, 2025Transportation 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.
NHTSA Investigates Honda Engine Failure Risks
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it鈥檚 aware of about 3,000 complaints alleging that 3.5 liter V-6 engines in Honda and Acura vehicles from the 2016 through 2020 model years failed because of faulty connecting rod bearings.
August 25, 2025Swiss Post Joins Other Nations Suspending US Goods Shipments
The move by Switzerland鈥檚 national postal service follows President Donald Trump鈥檚 elimination of a tariff loophole for so-called 鈥渄e minimis鈥 merchandise.
August 25, 2025Undocumented Driver Accused in Florida Crash Is Denied Bond
The crash sparked a clash between DHS and California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom over Harjinder Singh, a native of India, obtaining a work permit and driver鈥檚 license in the state.
August 25, 2025Top 100 Private Carriers Tap Brakes on Growth
The largest private carriers in North America have navigated volatile markets and shifting freight patterns this year as tariffs and trade deals shake up international supply chains.
August 25, 2025Private Fleets Adapt to Tariff-Driven Volatility
Private trucking fleets serving many economic sectors have been operating in a highly uncertain business environment this year as trade negotiations and tariffs roil supply chains.
August 25, 2025Powell Opens Door to September Rate Cut at Jackson Hole
Following Powell鈥檚 remarks investors boosted bets that the Federal Open Market Committee would cut rates at their Sept. 16-17 meeting.
August 22, 2025FMCSA Extends Waiver for Paper Medical Certifications
The Aug. 21 extension offers a reprieve to drivers in the 12 states that missed a June deadline for transitioning to electronic medical certifications.
August 22, 2025Trump EPA Waives Refiners From Biofuel-Blending Mandate
The decision applies to 38 small refineries that had requested waivers from annual blending quotas, according to a statement Aug. 22.
August 22, 2025Canada to Drop Many Retaliatory Tariffs to Appease Trump
But the government is likely to keep 25% import taxes on U.S. steel and aluminum products, as well as its tariffs on U.S. automobiles.
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