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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.

GovernmentBusiness

Trade Court Blocks Most Trump Tariffs, Ruling They're Illegal

A federal court blocked President Donald Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs on imports under an emergency powers law, swiftly throwing into doubt Trump鈥檚 signature set of economic policies.

May 29, 2025
GovernmentSafety

DOT Nominees Await Senate Consideration for FRA, FTA Posts

David Fink and Marc Molinarlo, nominees for top posts at two Department of Transportation agencies, await consideration before the Senate.

May 28, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentLogistics

Canada Confirms No Duty Laws Broken in Vietnam Chassis Case

The assessment confirmed an April 9 preliminary ruling by the CBSA, which took into account comments and responses submitted by the main parties.

May 28, 2025
GovernmentFuel

Diesel Price Sheds 4.9垄 to $3.487 a Gallon

The national average diesel price changed course from a week earlier, dropping 4.9 cents to hit $3.487 a gallon, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data released May 28.

May 28, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyAutonomousTCA

Michigan County Board Opposes I-94 Self-Driving Corridor

Washtenaw County officials are opposed to proposed express lanes on about 39 miles of Interstate 94 between Ann Arbor and Detroit that one day could be dedicated to self-driving vehicles.

May 28, 2025
GovernmentTechnologySafety

Arizona Adds Real-Time Truck Parking Info at 4 Stops on I-10

The Arizona Department of Transportation has incorporated real-time truck parking availability status for Interstate 10 rest areas on its state traveler information website.

May 27, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

NYC Wins Order Against US Funding Freeze in Congestion Fight

New York won a court order temporarily barring the Trump administration from withholding federal approvals or funds for the state鈥檚 transportation projects.

May 27, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Hegseth Orders Military to Address Moving 鈥楧eficiencies鈥

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called on the U.S. Transportation Command to address 鈥渄eficiencies鈥 to ensure that thousands of military members have successful moves this summer.

May 27, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

US Poised to Receive Golden Share in US Steel-Nippon Tie-Up

The U.S. government is poised to receive a so-called golden share in U.S. Steel as a condition for approving Nippon Steel's proposed acquisition of the American company.

May 27, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuelLogisticsTCA

Three More Years of Clean Truck Fees Approved at Port of L.A.

The Port of Los Angeles will continue to collect a $10 clean truck fund fee for the next three years.聽But at least two harbor commissioners indicated it warrants a closer look going forward.

May 27, 2025