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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’s happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.

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Oil Stocks Sharply Higher After US Action in Venezuela

While the U.S. action is unlikely to have an immediate impact on crude prices given the current glut in the market, it could upend energy markets and have an impact on the geopolitical landscape.

January 5, 2026
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Transportation Stocks Eye Record on Economic Growth Hopes

Among the Dow Jones Transportation Average's best performers in 2025 were C.H. Robinson Worldwide, surging 56%, as investors fawned over its use of artificial intelligence to cut costs. 

January 5, 2026
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OPEC+ Sticks With Plan to Keep Oil Flow Steady Amid Turmoil

Key members led by Saudi Arabia and Russia agreed Jan. 4 to keep production levels steady through the end of March, ratifying a decision made in November to suspend last year’s sequence of increases.

January 5, 2026
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Port of Oakland Reports 4.1% Decline Year Over Year

Port officials see the latest numbers as a sign of a stabilizing market and resilient demand for California’s agricultural goods in light of President Trump's tariffs.

January 5, 2026
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4 Railroads Object to Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Merger

CSX, BNSF Railway, Canadian Pacific Kansas City Southern and Grand Trunk Railroad filed requests last week that the Surface Transportation Board reject Union Pacific’s application.

January 5, 2026
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US Multinationals Excluded in OECD Deal From 15% Tax

The U.S. and more than 100 other countries finalized an agreement that would exempt American companies from some foreign taxes, the culmination of a monthslong effort to create a carve-out.

January 5, 2026
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Ram Revives $100,000 TRX V-8 Truck Amid Looser Regulations

Stellantis said Jan. 1 that the 2027 Ram 1500 SRT TRX will be available in the second half of this year and cost $102,590 including destination charge.

January 5, 2026
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Oil Prices Fall Back After US Capture of Venezuela's Maduro

Oil prices fell back Jan. 5 while the prices of precious metals surged as markets reacted calmly to the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in a weekend raid.

January 5, 2026
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2026 DOE Regional Diesel Fuel Prices

2026 Diesel prices from the U.S. Energy Information Administration are drawn from a weekly national survey of about 400 diesel service centers.

January 5, 2026
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Year Ahead Will Test DOT Power to Withhold State Funds

An audit of states’ processes and procedures for granting non-domiciled commercial driver licenses and commercial learner’s permits was launched by DOT Secretary Sean Duffy in June.

December 30, 2025

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