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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.

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Tesla Sued Over Fatality in Growing Scrutiny of Doors

The lawsuit comes weeks after suits filed in Wisconsin and California involving fatal crashes in which occupants allegedly became trapped when the doors wouldn't open.

November 21, 2025
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Consumer Sentiment Falls to One of Lowest Levels on Record

The final November sentiment index dropped to 51 from 53.6 in October, according to the University of Michigan. Views of personal finances were the dimmest since 2009.

November 21, 2025
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Trump's Tariffs Put Dent in Japan's Exports to US

President Donald Trump placed聽a 15% tax on goods imported from Japan.聽It's a heavy burden for the major U.S. ally, but shipments to the rest of Asia are helping to offset lost sales.

November 21, 2025
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DOT Threatens to Withhold $75M From Pennsylvania Over CDLs

Pennsylvania Gov.聽Josh Shapiro's administration said the federal government didn't identify a single CDL issued to someone who wasn't eligible.

November 21, 2025
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Trump鈥檚 Energy Department Revamp Removes Clean Energy Offices

The Trump administration is eliminating Energy Department offices focused on clean energy and renewables, including an office that conducted research into plug-in electric trucks.

November 20, 2025
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Truck Tonnage Slips 2.1% Sequentially During October

Freight tonnage continued to slow sequentially in October, reaching its lowest level since the start of the year, American Trucking Associations reported Nov. 18.

November 20, 2025
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UPS Plane That Crashed in Kentucky Had Cracks in Engine Mount

A series of photos released by the National Transportation Safety Board shows the left engine coming off the UPS plane and flying up and over the wing as it rolled down the runway.

November 20, 2025
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Congress to Weigh $200 Million Boost for Truck Parking

Senate Majority Leader John Thune urges lawmakers to focus on long-term funding, a move that could preclude another shutdown by dispelling a recent habit of extending short-term measures.

November 20, 2025
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USDA Confirms More Soybean Exports to China, First Wheat Sale

The warming of ties between the U.S. and China have boosted crop prices, with soybeans hovering near the highest levels since June 2024.

November 20, 2025
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FMCSA May Withhold Millions From 4 States Over CDL Flaws

Texas, South Dakota, Colorado and Washington were sent letters Oct. 23 by FMCSA聽Chief Counsel Jesse Elison detailing preliminary determinations of noncompliance.

November 20, 2025

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