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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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FAA to Cut Flights 10% at 40 Major US Airports Amid Government Shutdown

The U.S. will cut flight capacity by 10% at 40 high-volume markets across the country, as travelers continue to face flight disruptions due to an uptick in air traffic controller absences.

November 6, 2025
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House Chairman Wants Highway Bill That Looks to Technology

Rep. Sam Graves said he intends to advance a surface transportation measure that recognizes emerging technologies while prioritizing long-standing infrastructure networks.

November 6, 2025
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Trucking Grows More Confident About Freight Market Upturn

Data provided to Transport Topics shows an acceleration in carrier capacity exits, and observers see a number of macroeconomic dominoes starting to fall into place.

November 6, 2025
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Indiana to Expand Commercial Vehicle Enforcement With ICE

鈥淭he safety of our state is our top priority, and we鈥檒l keep working with our federal partners to keep Hoosiers 鈥 and Americans 鈥 safe,鈥 Gov. Mike Braun said.

November 6, 2025
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DOT Sets Sights on CDL Mills After Safety Audit Findings

鈥淲e are going to take a hard look at those individuals and there will be serious consequences for them,鈥 Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said of lax driver training schools.

November 6, 2025
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Layoffs Rise to Highest Level Since 2003

"This comes as AI adoption, softening consumer and corporate spending, and rising costs drive belt-tightening and hiring freezes,鈥 Challenger, Gray & Christmas said in the report.

November 6, 2025
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Most Major US Airports Among 40 Facing FAA Flight Cuts

Flights at major U.S. hubs from New York to Los Angeles will be reduced starting Nov. 7 as the FAA faces severe air traffic controller staffing shortages.

November 6, 2025
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Death Toll Rises to 12 in UPS Cargo Jet Crash in Kentucky

The death toll from a UPS Inc. cargo plane crash rose to 12 as investigators began looking into what caused the fiery Nov. 4 accident near the company鈥檚 global hub in Kentucky.

November 5, 2025
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Search Continues for Victims of UPS Cargo Jet Crash

First responders were searching for more victims Nov. 5 after a聽UPS cargo plane crashed and exploded聽in a fireball at the company鈥檚 global aviation hub in Kentucky, killing at least 12 people.

November 5, 2025
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Key Supreme Court Justices Question Trump鈥檚 Global Tariffs

A decision against Trump could force more than $100 billion in refunds and remove a major burden on the U.S. importers that are paying the tariffs.

November 5, 2025