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, 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.
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, 2025Key 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, 2025US Companies Added 42,000 Jobs in October, ADP Data Shows
While helping to temper concerns of a faster deterioration in the job market, the modest payrolls increase last month is consistent with a general softening in labor demand.
November 5, 2025California Disputes FMCSA on Non-Domiciled CDL Compliance
DOT Secretary Sean Duffy has accused California of having the most 鈥渆gregious鈥 licensing situation of any state, with 25% of its non-domiciled CDLs in violation of federal rules.
November 5, 2025China to Remove Retaliatory Tariffs on Some US Farm Products
The country鈥檚 Finance Ministry confirmed it would end tariffs imposed March 4 on soybeans and other U.S. agricultural products including corn, wheat, sorghum and chicken, effective Nov. 10.
November 5, 2025Supreme Court Considers Trump Tariffs
The administration is trying to defend the tariffs after lower courts ruled聽the emergency law Trump invoked聽doesn鈥檛 give him near-limitless power to set and change duties on imports.
November 5, 2025Lawmakers Urge DOT Crackdown on Fraudulent CDL Mills
Members of Congress are urging DOT to investigate so-called CDL mills and enforce English proficiency rules as part of broader efforts to improve driver training and highway safety.
November 4, 2025Duffy Warns of 'Mass Chaos' in Skies if Shutdown Continues
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy predicted Nov. 4 that there could be chaos in the skies next week if the government shutdown drags on and air traffic controllers miss a second paycheck.
November 4, 2025US Steel Says Japanese Ownership to Unlock $3B in Value
The companies also identified more than 200 initiatives to boost efficiencies by adding Nippon Steel鈥檚 technological expertise to U.S. Steel operations.
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