Transportation Compliance News

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

GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Tesla Eyes Safer Door Handle Design Amid NHTSA Scrutiny

Franz von Holzhausen, Tesla’s longtime design chief, said the company is looking to combine the electronic and manual door-release mechanisms, which are currently in separate locations.

September 17, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

Trailer Demand to Sag Further on Tariff Uncertainty

North American trailer dealer inventories at the end of Q2 were slightly more than half the level of 12 months earlier, according to respondents to the FTR Transportation Intelligence survey.

September 17, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Trump Advances $1.3 Billion Biden-Approved Battery Loan

The loan, finalized by the Biden administration in November 2024, was among $400 billion in green bank deals halted by the Trump administration as part of its review of energy financing. 

September 17, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Federal Reserve Approves First Rate Cut Since December

The central bank’s focus has shifted quickly from inflation to jobs, as hiring has grounded nearly to a halt in recent months and unemployment has ticked higher.

September 17, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Ford, Slate Focus on Affordable EV Pickup Trucks

With President Donald Trump’s tax bill killing EV incentives at the end of the month, the push for a sub-$30,000 vehicle that runs on electrons may help buttress the projected dip in sales.

September 17, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Outlook Remains Difficult for Intermodal Logistics

“To say that we live in interesting times is an understatement,” said Anne Reinke, speaking to Intermodal Expo attendees for the first time as IANA’s new president and CEO.

September 17, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Japan’s Exports to US Plummet 13.8%, Hit by Trump’s Tariffs

August marks the fifth straight month of declines, as auto exports were hit by President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

September 17, 2025
GovernmentEquipmentSafetyLogistics

DOT Pilot Programs to Explore HOS Rest-Break Flexibility

The Split Duty Period and Flexible Sleeper Berth pilot programs were included in the Department of Transportation's s so-called Pro-Trucker Package.

September 17, 2025
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Oil Trader Bets Brent Crude Will Fall Below $50 by Year-End

The wager reflects growing sentiment among some of the world’s most prominent energy forecasters that the oil market will be oversupplied by the end of the year.

September 17, 2025
GovernmentBusinessFuel

US Farmers, Biofuel Firms Could Win in EPA Proposals

The EPA proposed requiring large oil processors to make up for biofuel blending obligations waived for small refineries, boosting farmer-friendly stocks.

September 16, 2025