“To lawfully operate a commercial motor vehicle in Oklahoma, you must be here legally and you must be able to understand English," Gov. Kevin Stitt said in a Nov. 4 statement.
November 7, 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’s happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.
N.Y., N.J. Grant Key Permits for Williams Gas Pipeline
New York and New Jersey granted crucial permits for a long-stalled Williams Cos. pipeline project that would bring more natural gas to the New York City area from Pennsylvania.
November 7, 2025Trump Asks Justice Department to Probe Meatpacker Prices
President Trump asked the Justice Department to start an investigation into the meatpacking industry, accusing them of driving up the price of beef through collusion and other means.
November 7, 2025China Trade Pact ‘Ambiguity’ Leaves US Tractor Makers in Limbo
It’s unclear if the next few months will mark a turning point for the struggling farm machinery sector, with minimal details on the U.S.-China trade deal for manufacturers.
November 7, 2025China to Resume Nexperia Chip Exports, Dutch Leader Says
Dutch PM Dick Schoof said China agreed to resume deliveries of Nexperia chips from plants in the country, signaling a possible breakthrough in a clash that risked disrupting auto production.
November 7, 2025Illinois Lawmakers Approve 30% Truck Toll Hike
The truck toll increases would start in 2027, with scheduled increases after that. But Matt Hart, executive director of the Illinois Trucking Association, intends to continue fighting.
November 7, 2025North American Softness Drags on Daimler Truck Earnings
Daimler Truck North America orders in the most recent quarter totaled 26,168 trucks and buses, down 29% year over year from 36,794 vehicles, but nearly double Q2’s 13,842 total.
November 7, 2025First Brands Wins Access to Last $600M of Emergency Funds
First Brands Group won access to $600 million of remaining bankruptcy financing, which company lawyers said was needed to prevent the company from immediately shutting down.
November 7, 2025Airlines Cut Flights, With More Cancellations Into Next Week
Airlines across the U.S. have canceled flights as the longest government shutdown in history snarls up air travel and forces thousands of passengers to change their travel plans.
November 7, 2025China Renews Soybean Imports From US Suppliers
The decision follows the meeting between President Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, a summit that produced a trade truce that set China back on the path to buying American farm goods again.
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