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

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Seattle Airport Faces Fuel Crunch Threat After Pipeline Shuts

Sea-Tac airport is facing the threat of disruptions for jet-fuel supplies after a pipeline spill prompted a shutdown at a time when airlines are prepping for a busy Thanksgiving week.

November 21, 2025
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Diesel Price Upside Momentum to Slow After Recent Jump

U.S. diesel exports have been relatively robust of late, more than 1 million barrels per day, according to Gas Buddy. A high percentage has gone to Latin America and South America.

November 21, 2025
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Trump Tariff Cut May Ease Pain for US Coffee, Beef Lovers

President Trump’s decision to remove a key tariff on Brazilian coffee and beef may deliver some relief to markets and U.S. consumers who have struggled with soaring prices for the key staples.

November 21, 2025
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Cross-Border Freight Bridge Eyes Shuttle, Lift Prototypes

Developers of an elevated freight bridge at the U.S.-Mexico border in Laredo, Texas, using automated shuttles are set to begin building their first prototypes over the next six months.

November 21, 2025
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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 a 15% tax on goods imported from Japan. 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. 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’s 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