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

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Federal Funding Cuts Set to Slow Spread of EV Chargers

President Donald Trumps federal funding cuts are poised to slow down growth in the installation of electric-vehicle charging stations across the country, according to the CEO.

April 2, 2025
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NHTSA Denies Side Underride Guard Petition From Nonprofit

NHTSA denied a request seeking an investigation into whether side underride guards on trailers could reduce the severity of vehicle collisions with tractor-trailers.

April 2, 2025
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Ontarios Ford Pushes Canada-US Trade Deal Without Mexico

Ontarios premier Doug Ford reiterated his call for Canada to strike a bilateral trade deal with the U.S., cutting out Mexico.

April 2, 2025
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Community Colleges in Four States Enhance CDL Training

Efforts to get more truck drivers on the road are taking place in several states with new community commercial driver license training programs and expanded third-party testing locations.

April 2, 2025
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Risky Reciprocal Tariffs Could Reshape Economy

After weeks of White House hype and public anxiety, President Donald Trump is set April 2 to announce a barrage of self-described reciprocal tariffs on friend and foe alike.

April 2, 2025
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GM, Hyundai Sales Rise as Trump Tariff Fears Spur Car Buying

This past weekend was by far the best weekend Ive seen in a very long time, said Randy Parker, the CEO of Hyundai and Genesis in North America.

April 1, 2025
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Lutnick Fields Rival US Steel Bids by Nippon Steel, Activist

U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has emerged as a key player in determining the future of United States Steel Corp., holding back-to-back meetings with rival bidders for the American steelmaker last week.

April 1, 2025
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Wyoming to Ease Permitting Process for Commercial Loads

Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon has enacted two laws taking effect July 1 that will offer more options for commercial load permits and impose tougher restrictions on commercial drivers.

April 1, 2025
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April 2 Tariffs to Take Immediate Effect, White House Says

President Donald Trumps sweeping tariffs will take immediate effect after they are announced April 2, his top spokeswoman said.

April 1, 2025
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Trump Says Hell Weaken GHG Standards for Cars, Light Trucks

President Donald Trump said he would look to reinstate weaker emissions standards for cars and light trucks, casting former President Joe Biden's pollution curbs as onerous for automakers.

April 1, 2025