The rule had "put the trucking industry on a path to economic ruin and would have crippled our supply chain, disrupted deliveries and raised prices," said ATA President Chris Spear.
July 30, 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.
Trump’s Tariff Deadline Is Friday: Here Are Deals So Far
Key details remain sparse — or not immediately captured in writing. Here’s what we know about the agreements so far.
July 30, 2025Economy Rebounds a Surprisingly Strong 3% in Q2
American gross domestic product — the nation’s output of goods and services — rebounded after falling at a 0.5% clip from January through March, the Commerce Department reported July 30.
July 30, 2025Kentucky Awards $5.7M to Boost Multimodal Riverport Freight
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced $5.7 million in state grants awarded to 15 public riverport projects to increase multimodal freight handling.
July 29, 2025Trump Sets Tariff Rate for India at 25%
President Donald Trump suggested he would add an additional penalty over the country’s energy purchases from Russia.
July 29, 2025Senate Panel OKs 2026 DOT Funding Bill With $927M for FMCSA
“It is critical that we make significant investments to modernize our air traffic control systems and improve our airports, roads, railways, bridges and ports," Sen. Susan Collins said.
July 29, 2025China, US Agree to Extend Tariff Pauses After Stockholm Talks
China’s top trade official Li Chenggang said the two sides agreed to keep the tariffs at current levels — the U.S. taxing Chinese goods at 30% and China collecting 10% on U.S. products.
July 29, 2025Diesel Price Ticks Down 0.7¢ to $3.805 a Gallon
The national average diesel price inched down seven-tenths of a cent to $3.805, stopping a streak of three straight increases, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
July 29, 2025UPS Withholds Outlook on Market Upheaval After Mixed Quarter
UPS has struggled to get a handle on volatility in the market, underscoring the challenges for the courier’s effort to reconfigure its network and revitalize its business.
July 29, 2025FMCSA Abandons Speed Limiter Proposals for Heavy Trucks
Regulators never settled on a speed at which the limiters would be set. FMCSA and NHTSA had proposed and sought comment on a range of 60 to 68 mph.
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