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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.

GovernmentBusiness

FMCSA Audited Over States’ Enforcement of English Mandates

The move arrives at a moment when the Department of Transportation is scrutinizing English-language proficiency among commercial drivers.

September 23, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Alcoa CEO Warns Tariffs Will Destroy Metal Demand in US

The head of the largest U.S. aluminum producer warns import tariffs will destroy demand for American metal, contrary to the Trump administration’s claim that duties will revitalize the industry.

September 23, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentLogistics

ATA Applauds Sponsors of Veterans’ Access to CDL Bill

Through ATA’s Trucking Cares Foundation, two senators and two congressmen were honored for their roles in the passage of the Veteran Improvement Commercial Driver License Act of 2023.

September 23, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

US, China Are ‘Talking Past Each Other,’ Says US Lawmaker

Led by Rep. Adam Smith, the visit to Beijing comes as tensions have risen between the two countries over trade, technology and opposing views on global conflicts.

September 23, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Biggest Rail Union Endorses Union Pacific Acquisition

Others are still skeptical of Union Pacific’s proposed $85 billion acquisition of Norfolk Southern.

September 23, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogisticsPrivateGlobal FreightTop 100

Amazon Battles Claims of 'Control' Over Contract Drivers

Amazon.com exercised “overwhelming control” over subcontracted drivers it claimed weren’t its employees, U.S. labor board attorneys told a judge Sept. 22.

September 23, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Lack of China Demand Hammers US Soybean Oil Prices

Soybean oil futures fell to the lowest in more than three months as Argentina moved to temporarily scrap export tariffs on the country’s crop cargoes, adding pressure to U.S. soy prices.

September 22, 2025
GovernmentSafety

FMCSA Data Shows Surge in Roadside Inspections

On a combined federal and state level, year-to-date English-language proficiency violations had reached 3,724 drivers through the end of August. 

September 22, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogisticsPrivateGlobal FreightTop 100

Trial to Start Examining Amazon's Prime Sign-Up Process

A federal trial beginning in Amazon’s hometown this week is set to examine whether the online retailing giant tricked customers into signing up for its Prime service.

September 22, 2025
GovernmentSafety

Trump to Redirect $2.4B in California High-Speed Rail Aid

The Trump administration plans to allocate the roughly $2.4 billion that was stripped from California’s embattled high-speed rail to other transit projects.

September 22, 2025