August marks the fifth straight month of declines, as auto exports were hit by President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
September 17, 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.
DOT Pilot Programs to Explore HOS Rest-Break Flexibility
The Split Duty Period and Flexible Sleeper Berth pilot programs were included in the Department of Transportation's so-called Pro-Trucker Package.
September 17, 2025Oil Trader Bets Brent Crude Will Fall Below $50 by Year-End
The wager reflects growing sentiment among some of the world’s most prominent energy forecasters that the oil market will be oversupplied by the end of the year.
September 17, 2025US Farmers, Biofuel Firms Could Win in EPA Proposals
The EPA proposed requiring large oil processors to make up for biofuel blending obligations waived for small refineries, boosting farmer-friendly stocks.
September 16, 2025Lawmakers Introduce Catalytic Converter Theft Bill
A bill aimed at mitigating thefts of automotive catalytic converters by making the components more traceable was recently introduced in the House of Representatives.
September 16, 2025UK Pauses Push to End US Steel Tariffs Before Trump Visit
As President Donald Trump heads to the U.K. for a state visit, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has punted negotiations on removing U.S. steel tariffs, according to a source.Â
September 16, 2025Trump Extends Deadline to Land TikTok Deal Until Dec. 16
President Trump extended the deadline for TikTok’s Chinese parent, ByteDance, to divest the platform’s U.S. operations — this time until Dec. 16 — staving off a shutdown of the app in the U.S.
September 16, 2025Democrats Aim to Force Senate Vote on Canada, Brazil Tariffs
Sen. Tim Kaine says he will introduce two separate bipartisan resolutions this week that would terminate the national emergencies that Trump declared to justify the tariffs.
September 16, 2025NHTSA Investigates Tesla Door Handle Failures
Safety agency cites incidents in which exterior door handles stopped working and trapped children inside.
September 16, 2025Rivian Breaks Ground on $5 Billion Georgia Plant
The groundbreaking is proceeding despite President Donald Trump’s successful push to roll back EV tax credits, starting Sept. 30.
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