Thieves have targeted freight trains running through the deserts of California and Arizona in a string of audacious heists resulting in the theft of more than $2 million worth of new Nike sneakers, including many that haven’t hit the retail market yet, according to officials and court documents.
March 3, 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.
Heist: Sneaky with Sneakers, $2 Million Worth of Nikes Stolen
Congressional Policymakers Push for More Truck Parking Aid
A bill meant to improve transportation safety by increasing access to truck parking was recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.
March 3, 2025Trump Says Tariffs on Foreign Farm Goods Start April 2
The president did not clarify if this plan is part of a previously announced effort to enact so-called “reciprocal” tariffs on nearly all U.S. trading partners.
March 3, 2025Lumber Futures Surge on US Probe Into Import Dumping
Lumber futures rose to the highest in more than two and a half years after President Donald Trump ordered an investigation into shipments of the commodity into the U.S.
March 3, 2025Tariffs Could Raise US Car Prices by Up to $12,000
Tariffs of 25% on imports from Canada and Mexico threaten to exacerbate an automotive affordability crisis that is already driving buyers out of the market.
March 3, 2025Tariffs and Rising Costs Challenge US Factories
The Institute for Supply Management’s manufacturing index slipped by 0.6 point in February to 50.3, according to data released March 3. Readings above 50 indicate growth.
March 3, 2025China Eyes Retaliatory Tariffs on US Agriculture
The response from Beijing will likely include tariffs and non-tariff measures, a Communist Party-backed news outlet reported on March 3, citing a person it didn’t identify.
March 3, 2025Trump Set to Proceed With Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, China
The long-promised tariffs scheduled to take effect March 4 would easily be among the most sweeping of the Trump era, applying to roughly $1.5 trillion in annual imports.
March 3, 2025Western Nevada College Approved for Third-Party CDL Testing
The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles has paved the way for Western Nevada College to provide official third-party testing for exams for commercial driver license students.
March 3, 2025Walmart CEO: Food Prices Are Causing ‘Frustration and Pain’
The CEO of Walmart Inc. said American consumers are showing signs of stress as food prices remain stubbornly high.
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