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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.

Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Trump Nominates Navy Veteran Brent Sadler to Lead MARAD

Sadler is a 26-year U.S. Navy veteran and former submariner. He is a senior research fellow in naval warfare and advanced technology at The Heritage Foundation.

March 26, 2025
Government, Business, Safety

ASCE Gives US Highway Conditions a D+ Grade

In its quadrennial infrastructure report card, the American Society of Civil Engineers issued a D+ grade for the country’s intricate network of roadways.

March 26, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment

Trump Hits Auto Imports With 25% Tariff in Trade Fight

President Donald Trump signed an order to implement a 25% tariff on auto imports, expanding a trade war designed to bring more manufacturing jobs to the U.S.

March 26, 2025
Government, Business, Safety

Baltimore Marks One Year After Tragic Bridge Collapse

 A year after the catastrophic collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, Maryland leaders honored the six construction workers who were killed that night.

March 26, 2025
Government, Business

Union Says Ancora Aims to Sell Mills for US Steel Revival

The United Steelworkers said investor Ancora wants to sell U.S. Steel Corp.’s state-of-the-art mills to fund sweeping upgrades of union-run facilities.

March 26, 2025
Government, Business

Trump Weighs Imposing Copper Import Tariffs in Weeks

U.S. tariffs on copper imports could be coming within several weeks, months earlier than the deadline for a decision, according to people familiar with the matter. 

March 26, 2025
Government, Business

Ambassador Warns Canada About Using China as ‘Bargaining Chip’

China’s ambassador warned the Canadian government against using it as a “bargaining chip” in trade negotiations with the U.S.

March 25, 2025
Government, Business, Global Freight, Top 50

Struggling USPS a Privatization Target for Trump

The U.S. Postal Service has been struggling for years, and now President Donald Trump and Elon Musk are considering privatizing it. How did we get here?

March 25, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

Court Slashes $462 Million Wabash Verdict to $120 Million

A St. Louis court has drastically reduced a $462 million jury verdict issued against trailer manufacturer Wabash in connection with a 2019 fatal accident.

March 25, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment

Court Preserves Detroit Transmission Housing Supply Line

A component supplier must continue to supply Detroit Diesel with housings for Detroit-branded transmissions installed on Freightliner and Western Star truck production lines, a court ruled.

March 25, 2025