In June, American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear traveled to Florida to meet with then-presidential candidate Donald Trump to gain insight into what the trucking industry might expect should Trump win a second White House term. Â
January 8, 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.
2025: Will The Trump Administration Be a Friend of Trucking?
Flying Taxis Are on the Horizon
Joby Aviation and other ambitious companies collectively have raised billions of dollars to turn air taxis into reality.
January 8, 2025Northvolt Owners Back Plan to Keep Making Batteries
Northvolt AB shareholders approved the bankrupt electric vehicle supplier’s plan to keep building battery cells while it seeks new funding to restructure under Chapter 11 protection.
January 8, 2025Biden Unveils Clean Energy Tax Credits Amid Uncertain Future
The Biden administration made new tax credits available for companies that generate clean electricity and argued it would be a mistake for President-elect Donald Trump to try to undo them.
January 7, 2025New N.C. Governor Acts on Hurricane-Damaged Roads, Bridges
In one of his first acts as North Carolina’s new leader, Gov. Josh Stein signed an executive order to complete repairs on 8,000 roads and bridges that sustained damage during Hurricane Helene.
January 7, 2025Republicans Set Stage for Trump’s Agenda
After Congress’ certification of the presidential election Jan. 6, Republicans expressed confidence in their ability to advance President-elect Donald Trump’s agenda.
January 7, 2025Ford Recalls 295,000 Diesel Trucks Over Fuel Pump Issue
Several makes and models of Ford trucks have been recalled over possibly a defective fuel pump that can cause a loss of power and increase the risk of a crash.
January 7, 2025California Gets $122 Million to Build EV Infrastructure
The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded California $122.9 million to build zero-emission vehicle charging and fueling infrastructure for electric vehicles, including heavy trucks.
January 7, 2025Chinese Companies Protest US Listings as Linked to Military
HONG KONG — The U.S. Defense Department has added dozens of Chinese companies to a list of companies it says have ties to China’s military, prompting some to protest.
January 7, 2025Winter Weather Prompts States to Waive Fuel Delivery Regs
A swath of icy weather and snow that hit multiple states beginning Jan. 4 resulted in emergency hours-of-service waivers for truckers delivering heating fuel in several states.
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