Government
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.
WTO Predicts 3% Rise in Merchandise Trade in 2025
Global goods trade in 2025 will grow less then initially forecast, the World Trade Organization said, as rising instability weighs on economic activity and threatens to disrupt shipping.
FHWA Releases $134M for Hurricane Helene Road Repairs
The emergency funding aims to expedite recovery in North Carolina, Tennessee and South Carolina, which are grappling with widespread destruction left by Hurricane Helene.
CEO Says Uber Will Prioritize Autonomous Safety
Uber Technologies Inc. is prioritizing safety over profits as it develops its autonomous driving fleet, says CEO Dara Khosrowshahi.
Inflation Reaches Lowest Point Since February 2021
WASHINGTON — Inflation in the United States dropped last month to its lowest point since it first began surging more than three years ago, adding to a spate of encouraging economic news.
Hurricane Milton Pounds Cities as It Plows Across Florida
TAMPA, Fla. — Hurricane Milton barreled into the Atlantic Ocean on Oct. 10 after plowing across Florida, pounding cities with ferocious winds and rain, and whipping up a barrage of tornadoes.
White House Again Asks Congress for Baltimore Aid
In a letter to the leaders of the House and Senate, the president described Baltimore and areas recently hit hard by severe weather events as being in “urgent need of disaster assistance.”
Honda Recalls 1.7 Million Vehicles Due to Steering Glitch
Honda Motor Co. is recalling nearly 1.7 million of its popular CR-V and HR-V SUVs and Civic and Acura Integra sedans because they’re at risk of steering trouble while in motion.
Expert Proposes Driver’s Test for Autonomous Vehicles
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — A leading expert on autonomous vehicles is calling on the federal government to develop a national driver’s test that such vehicles would have to pass.
Emissions Tampering Costs Auto Parts Firm $10M in Fines
On Sept. 10, Rudy’s Performance Parts Inc. and its owner, Aaron Rudolf, were sentenced in federal court in Washington, D.C., for conspiring to violate the Clean Air Act.
Oil Faces Rockiest Start to a Month Since 2022
Oil prices have seen their most volatile start to a month in almost two years as the spiraling tensions between Iran and Israel spur a bumper bout of volatility.