NHTSA officials are opening an investigation into whether Tesla's new steering-wheel-free taxis comply with safety rules a day after the company began offering rides.
September 4, 2026Transportation 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.
Trump plans executive order on direct beef sales
President Donald Trump said he was creating a program to help farmers and ranchers “process their own food," a move aimed at addressing the high cost of beef.
September 4, 2026N.Y.-N.J. Port Authority, Calstart launch $45M truck effort
The initiatives being launched will support electric truck purchases and the charging systems needed to keep them operating at the East Coast’s busiest seaport.
September 4, 2026Manufacturing and construction job growth outpaces services
U.S. job growth in manufacturing, construction and other goods producers is outpacing that of the larger services economy.
September 4, 2026Labor Day gas prices are at record high
Labor Day traditionally portends a break for drivers. But this year, something unusual is happening: Prices are on the rise.
September 4, 2026Oil prices up sharply this week
Brent crude fell 0.2% to $95.37 a barrel. U.S. gasoline prices will be higher this Labor Day weekend than they have ever been at this time of year, according to AAA.
September 4, 2026Texas law proposal targets fraudulent digital Mexican CDLs
Texas roadway crashes have been linked to untrained truck drivers who allegedly purchased valid, Mexican-issued CDLs, one official testified.
September 4, 2026U.S. job market rebounds with 162,000 new jobs
Labor Department revisions added 55,000 to June and July payrolls. Employers created 21,000 jobs in July; the Labor Department had originally reported that they’d cut 23,000.
September 4, 2026Diesel hits record price at an average of $5.85 a gallon
Because diesel is used for many freight and delivery networks, higher diesel prices mean higher transportation costs for a long list of everyday goods.
September 4, 2026Volkswagen board approves 50,000 additional job cuts
Volkswagen's supervisory board backed a sweeping overhaul that calls for 50,000 additional job cuts, far fewer models and a smaller industrial footprint.
September 3, 2026