United States: Rail, Road & Cycling

On June 18, 2026, the BIS’s Office of Information and Communications Technology and Services issued GA #3, creating an Approved Supplier Registry under the Connected Vehicles Rule.

The Trump administration has issued new guidance on federal motor vehicle tampering enforcement, aiming to clarify when individuals can legally repair their own vehicles under the Clean Air Act. While framed as expanding "Right to Repair" freedoms, the policy largely reaffirms EPA's longstanding position that repairs with a reasonable basis for not adversely affecting emissions are permissible, though questions remain about state enforcement and onboard diagnostics systems.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has removed 12 electronic logging devices from its registry due to safety and security failures, bringing the total to 79 devices removed since January 2025. Motor carriers now face a 60-day deadline to replace non-compliant ELDs while the agency simultaneously eliminates the requirement to keep physical user manuals in vehicles, raising questions about whether these measures adequately address underlying software vulnerabilities in the ELD market.

The Supreme Court's decision in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC has created new legal obligations for companies that arrange truck transportation.

A unanimous Supreme Court ruling in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC, 608 U.S. ___ (May 14, 2026) just changed what every business that ships goods needs to know about who is responsible when something...

For drivers in New York, summer means one guarantee – an increase in highway construction zones. In 2025, there were 572 crashes in work zones across New York State that led to 87 injuries and three deaths.

Utah amended the Utah Consumer Privacy Act (UCPA) to address the collection and storage of personal data by motor vehicle manufacturers (OEMs) through in-vehicle technology systems...

Class action litigation has emerged as a powerful force reshaping how transportation, automotive, and logistics companies operate and manage risk. Duane Morris announces the first edition of the Transportation...

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