December 15, 2025 Express Update

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued a Regional Declaration of Emergency the evening of December 12th in response to winter storms and cold weather, and a power outage at a major gas refinery and industrial complex in Marcus Hook, PA. The FMCSA action waives the hours of service requirements defined in Part 395 […]

The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue has published the following notice that will be included in the December 13 Pennsylvania Bulletin regarding the 2026 Oil Company Franchise Tax and Alternative Fuels Tax Rates. The 2026 Oil Company Franchise Tax rates will remain at the following amounts: Gasoline: 57.6 cents Diesel fuel: 74.1 cents Click Here to read the entire notice […]

House Bill 1425 passed the House in June, introduces significant new regulations for electronic cigarettes containing nicotine and for tobacco retailers across the state. The legislation directs the attorney general to establish and maintain a vapor product directory, a centralized list determining which nicotine-containing electronic cigarettes may be legally sold. Under the bill, manufacturers must […]

Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) is hosting a webinar with other state partners to share information on seasonal weather expectations, road condition monitoring, and tools available to help commercial transportation-reliant sectors stay informed. The session will highlight resources for receiving timely travel updates during severe winter weather and integrating weather awareness into operational planning. This webinar […]