American Trucking Associations named 33 professional truck drivers as 2017-2018 America’s Road Team finalists Oct. 24. The finalists have a total of 77.6 million safe-driving miles and 893 years driving commercial vehicles. The winners will be announced Jan. 12.
October 24, 2016Government, Fuel, Business
New Jersey Senators Hope to Repeal Fuel-Tax Hikes
Just six days after New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie signed the compromise gas-tax legislation into law, two of his fellow Republicans introduced a bill on Oct. 20 to repeal it.
October 24, 2016Government, Business
Minnesota, Wisconsin Celebrate New I-90 Bridge
Officials from the Minnesota and Wisconsin departments of transportation along with elected officials celebrated the dedication of the new Dresbach Bridge over the Mississippi River on Oct. 21.
October 24, 2016Government
Bridge Construction Method Saves States, Drivers Time
Rhode Island had a pair of bridges in East Providence that were in such poor condition that Vice President Joe Biden termed one of them “shameful” during a visit this spring.
October 24, 2016Government, Business, Technology
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker Announces Automated Driving Technology Committee
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker signed an executive order Oct. 20 outlining his plan for “The AV Working Group,” his committee on automated vehicles.
October 21, 2016Government
CTA Signs MOU to Enhance Trucking Health, Safety
The Canadian Trucking Alliance signed a memorandum of understanding with the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety on Oct. 20.
October 21, 2016Government
FHWA Makes $1 Million in Emergency Funds Available for S.C. in Wake of Hurricane Matthew
South Carolina can access $1 million in emergency relief funds from the Federal Highway Administration to help fix roads and bridges damaged by Hurricane Matthew.
October 21, 2016Government
Anthony Foxx Announces Plan to Form Automation Committee
U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx announced on Oct. 20 that he will establish an Advisory Committee on Automation in Transportation.
October 20, 2016Government
More Than a Fifth of Vehicles Taken Out of Service During Roadcheck, CVSA Reports
More than a fifth of the vehicles that received the comprehensive Level I inspection during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s annual International Roadcheck were taken out of service during the June 7-9 event, CVSA reported on Oct. 20.
October 20, 2016Government, Business, Safety, Logistics
Natso Joins R.I. Trucking Association in Fight Against Truck-Only Tolls
The Rhode Island Trucking Association has a new ally, the National Association of Truck Stop Operators, in its ongoing battle against Gov. Gina Raimondo’s trucks-only tolling plan.
October 18, 2016