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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.

GovernmentBusinessSafety

GAO: Condition of Large U.S. Bridges Improving, but Challenges Remain

The condition of the nation’s large bridges has improved over the last decade, but state transportation officials have faced challenges constructing or completing major projects on large bridges over the past five years, according to a new report by a congressional watchdog agency.

August 16, 2017
GovernmentTechnologySafety

Iowa DOT to Install System to Help Truck Drivers Find Parking Along I-80

By 2019, rest areas along Iowa’s busy Interstate 80 freight route will be equipped with technology to help truck drivers traveling the highway to track parking availability, according to the state’s Department of Transportation.

August 16, 2017
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

TMW, PeopleNet Say Better Connectivity Needed to Meet Demands of E-Commerce

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — As the growth of e-commerce continues to reshape the supply chain, transportation providers will need to become increasingly connected with their trucks, drivers and freight to keep pace with shippers’ demands, TMW Systems and PeopleNet executives said.

August 16, 2017
GovernmentBusiness

Trump Predicts Democrats Will Support Infrastructure Funding Plan

After issuing an executive order to streamline the permitting process for construction projects, President Trump expressed confidence that his yet-to-be unveiled long-term infrastructure funding plan would gain bipartisan backing on Capitol Hill.

August 15, 2017
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafety

Dan Horvath Talks About Volunteering at NTDC

Each year the National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships depends on the contributions of a massive volunteer force. Dan Horvath of TransForce describes his role in this interview with TT's Eugene Mulero. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)

August 15, 2017
GovernmentBusiness

Federal Regulators, Railroad Shippers Ratchet Up Pressure on CSX to End Delays

Federal regulators and railroad shippers have turned up the heat on CSX Corp. over repeated service disruptions in a series of letters to and from Washington.

August 15, 2017
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyLogisticsTCA

Roads That Pay for Themselves: Startup Nears Two Smart Pavement Pilot Project Contracts

After years of planning, the next several months are when Tim Sylvester will get the chance to start testing out what he’s been telling people for years: roads can pay for themselves.

August 15, 2017
GovernmentBusinessTCA

Proposed Werner Facility in Limbo After Pennsylvania Town Runs Out of Time to Vote

A proposal for a trucking facility in Palmer Township remains in limbo after supervisors ran out of time to vote on a conditional use permit after a three-hour meeting Aug. 14.

August 15, 2017
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

US Pursuing Aggressive Timeline for Wrapping Up NAFTA Talks

The U.S. is heading into the first round of talks on an updated North American Free Trade Agreement with an aggressive timeline for completing talks with Mexico and Canada, a Trump administration official said.

August 15, 2017
GovernmentFuel

Diesel Climbs 1.7¢ to $2.598 a Gallon for Seventh Consecutive Gain

The U.S. average retail price of diesel rose 1.7 cents to $2.598 in the seventh consecutive weekly rise for trucking's main fuel.

August 14, 2017