A 2014 Oklahoma crash has put a spotlight on the potential problems associated with the synthetic cannabinoid class of drugs such as K2 or Spice that has been sold in convenience stores, gas stations and on the internet, but also remain a popular product on the street.
August 4, 2017GovernmentBusinessSafety
No Names for FMCSA Top Post Nominee, Sen. Thune Says
WASHINGTON The Senate Commerce Committees approval on Aug. 2 of Steven Bradburys nomination for general counsel at the U.S. Department of Transportation was a step forward in staffing up Secretary Elaine Chaos leadership team.
August 3, 2017GovernmentTCA
Arkansas State Highway Agency Now Called ArDOT
The transportation agency for Arkansas has a new name.
August 3, 2017Government
D.C. Mayor Appoints Jeff Marootian as Interim DDOT Director
District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser appointed Jeff Marootian as DDOTs interim director to fill the shoes of its current director, Leif Dormsjo. Marootian has been with DDOT since March as the deputy director and, before that, served as assistant secretary for administration with the U.S. Department of Transportation during the Obama administration.
August 3, 2017Government
Decline in Jobless Claims Shows Labor Demand Remains Robust
The decline in filings for U.S. unemployment benefits last week underscores steady demand for workers in a tightening job market, Labor Department figures showed Aug 3.
August 3, 2017GovernmentSafety
Arizona Mayor Commends Trump Administrations Infrastructure Push
The mayor of a city in Arizona praised President Donald Trumps position on infrastructure at a U.S. Conference of Mayors roundtable breakfast Aug. 2.
August 2, 2017GovernmentSafety
Tax Reform to Overshadow Infrastructure Legislation This Year, Thune Says
WASHINGTON The infrastructure legislative agenda that President Donald Trump promised to advance during the first months of his presidency likely will be delayed until next year, a top Republican in the Senate said Aug. 2.
August 2, 2017GovernmentBusinessLogisticsTCA
Florida Governor Appoints New Member to Tampa Port Authority After Overspending Accusations
Florida Gov. Rick Scott appointed Mike Griffin to the Tampa Port Authority due to recent reports of excessive spending at Port Tampa Bay.
August 2, 2017GovernmentBusinessLogisticsTCA
Virginia Port Authority Board Extends CEOs Contract Another Three Years
The board of the Virginia Port Authority voted unanimously to extend the contract of its top executive for another three years.
August 2, 2017Government
Senate Committee Advances Human Trafficking Prevention Legislation
WASHINGTON Legislation meant to remove individuals involved in human trafficking from the trucking industry was easily approved by a Senate committee Aug. 2.
August 2, 2017