American Trucking Associations will be a supporter of the new North American Commercial Vehicle Show that debuts in Atlanta on Sept. 25-29.
February 27, 2017EditorialGovernment
Editorial: Hit Pause on CSA Scoring
In business or in battle, it is often critical to consider the adage, “he who hesitates is lost,” as the window for taking advantage of an opportunity is often distressingly brief. Spend too much time pondering a situation and the landscape has changed, your chance has vanished.
February 27, 2017BusinessSafetyGovernmentLogistics
Maverick’s Vaughn Named Transport Topics’ First Recruiter of the Year
NASHVILLE — Brad Vaughn, vice president of recruiting for Maverick Transportation of North Little Rock, Arkansas, was named the winner of Transport Topics’ first Recruiter of the Year award as the Recruitment and Retention Conference concluded here on Feb. 24.
February 24, 2017GovernmentBusiness
Infrastructure Investments ‘Something We Will Agree On’ With Trump, Says Colorado Gov. Hickenlooper
WASHINGTON — Proposals designed to increase funding for infrastructure projects could bring together most governors and the Trump administration, Gov. John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.) said Feb. 24.
February 24, 2017GovernmentBusiness
Truck Drivers Can Pay Tolls in Texas With PrePass
Help Inc. announced that its PrePass transponders can now pay tolls at facilities run by the Texas Department of Transportation, North Texas Tollway Authority and the Harrison County Toll Road Authority.
February 24, 2017GovernmentBusiness
Trump's Nafta Revamp Could Hit Close to ϳԹ for Key US Industries
American companies importing vehicles and their parts, electronics and fruit from south of the border would be well-advised to keep a close eye on the future of Nafta.
February 24, 2017GovernmentBusiness
Infrastructure Stocks Slump as Stimulus Not Seen Until 2018
Investors who bet Donald Trump would quickly make good on his pledge to fix the nation’s highways and bridges are being taken for a road-trip in financial markets.
February 23, 2017GovernmentBusiness
Trump's Trade Concerns? WTO Head Says Organization Can Handle It
The World Trade Organization has the tools to handle many of the trade concerns raised by President Trump, Director-General Roberto Azevedo said, seeking to calm worries that the new U.S. administration could usher in a new era of protectionism.
February 22, 2017Government
In US, 3.2 Trillion Miles Driven in 2016
Trucks, cars and buses accounted for 3.2 trillion miles driven in the country last year, according to an estimate released by the Federal Highway Administration on Feb. 21.
February 22, 2017GovernmentBusiness
FHWA Releases $1 Million in Emergency Aid to Repair Nevada’s Storm-Damaged Infrastructure
The Federal Highway Administration on Feb. 21 announced it was making available $1 million in emergency relief funds for repairs to flood-damaged roads and bridges in Nevada.
February 22, 2017