Several commercial trucking organizations on March 14 presented the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration with a poster honoring 76 professional drivers.
March 15, 2016GovernmentBusiness
Truck Tolling Supported at IBTTA Session
“There are a lot of states interested in what Rhode Island is doing,” moderator Christopher Mwalwanda of CDM Smith said at the International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association’s Transportation Policy and Finance Summit on March 15.
March 15, 2016GovernmentBusinessTechnology
Capitol Agenda for the Week of March 15: Why an Aviation Bill Matters
This week, we’re looking at an aviation policy bill as a forum for lawmakers to advance nonaviation measures through Congress. Here's the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
March 15, 2016GovernmentBusiness
FMCSA Proposed Rule Would Ease Transition of Military Truck Drivers to Civilian Employment
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will issue a proposed rule to amend commercial driver license regulations that would ease the transition of military personnel into civilian careers in the truck and bus industry.
March 15, 2016Government
FMCSA to Accept Mexican Commercial Vehicle Inspections
U.S. federal trucking regulators have announced they are accepting the official Mexican standard for annual commercial vehicle inspections of Mexico-domiciled motor carriers by authorities in that country.
March 15, 2016Government
FHWA Tweaks Highway Safety Improvement Plan
The Federal Highway Administration has published changes to Highway Safety Improvement Program regulations derived from MAP-21 and the FAST Act.
March 14, 2016BusinessGovernment
Jim Runk to Retire After Nearly 44 Years With Pennsylvania MTA
Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association President Jim Runk announced his retirement pending the expected hiring of a successor this summer.
March 14, 2016GovernmentBusinessSafety
House T&I Director Touts FAST Act’s Freight Program
WASHINGTON — Chris Bertram, staff director for the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, touted a grant program in a 2015 highway law as a useful tool for advancing freight projects.
March 14, 2016Government
DOT Announces 7 Smart City Finalists
Austin, Texas; Columbus, Ohio; Denver; Kansas City, Missouri; Pittsburgh; Portland, Oregon; and San Francisco are finalists for the Department of Transportation’s Smart City Challenge, Secretary Anthony Foxx announced March 12 at the South by Southwest conference in Austin.
March 14, 2016BusinessGovernment
Port of Virginia Container Volume Rebounds
After a three-month lull, container volume at the Port of Virginia’s terminals bounced back significantly in February, increasing nearly 24% from the same month a year ago.
March 14, 2016