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The U.S. economy expanded less than forecast in the second quarter after a weaker start to the year than previously estimated as companies slimmed down inventories and remained wary of investing amid shaky global demand.

The co-chairman of the state’s powerful budget-writing committee called on Gov. Scott Walker this week to consider finding ways to raise revenue for the state’s transportation budget, which will suffer from a $939 million shortfall in the next biennium, according to the latest estimates.

The value of commodities moved by truck among the United States, Canada and Mexico increased 1.3% to $59.3 billion in May, the Department of Transportation announced.

A research division at the U.S. Department of Transportation that examines ways to improve freight connectivity and logistics named a new director July 28.

State transportation officials hope Iowa’s first freight plan will provide the guidelines necessary to manage a growing industry of airplanes, trains and semi-trailers.

Inspectors across North America placed 12.4% of inspected vehicles out of service with brake violations in a special unannounced brake check day earlier this year, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance announced on July 26.

Former National Transportation Safety Board Chairwoman Deborah Hersman is scheduled to keynote the inaugural Women in Transportation Seminar at Virginia Tech on Sept. 1.

Twenty-eight drivers with disabilities in one eye have been allowed to drive trucks on interstate highways, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced July 19.

The Port of Palm Beach broke ground July 21 on construction of a $10.4 million mini-slip at its southernmost berth that could eventually serve as a base for cargo service to Cuba.

TAG Truck Center filed construction documents showing it intends to build facilities valued at more than $23 million at the old Mall of Memphis site.