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Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx announced on July 20 the opening of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Build America Bureau to help find long-term funding solutions to the nation’s infrastructure crisis.

With the 2016 presidential contest capturing the country’s attention, a prominent Washington, D.C., think tank reminded the candidates to carry out pro-infrastructure plans when one of them enters the White House in January.

A man has been arrested in connection with the theft of a trailer with $43,000 of Frito-Lay snacks inside.

The latest technologies in tolling in this country and worldwide will be the focus of a conference the International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association will host later this month in Boston.

As of July 1, Idaho truckers are now able to carry loads up to 129,000 pounds on interstate highways after being allowed to do so on state roads for three years. The change on Idaho's interstates was the result of a provision inserted in the FAST Act by Rep. Mike Simpson.  

The Highway Trust Fund should stop backing mass transit, bike-sharing, recreational trails and historical renovations, Republican leaders declared at the party’s national convention in Cleveland.

BRUSSELS — Daimler, Paccar Inc. and two other truck makers were fined a record $3.2 billion (2.9 billion euros) by EU antitrust regulators July 19 for taking part in a 14-year cartel.

Senate Commerce Chairman John Thune (R-S.D.) called on the maker of Tesla to update federal lawmakers on the vehicles’ safety features.

Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton said July 15 he is creating a public-private group to improve communication, safety and economic development related to rail service across the state.