A federal appeals court has reinstated a lawsuit challenging the New York Thruway Authority’s use of millions of dollars in toll revenues to maintain the state’s canal system used mostly by tourists.
August 4, 2015Government
Transportation Department, ATA Spar Over Meaning of Report by Congressional Agency
A Government Accountability Office report on statistical methodology at the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration generated a celebration by Department of Transportation officials and charges of excessive spin control by American Trucking Associations.
August 4, 2015GovernmentBusiness
Aggressive Roadcheck Inspections Lead to Bump in Citations
U.S. truck and bus safety inspections surged in early June, coinciding with International Roadcheck, the safety campaign by North American law enforcement departments.
August 4, 2015GovernmentBusiness
Tennessee Gov. Begins Tour of State’s Aging Infrastructure
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam (R) will visit 15 cities across the state over the next two months to draw attention to aging roads and bridges needing repair.
August 4, 2015Government
Washington Truckers Paying Extra 7¢ Per Gallon to Fund Long-Term Road Improvements
The tax on diesel fuel and gasoline rose 7 cents a gallon Aug. 1 as part of the “Connecting Washington” transportation plan that was signed into law by Gov. Jay Inslee (D) last month.
August 4, 2015Government
Secretary Anthony Foxx, Sen. Deb Fischer to Tour Cornhusker State
Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx is heading to the Midwest midweek to chat with Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), chairwoman of the chamber’s trucking policy panel.
August 3, 2015BusinessGovernment
Carriers Seek Dismissal of Suits Filed by TransVantage Bankruptcy Trustee
More than 265 carriers, including dozens from the Transport Topics Top 100 list, are seeking to dismiss claims by the trustee for bankrupt freight payment firm TransVantage.
August 3, 2015GovernmentBusiness
Obama Signs 3-Month Highway Funding Extension (with video)
President Obama signed the three-month extension of funding for federal highways measures July 31, but criticized Congress for failing to agree on a longer-term solution.
July 31, 2015GovernmentBusiness
NHTSA's Rosekind: Hacking Risk May Be Broader Than Fiat Chrysler
The cybersecurity issues that led Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV to recall 1.4 million vehicles this month could pose a problem for cars and trucks from other automakers, the top U.S. auto safety regulator said July 31.
July 31, 2015BusinessGovernmentLogistics
Consumer Sentiment Falls in July on Weaker Expectations
Consumer confidence retreated in July as Americans’ expectations deteriorated to an eight-month low.
July 31, 2015