The value of U.S. trade with Canada and Mexico in November decreased by 8.4% year-over-year to $88.2 billion, and truck freight value slipped by 0.4%, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation.
January 29, 2016Government
Gov. Raimondo Makes Industry 'A Scapegoat' With Toll Plan, R.I. Trucking Leader Says
The war of words between Rhode Island officials and the state’s trucking association over Gov. Gina Raimondo’s RhodeWorks truck-tolling infrastructure plan boiled over Jan. 29.
January 29, 2016GovernmentBusiness
Speed-Limiter Proposal to Be Published Feb. 15
A joint proposal that would require the installation of speed-limiting devices on heavy trucks is scheduled to be published Feb. 15, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation.
January 29, 2016Government
Economic Growth Cools as American Consumers Temper Spending
The U.S. economy expanded at a slower pace in the fourth quarter as households tempered spending and businesses cut back on capital investment and adjusted inventories.
January 29, 2016GovernmentBusiness
Texas State Funds to Target Three Houston Freeway Trouble Spots
With Houston choking on traffic congestion, an infusion of $447 million in state funds promises relief sooner than expected at three notorious freeway bottlenecks.
January 28, 2016GovernmentBusiness
Federal Driver Coercion Rule Takes Effect Today
A final rule that prohibits fleets, shippers and brokers from coercing truck drivers to violate hours-of-service and other safety regulations officially takes effect today.
January 28, 2016GovernmentBusiness
ATA Supports Rhode Island Trucking in Tolling Dispute With Governor
American Trucking Associations is supporting the Rhode Island Trucking Association’s strong opposition to Gov. Gina Raimondo’s toll-based transportation plan.
January 28, 2016Government
Idaho Transportation Committees Take Aim at Large Highway Truckloads, Real ID Rules
Taking action related to Real ID and allowing 129,000-pound loads on Idaho's interstate highways are two of the top issues for the House and Senate transportation committees this session.
January 28, 2016GovernmentBusiness
MoDOT Director Says 'Tidal Wave' of Repairs on Horizon, Urges Lawmakers to Act
The new director of the Missouri Department of Transportation on Jan. 26 continued his call to boost state transportation spending.
January 27, 2016GovernmentBusiness
Federal Data: 2015 on Pace to Be Most Heavily Traveled Year
Americans drove about 2.88 trillion miles by the end of November 2015, according to data from the Federal Highway Administration. The figure signals the strong possibility that last year likely will be the most traveled year in the country’s history.
January 27, 2016