Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx is “cautiously optimistic” that Congress will pass long-term transportation legislation in the near future.
October 29, 2015BusinessGovernment
House Preps Highway Bill After 35th Funding Patch
A multiyear highway bill that would jump-start the process for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to reform its program that scores motor carriers on safety performance is likely to reach the House floor as early as this week.
November 1, 2015GovernmentBusinessSafetyAutonomous
ATA Chairman Hopeful Speaker Paul Ryan ‘Will Lead’ Passage of Highway Bill
American Trucking Associations Chairman Pat Thomas has a message for new Speaker of the House Paul Ryan.
October 29, 2015GovernmentBusiness
Nafta Truck Freight Value Declines for Second Month
The value of U.S. trade with Canada and Mexico carried by truck declined for the second consecutive month, the Bureau of Transportation Statistics reported Oct. 29.
October 29, 2015GovernmentBusinessSafety
Rural Areas Receive Record Percentage of DOT TIGER Grants
Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx announced Oct. 29 that the department will issue $500 million in infrastructure grants covering 39 projects in 34 states.
October 29, 2015Government
Economic Growth Cools as US Companies Rein in Inventories
The U.S. economy expanded at a slower pace in the third quarter as companies took advantage of gains in consumer and business spending to reduce bloated stockpiles.
October 29, 2015GovernmentBusiness
House Rules Committee to Tackle Senate's Long-Term Highway Bill Nov. 2
The House Rules Committee is scheduled to meet Nov. 2 to address general debate for a Senate-passed highway reauthorization bill.
October 28, 2015Government
Senate Confirms Sarah Feinberg to FRA Top Post
The Senate on Oct. 28 easily confirmed Sarah Feinberg by voice vote to head the Federal Railroad Administration.
October 28, 2015GovernmentBusinessSafetyFuelAutonomous
Rhode Island Trucking Association Offers Alternative to Gov. Raimondo’s Plan
When Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo announced her transportation plan based on truck tolling Oct. 8, Rhode Island Trucking Association President Chris Maxwell called RhodeWorks “ridiculous.”
October 28, 2015GovernmentBusiness
Senate Advances House-Passed Highway Funding Extension
A swift voice vote by the Senate on Oct. 28 to send President Obama legislation that would extend funding authority for highway programs through Nov. 20 marked the 35th time Congress has passed such short-term fixes.
October 28, 2015