President Obama told chief executives on Dec. 3 he doubts congressional leaders will be able to advance a long-term comprehensive transportation measure next year, approving instead a short-term highway funding fix.
December 3, 2014GovernmentBusiness
Supreme Court Hears Arguments in UPS Pregnancy Discrimination Case
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court on Dec. 3 heard oral arguments in a high-profile UPS case that may provide guidance for employers on whether they must provide “light duty” jobs or otherwise accommodate pregnant employees unable to perform their normal job duties.
December 3, 2014GovernmentBusiness
Eno Center Proposes Fixes for Highway Trust Fund
WASHINGTON — The Eno Center for Transportation, a Washington, D.C., think tank, has outlined ways to realize long-term funding for the national transportation system in a report unveiled at the National Press Club on Dec. 3.
December 3, 2014GovernmentBusiness
Number of Fleets Using PrePass Passes 40,000
HELP Inc. announced that the number of qualified fleet customers using its PrePass bypass solution has passed the 40,000 mark as of Dec. 2.
December 3, 2014GovernmentBusiness
NHTSA Nominee Mark Rosekind to Address Senate Panel Dec. 3
Mark Rosekind, the administration’s choice to lead the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, is scheduled to appear before a key Senate panel Dec. 3.
December 2, 2014GovernmentFuelBusiness
Rep. Petri Supports Bill That Would Raise Fuel Taxes
Tom Petri (R-Wis.), the outgoing chairman of the subcommittee on highways, said he will become a co-sponsor of a bill that would increase federal fuel taxes to support the nation’s transportation system.
December 2, 2014GovernmentBusiness
Overweight, Oversize Load Carriers Request HOS Exemption
The Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association has asked federal regulators to exempt carriers who haul overweight and oversize loads from the 30-minute rest break provision of the hours-of-service regulations for commercial motor vehicle drivers.
December 1, 2014Government
Sen. Collins Urges Colleagues to Pass HOS Restart Changes
Sen. Susan Collins said she is negotiating with congressional leaders to ensure that her proposal to suspend changes to the hours-of-service restart rule is included in an omnibus bill that would fund the government through the end of fiscal 2015.
December 1, 2014BusinessGovernment
Mark Rosekind Nominated to Lead NHTSA
Mark Rosekind was nominated Nov. 19 by the White House to head the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
December 1, 2014Government
CVSA Wants CSA Scores Pulled From Public View
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has sent a letter to Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx requesting the removal of carriers’ Compliance, Safety, Accountability scores from public view.
December 1, 2014