The city of Windsor, Ontario, said Michigan’s recommendation to allow more hazardous materials to cross the Ambassador Bridge is based on a deficient study that doesn’t consider the 75,000 people in Canada who would be exposed to accident risk.
June 11, 2013Government
Commerce Sends On Foxx’s Nomination to Full Senate for Confirmation Vote
The Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation voted unanimously Monday to send the nomination of Charlotte, N.C., Mayor Anthony Foxx to the full Senate for confirmation as secretary of transportation.
June 11, 2013Government, Business
House Panel Sets Hearing on New HOS Rule
A panel of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will hear next week from supporters and critics of the latest changes to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s hours-of-service rule for truck drivers, which is set to take effect in three weeks.
June 11, 2013Government, Business
Two Truck Climbing Lanes Near Completion on I-81 in Virginia
After nearly four years of construction, two truck climbing lanes on Interstate 81 in Virginia are nearing completion. One is ahead of schedule and set to open as early as this summer, and the other is little behind schedule.
June 11, 2013Business, Safety, Government
Battery Manufacturer Exide Technologies Files for Bankruptcy
Heavy-duty truck and automobile battery manufacturer Exide Technologies filed for bankruptcy after environmental regulators in California shut down one if its lead-recycling plants, Bloomberg News reported Monday.
June 10, 2013Editorial, Business, Government
Editorial: Crafting a National Freight Plan
The announcement of the roster of the National Freight Advisory Committee provides a reason to be guardedly optimistic the nation is prepared to make tough decisions regarding our transportation needs.
June 10, 2013Business, Government
3 Trucking Execs to Serve on National Freight Panel
Trucking executives are among the dozens of transportation experts who have been selected to help shape a national vision for freight movement.
June 10, 2013Government
NTSB Urges Small-Truck Safety Features That Match Tractor-Trailer Requirements
The federal agency responsible for investigating transportation accidents is pushing to have some of the same safety standards required for tractor-trailers established for smaller trucks.
June 10, 2013Government
LaHood Signals ‘Bold’ Infrastructure Plan Is Forthcoming From President Obama
WASHINGTON — Outgoing Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said President Obama will soon announce a sweeping infrastructure funding plan.
June 10, 2013Government
Sen. Lautenberg of New Jersey Dies at 89
U.S. Sen. Frank Lautenberg, a key figure in national transportation policy over the past 30 years, died last week after a lengthy illness. He was 89.
June 10, 2013