The U.S. Senate panel with jurisdiction over the trucking industry likely will take up autonomous vehicles technology policy during the 116th Congress.
May 22, 2019Government, Technology, Safety, Autonomous
Sen. Wicker: Commerce Committee’s Agenda to Include Autonomous Vehicle Policy
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel, Perspective
Perspective: The Time to Act on Infrastructure Is Now
It is one of the greatest networks built in the history of mankind. From the Evergreen State of Washington to the Sunshine State of Florida and from the Golden State of California to the Pine Tree State of Maine — more than 45,000 miles of interstate highways connect us from coast to coast. Whether carrying food from the farm to the table, or goods from the factory floor to store shelves, interstate highways are the lifeblood of our nation’s commerce.
May 22, 2019Business, Safety
XPO Logistics’ Joseph Hicks Returns to Defend Crown at Rhode Island Truck Driving Championships
Rhode Island may be the smallest state, but that doesn’t mean it lacks talented truck drivers.
May 21, 2019Business, Safety
Three-peat Would Be Sweet Feat for FedEx Freight’s Gragg Wilson
Different class, same goal in the Nevada Truck Driving Championships. FedEx Freight driver Gragg Wilson is setting his sights on capturing a third consecutive Nevada Grand Champion crown, this time by besting the field in the Straight Truck class on June 1. Last year, he prevailed in the Sleeper Berth division en route to claiming the overall title.
May 21, 2019Business, Safety
Mark Knight Looks to Double Down on Alabama State Titles
Will big wheels keep on turning for Alabama’s defending Grand Champion? That is what an estimated field of 120 competitors will find out when the Alabama Truck Driving Championships are held May 31 in Pelham.
May 21, 2019Business, Safety
2019 Kentucky Truck Driving Championships
Photos from the 2019 Kentucky Truck Driving Championships on May 17-18 at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta. (John Sommers II/For Transport Topics)
May 21, 2019Government, Safety
Oregon’s Infrastructure Earns a C- on ASCE Report Card
Oregon’s infrastructure received a C- on its report card from the American Society of Civil Engineers.
May 21, 2019Business, Safety
America’s Road Team Captains Project Safety Image at Trucking Championships
SANDUSKY, Ohio — Truck driving championships bring out the best of the best in the industry. Whether it is lifetime competitors, former champions or Road Team captains, Ohio has them all.
May 20, 2019Government, Business, Technology, Safety
Infrastructure Week Encore: Trump, Democrats to Discuss Funding May 22
President Donald Trump and congressional Democrats agreed on April 30 to proceed with a $2 trillion infrastructure package, yet, they haven’t announced how to pay for the measure. That may change when they meet May 22 to discuss funding. Here's your Capitol Agenda look ahead at the week for trucking on Capitol Hill.
May 20, 2019Business, Safety
Ohio Grand Champion Scott Woodrome Attributes Win to Faith, Family, Competitors
SANDUSKY, Ohio — It sure seems that Scott Woodrome of FedEx Freight has figured out the key to winning. It starts with his faith in God, adds a full dose of love and support from his wife and the FedEx team, and tops it off with a diligent work ethic that gets him competition-ready.
May 20, 2019