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Congress Eyes Finish Line for Freight-Centric Budget Bill

Debate on a multibillion-dollar budget bill targeting supply chain connectivity concerns, clean energy initiatives and economic incentives remains front-and-center on Capitol Hill.

August 11, 2022

US House Lawmakers Unveil AV Caucus

Two House lawmakers formed a group to promote autonomous vehicle policies on Capitol Hill. Their aim is to generate support from colleagues for comprehensive legislation targeting the technology.

August 10, 2022

Elite Truckers to Meet in Indianapolis for National Truck Driving Championships

Heading into their 85th anniversary after a two-year hiatus, the National Truck Driving Championships return with a high level of excitement and a slate of competitors ready to once again showcase their skills behind the wheel.

August 8, 2022

NHTSA Probes Tesla Crashes That Killed Two Motorcyclists

DETROIT — Two crashes involving Teslas apparently running on Autopilot are drawing scrutiny from federal regulators and point to a potential new hazard on U.S. freeways: The partially automated vehicles may not stop for motorcycles.

August 5, 2022

ATA’s Chris Spear Optimistic About Trucking Economy, R.I. Tolling Verdict

American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear said the trucking industry continues to show resilience despite challenges in the U.S. economy, marked by two straight quarters of negative gross domestic product and interest rate hikes by the U.S. Federal Reserve that aim to slow decades-high rates of inflation.

August 4, 2022

US Senate Proposes Fiscal 2023 FMCSA Funds

Senate funding leaders are proposing $873.6 million for federal trucking programs as part of a fiscal 2023 transportation bill.

August 1, 2022

Bridge Slide in Utah Involved Technical Savvy — and Dish Soap

Truckers driving over the Interstate 15 freight corridor in Utah may not realize lane closures were minimized to several hours instead of days when a new 550-ton bridge slid into place using dish soap, hydraulic jacks and technical skill.

August 1, 2022

The Glider Truck Is Gone, but Not Forgotten

In its heyday, Fitzgerald Glider Kits was the nation’s top glider truck manufacturer, building and selling thousands of the new truck cab bodies powered by older rebuilt engines.

July 28, 2022

Top 7 Considerations for an AI-based Vehicle Safety System

Program Airs: August 18. 2022. Many vendors claim to have AI-based safety systems. But what are the key considerations when choosing an AI-based vehicle safety system? It’s critical to understand this to help prevent collisions and to save on your bottom line.  

August 18, 2022

New Rule to Thwart Railroad Efforts to Cut Train Crews

OMAHA, Neb. — Railroads will be required to maintain two-person crews under a new rule announced July 27 that will thwart industry efforts to cut crews down to one person.

July 27, 2022