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Capitol Agenda for the Week of Oct. 8: Federal Funding for Roads on Tribal Lands

A funding opportunity of $300 million for the building and repairing of surface transportation at tribal and federal lands has been made available, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced Oct. 3. Here's a look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

October 5, 2018

App-Enabled Freight Platforms Help Small Carriers Find Loads, Boost Efficiency

Large fleets typically have been the first to benefit from the spread of technology in trucking, but digital freight brokers are working to extend some of the same advantages to smaller carriers and independent drivers.

October 5, 2018

Arizona DOT Expands Mexican Training Program to Subcontractors

Truckers who operate in the maquiladora business are the newest participants in the Arizona Department of Transportation’s truck safety improvement program.

October 2, 2018

Capitol Agenda for the Week of Oct. 1: T&I Chairmanship and the Elephants in the Room

The two Republicans vying for the chairmanship of the transportation panel in the House say they will make it a priority to craft legislation aimed at rebuilding the country’s roads and bridges. Here's a look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

October 1, 2018

Wabco Announces Partnerships, New Technology

Wabco Holdings Inc. announced partnerships with truck makers and technology companies as well as new safety systems, among others.

September 25, 2018

Strick Earns Certification, Adds Cooper Tires

Strick Trailers, manufacturer of aluminum sheet and post trailers, announced that its new GardX rear-impact guard has received certification from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

September 24, 2018

Capitol Agenda for the Week of Sept. 24: Here's What Makes Autumn Awesome

Fall is kicking in, which means ATA's Management Conference & Exhibition must be just around the corner. Here's a look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

September 24, 2018

Fresno Heat and Foul Air Set Stage for Trump Tailpipe Debate

To test how Americans feel about its plan for rolling back car and truck pollution standards, the Trump administration will hold an initial public hearing Sept. 24 in Fresno, Calif., a place where it might reasonably expect a friendly response.

September 24, 2018

Technician Shortage Spurs Fleets to Outsource More Work

The truck technician shortage is causing some fleets to outsource more of their repair and maintenance work to dealerships.

September 21, 2018

Rigorous Maintenance Essential to Avoiding Brake Problems

Preventive maintenance on the pneumatic system of brakes is essential to keeping Class 8 trucks on the road.

September 21, 2018