The U.S. Department of Transportations information systems and the sensitive data they contain are not effective in all critical maturity levels, according to a new audit issued by the DOT Office of the Inspector General.
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Justin Olsen, maintenance director at TCW, breaks down the hidden impact of poor trailer management on operations, compliance and safety.
Walmart, Tesla Settle Lawsuit Over Fiery Solar Panels
NEW YORK Walmart and Tesla have settled a lawsuit filed by the retail giant alleging that Tesla installed rooftop solar panels that caught fire.
November 6, 2019CARB Rule Would Set Sale Quotas for Zero-Emission Trucks
The California Air Resources Board has proposed a regulation requiring that manufacturers sell a set percentage of zero-emissions battery-electric and fuel cell trucks beginning with model year 2024.
November 6, 2019VMT Tax for Trucks Presents Revenue Option for Highway Account, CBO Reports
About $2.6 billion in revenue would have been generated in 2017 if commercial trucks were taxed at a rate of 1 cent per mile, and compliance reached a rate of 90%, according to a recent report by the Congressional Budget Office.
November 4, 2019Seattle DOT Launches Public Version of Roadwork Planning App
The Seattle Department of Transportation has launched a public version of dotMaps, its online tool to help travelers stay informed about construction projects and plan their routes.
November 4, 2019Transportation Leaders Officially Kick Off Volpe Center Construction
Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao recently celebrated the groundbreaking of a construction project for the agencys new John A. Volpe Transportation Systems Center in Cambridge, Mass.
October 31, 2019Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine Renews Self-Driving Car Initiative
COLUMBUS, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Oct. 29 signed an executive order renewing DriveOhio, the state initiative promoting self-driving cars and other forms of smart mobility.
October 29, 2019HHS Establishes Guidelines for Oral-Fluid Specimen Drug Testing
The Department of Health and Human Services has established scientific and technical guidelines for the inclusion of oral fluid specimens for use in the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Programs.
October 28, 2019Researchers Explore Potential of VMT Model for Commercial Trucks
For years now, policymakers have sought a viable funding alternative to the federal fuel tax. Since raising the gas and diesel taxes continues to be an unpopular approach to funding infrastructure, most vocal members of the U.S. Congress have discussed a vehicle-miles-traveled fee as an alternative. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
October 28, 2019Schumer Proposes $462 Billion Car Swap Gas for Electric
WASHINGTON Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is proposing a $462 billion trade-in program to get millions of Americans out of climate-damaging gas vehicles and into electric or hybrid cars over the next decade.
October 25, 2019