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FMCSA Announces Delay of Rule Involving Driver Medical Cards

A new federal rule due for implementation in June that would eliminate the need for truck drivers to carry their medical cards has been delayed for three years due to a hack of the registry of certified medical examiners in December.

April 26, 2018

How Hackers Could Cause Chaos on America’s Roads and Railways

When hackers struck the Colorado Department of Transportation in a ransomware attack in February and again eight days later, they disrupted the agency’s operations for weeks.

April 24, 2018

Opinion: Safety Culture Falls Outside Government Purview

Should the federal government be measuring your company’s safety culture? The short answer is “no.” Absolutely not.

April 24, 2018

Several Members of Congress Send Letters Asking EPA to Drop Proposal to Repeal Glider Kit Regulation

Members of Congress on both sides of the aisle have written three letters to Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt asking him to reconsider his proposal to repeal an Obama administration regulation that would limit the number of glider kits manufactured each year.

April 20, 2018

FHWA Offers $60 Million in Transportation Technology Grants

The Federal Highway Administration has made $60 million in grant money available for states and cities that are leading transportation-related technology projects.

April 18, 2018

New Hampshire Self-Driving Vehicle Legislation Faces Speed Bumps

A bill that would allow companies to road-test self-driving vehicles in New Hampshire may be facing some speed bumps.

April 18, 2018

FHWA Audits Utah DOT National Environmental Policy Act Compliance

Consistent communication between managers and staff members could benefit the Utah Department of Transportation as it executes National Environmental Policy Act responsibilities, according to a recent federal audit.

April 17, 2018

Virginia Tech Vehicle Test Track System to Include Rural Road Simulation

Virginia Tech Transportation Institute is in the midst of a major expansion of its vehicle test track system in Blacksburg, Va., as it works to complete this fall a simulated rural road system covering 120 acres.

April 17, 2018

Rhode Island Truck Tolls Delayed Until Late May

Rhode Island’s truck tolls have been postponed once again, this time until at least late May, a delay that is expected to cost $20 million in lost revenue.

April 16, 2018