Freight railcar inspections are happening less often and are not as thorough as in the past due to staff cuts, time constraints and regulatory loopholes, a union official testified June 23.
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I-95 Bridge in Philadelphia Reopens Ahead of Schedule
PHILADELPHIA — Interstate 95 reopened June 23 less than two weeks after a deadly collapse in Philadelphia, a quicker-than-expected rebuild to get traffic flowing again on a major highway.
June 23, 2023Louisiana Adapts Law to Include EV Charging Stations
Louisiana has a new law that enables the state to regulate fueling stations for charging electric vehicles.
June 23, 2023I-95 Bridge Repair: How NASCAR Helped Speed Things Along
PHILADELPHIA — The race to reopen a stretch of Interstate 95 is getting a boost from a truck-mounted jet dryer that’s normally used to keep moisture off the track at the Pocono Raceway.
June 22, 2023ATA’s Spear: Emission Mandates Must Follow Realistic Timelines
WASHINGTON — ATA President Chris Spear said trucking supports clean air initiatives but warned against efforts to compel businesses to use emerging vehicle technology before it's ready.
June 22, 2023FBI Says EVs Raise Risk of Cyberattacks
Trucking companies that are considering electrifying their fleets must be on their guard for the heightened opportunities such decisions offer cybercriminals, according to the FBI.
June 22, 2023Feds Move to Require AEBs for Heavy Trucks
Two federal agencies announced a joint proposed rule requiring automatic emergency braking systems on heavy trucks, aiming to mitigate the frequency and severity of rear-end crashes.
June 22, 2023NHTSA to Evaluate AEB System Errors on Certain Cascadias
NHTSA has launched a preliminary evaluation into complaints involving automatic emergency braking system errors on certain Freightliner Cascadia trucks.Â
June 22, 2023GOP Senators Press for Labor Nominee Julie Su’s Withdrawal
Nearly three dozen Republican senators called on President Joe Biden to withdraw from consideration his nominee to lead the Department of Labor.
June 22, 2023Senate Committee Advances PRO Act on Worker Classifications
A Senate panel on June 21 approved legislation that would seek to update federal classifications for workers.
June 22, 2023