The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has announced the members of its recently formed commercial driver panel, which will contribute to the agency’s Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee.
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TT's Seth Clevenger and Mike Senatore unpack the trends, surprises and shake-ups that define this year's Top 100 for-hire carriers..
Court Upholds FMCSA Exemption of Trucking From California Rest Break Rules
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s determination that motor carriers are exempt from California’s stringent meal-and-rest-break rules.
January 15, 2021Nevada DOT Presses On With Reno Spaghetti Bowl Project
The Nevada Department of Transportation is advancing construction for its project to renovate an interstate network in Reno known as the Spaghetti Bowl, which carries 260,000 vehicles per day.
January 15, 2021Consumer Sentiment Posts Moderate Pullback in January
U.S. consumer sentiment cooled more than forecast in January, adding to signs consumers may be growing less optimistic as vaccinations roll out amid soaring new infections.
January 15, 2021Manufacturing Output Rose More Than Forecast in December
Production at U.S. manufacturers increased in December by more than projected, marking an eighth straight month of gains as steady yet more moderate demand growth and lean inventories continue to power the sector’s recovery.
January 15, 2021Industry Responds to FMCSA’s Proposed Sleeper Berth Pilot Program
FMCSA's recently proposed pilot program regarding splitting up time in the sleeper berth has received varying responses from members of the transportation industry.
January 14, 2021Biden to Unveil $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Package in Political Test
President-elect Joe Biden on Jan. 14 will unveil a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package, according to two people familiar with the matter, setting up his first legislative test in the face of a split U.S. Senate and a deteriorating economy.
January 14, 2021New President, Congress to Find Bipartisanship With Infrastructure, Lawmakers Say
A number of lawmakers and transportation stakeholders express optimism about the potential for advancing various infrastructure funding initiatives this year.
January 14, 2021ATA Donation to Army Museum Shows Industry’s Commitment to Military, Spear Says
The trucking industry is lending its support to the new National Museum of the United States Army.
January 14, 2021NHTSA Eyes Exemptions From Some Safety Rules for Self-Driving Cars
President Donald Trump’s administration is starting to update federal motor vehicle safety standards to exempt self-driving cars from crashworthiness standards that are applied to cars operated by humans, a move questioned by safety advocates.
January 14, 2021