Transport Topics captured national honors in two categories May 13 as the American Society of Business Publication Editors announced its 2021 Azbee winners.
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Federal, State Responses to Colonial Pipeline Attack Consider Trucking
Government agencies at the federal and state levels took a variety of measures — including some to help facilitate truck movement — in response to the cyberattack that temporarily halted operations for Colonial Pipeline.
May 13, 2021More Than 700 Barges Stuck in Mississippi River From Bridge Crack
A crack in a bridge over the Mississippi River has stranded more than 700 barges, cutting off the biggest route for U.S. agricultural exports when the critical waterway is at its busiest.
May 13, 2021Driver Positive Drug Tests Continue at Last Year’s Rate So Far in 2021
The rate of positive truck driver drug tests recorded in the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse in the first three months of this year remains on pace with last year’s, and the number of drivers who have yet to enroll in return-to-duty programs remains persistently low.
May 13, 2021Texas Senate Committee Approves Legislation to Curb Lawsuit Abuse
The Texas Senate Transportation Committee has unanimously approved a House bill that would help curb the growing trend of lawsuit abuse targeting commercial vehicles in Texas.
May 13, 2021Repairs to I-40 Bridge Could Take Months
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Repairs to the Interstate 40 bridge linking Arkansas and Tennessee could take months after a crack was found in the span, forcing thousands of trucks and cars to detour and shutting down shipping on a section of the Mississippi River, a transportation official said May 12.
May 12, 2021DOT Issues Further Allowances for Haulers in States Affected by Colonial Pipeline Attack
Government agencies at the federal and state levels have taken measures — including steps to facilitate truck movement — as a response to the cyberattack on the Colonial Pipeline.
May 12, 2021ATA's Chris Spear Calls on Congress to Advance Surface Transportation Bill This Year
The adoption of legislation designed to improve connectivity across commercial corridors and ensure long-term funding for highway programs would benefit the country’s freight supply chain, the leader of the group representing the trucking sector told a Senate panel May 11.
May 11, 2021UPS Foundation Commits to Spending $1 Million to Fight COVID-19 in India
The UPS Foundation announced a $1 million commitment to fight the COVID-19 surge in India. The combination of emergency funding, in-kind transportation movements and technical expertise is intended to provide urgent relief, as well as strategic support.
May 11, 2021New Jersey DOT Distributes Over $47 Million for Local Bridges
The New Jersey Department of Transportation announced $47.3 million in grant funding has been awarded to local government agencies to assist with bridge maintenance projects.
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