A bill making its way through the Texas Legislature could make it more difficult for victims to reap multimillion-dollar jury verdicts against truckers in lawsuits that result in serious injury or death following a crash.
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Matt Silver, CEO of Cargado, discusses how AI, data and smarter platforms are reshaping cross-border shipping.
Stakeholders Advocate Action on Biden’s Infrastructure Plan
With policymakers aiming to commence consideration of President Joe Biden’s $2.25 trillion infrastructure plan this spring, groups representing every corner of the transportation landscape appear united in their calls for action on Capitol Hill.
April 7, 2021NTSB Adopts New Most Wanted List of Safety Concerns
The National Transportation Safety Board’s new Most Wanted List includes calling on automobile and truck manufacturers to install collision-avoidance and connected-vehicle technologies in all vehicles.
April 7, 2021Illinois DOT Explores Initiatives to Reduce Bridge Strikes
The Illinois Department of Transportation is pursuing two pilot initiatives meant to reduce bridge strikes by large trucks.
April 6, 2021ATA, Insurance Groups Vow to Tackle Towing Fraud, Staged Accidents
American Trucking Associations, the American Property Casualty Insurance Association and the Coalition Against Insurance Fraud have announced a plan to combine their resources to pursue legislation to tackle two of trucking’s biggest problems — towing fraud and staged accidents.
April 6, 2021Maine Gov. Mills’ Executive Order Aims to Accelerate Vehicle Electrification
Maine Gov. Janet Mills signed an executive order to accelerate “clean transportation solutions” through measures such as increased charging infrastructure and more electric vehicles.
April 5, 2021FHWA Approves Environmental Assessment for New York City
The Federal Highway Administration has greenlighted an Environmental Assessment for New York City’s proposed congestion pricing program.
April 5, 2021Biden’s Big Infrastructure Plan Hits McConnell, GOP Blockade
WASHINGTON — Republicans in Congress are betting that it’s more advantageous to oppose President Joe Biden’s rebuild America agenda than to lend support for the $2.25 trillion undertaking for roads, bridges and other infrastructure investments.
April 5, 2021ATA Supports Federal Legislation to Help States Curb Cellphone Use for All Motorists
American Trucking Associations has announced its support for federal legislation aimed at helping states curb distracted driving using cellphones for all motorists, a leading cause of highway accidents and fatalities.
March 31, 2021Truck Parking Legislation Introduced in US House
A bill designed to facilitate access to parking around the country for commercial vehicles was recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.
March 30, 2021