The Federal Highway Administration published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would allow state departments of transportation more flexibility with design standards when repairing highways and interstates.
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Matt Silver, CEO of Cargado, discusses how AI, data and smarter platforms are reshaping cross-border shipping.
Truckers Confront Risk Factors for Diabetes
About nine years ago, California-based longhaul truck driver Richard Hall was in for a big surprise when he got his first Department of Transportation medical exam.
December 4, 2020Operational Cost of Trucking Down 9.3%, ATRI Finds
Costs associated with trucking operations have decreased, according to the American Transportation Research Institute.
November 24, 2020North Dakota Tops Reason Foundation’s Annual Highway Report
North Dakota has the best state-owned road system in the country, according to Reason Foundation’s recently released Annual Highway Report.
November 24, 2020Economic Outlook Bright for Holidays
Goods are pouring into ports, being delivered by trucks to warehouses and e-commerce locations, and retailers are restocking their shelves as the holiday shopping season gets into full swing. It’s also a major reason why trucking continues to outperform the overall U.S. economy.
November 24, 2020GM to Recall 7 Million Vehicles to Replace Takata Air Bags
The U.S. is making General Motors recall and repair nearly 6 million big pickup trucks and SUVs equipped with potentially dangerous Takata air bag inflators.
November 23, 2020California Appeals Court Rules Motor Carriers Not Exempt From AB 5
The California Court of Appeals has issued an opinion declaring motor carriers are not exempt from a state law aimed at reclassifying owner-operators as employees.
November 20, 2020How a Texas ‘Fender Bender’ Truck Accident Turned Into a $32 Million Nuclear Jury Verdict
A civil action against FTS International Services remains one of dozens of so-called “nuclear” verdicts against motor carriers, defined as awards in excess of $10 million, that in recent years have been on a steep rise.
November 20, 2020Trucking Offered Measure of Stability in Diesel Revenue as Pandemic Caused Gas Tax Revenue to Tank
In addition to essential supplies, truck drivers during the pandemic provided a service that is less tangible but no less important: boosting revenue for state transportation departments.
November 20, 2020FMCSA Clarifies Terms for Ag Haulers, Farmers
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration published an interim final rule clarifying some definitions associated with agricultural goods.
November 19, 2020