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NHTSA Data Shows Slight Increase in Large-Truck Occupant Fatalities

The number of large-truck occupants who died in traffic crashes rose slightly in 2019, while overall traffic fatalities declined, according to NHTSA.

October 1, 2020

US Traffic Deaths Fell 2% in 2019 for Third Straight Yearly Drop

Traffic deaths in the U.S. fell for the third consecutive year in 2019, the government’s road safety agency reported.

October 1, 2020

FAST Act’s Yearlong Extension Signed Into Law

The law governing the country’s transportation operations was extended for a year after President Donald Trump’s recent signing of a temporary funding measure that averts a shutdown of the federal government.

October 1, 2020

Biden Emphasizes Infrastructure Resilience, Electrification in Debate

Under his administration the highways of tomorrow would consist of thousands of charging stations for fleets of electric vehicles, former Vice President Joe Biden insisted during his first debate with incumbent President Donald Trump.

September 30, 2020

Boeing Tempers Hoopla on Max’s Return After Crisis ‘Dug a Hole’

Boeing Co. is plotting a low-key comeback for the 737 Max, the grounded jetliner that has spent almost two years engulfed in controversy and tragedy after two fatal crashes, said people familiar with the matter.

September 30, 2020

Los Angeles Continues to Study Congestion Pricing’s Potential

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority is proceeding with outreach efforts as it explores the potential of a congestion pricing pilot program for the region.

September 30, 2020

FMCSA Unveils HOS Resource as Revised Rules Take Effect

FMCSA has launched an online tool to help carriers and drivers better understand the hours-of-service regulations that took effect Sept. 29.

September 29, 2020

US Lawmakers Propose Tighter Rules for New Airplanes

Lawmakers who criticized regulators over the way they approved the Boeing 737 Max will propose changing the way that the Federal Aviation Administration certifies new plane designs and uses private-sector employees to perform safety analysis.

September 29, 2020

Trump Announces Shipping of Millions of Rapid Tests for States

President Donald Trump announced plans to distribute millions of Abbott Laboratories’ 15-minute COVID-19 test in the coming weeks, a move aimed at expanding access and helping reopen schools that are seen as key to getting parents back to work.

September 28, 2020

Georgia DOT Wins Transportation Management and Operations Award

The Georgia Department of Transportation was named the overall winner of the National Operations Center of Excellence’s transportation systems management and operations awards.

September 25, 2020