Just six days after New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie signed the compromise gas-tax legislation into law, two of his fellow Republicans introduced a bill on Oct. 20 to repeal it.
October 24, 2016Search
Showing 10 of 22358 results
= Premium Content
Congress’ 2017 Transport Agenda Murky With Committee Leaders in Tight Races
In this election cycle, senior transportation policymakers, including House Transportation Chairman Bill Shuster (R-Pa.), Rep. Jeff Denham (R-Calif.), chairman of the Railroads subcommittee and Sen. Roy Blunt (R-Mo.), a senior member of the Commerce Committee, are scrambling to hold on to their seats.
October 24, 2016Bridge Construction Method Saves States, Drivers Time
Rhode Island had a pair of bridges in East Providence that were in such poor condition that Vice President Joe Biden termed one of them “shameful” during a visit this spring.
October 24, 2016Appeals Court Rejects Obese Driver’s Claim That He Needn’t Submit to Sleep Apnea Test
An appeals court has rejected claims by an obese truck driver that he should not have been required by his employer to submit to a sleep study to determine if he had obstructive sleep apnea.
October 24, 2016CTA Signs MOU to Enhance Trucking Health, Safety
The Canadian Trucking Alliance signed a memorandum of understanding with the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety on Oct. 20.
October 21, 2016FHWA Makes $1 Million in Emergency Funds Available for S.C. in Wake of Hurricane Matthew
South Carolina can access $1 million in emergency relief funds from the Federal Highway Administration to help fix roads and bridges damaged by Hurricane Matthew.
October 21, 2016FTC Charges Two With Fraud in Selling Registration Services
The Federal Trade Commission has charged two individuals with using a fake government affiliation to sell commercial trucking registration services.
October 21, 2016Opinion: The Real Cost of Regulations for Small Carriers
Economists often speak of a “regulatory drag” on our economy related to the costs associated with the many regulations passed over the years.
October 24, 2016FMCSA Issues Safety Advisory on Samsung Galaxy Note7 Smartphones
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued a safety advisory on Oct. 21 to provide “notice and information” for commercial motor vehicle owners, operators and passengers on the risks and regulations associated with the transportation of the recently recalled Samsung Galaxy Note7 smartphone and also for other damaged, defective or recalled lithium cells or batteries used for portable electronic devices
October 21, 2016Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker Announces Automated Driving Technology Committee
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker signed an executive order Oct. 20 outlining his plan for “The AV Working Group,” his committee on automated vehicles.
October 21, 2016