Truckers and other transportation stakeholders last week voiced a variety of regulatory, infrastructure and funding concerns to the House Highways and Transit Subcommittee.
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FMCSA Issues Final Rule on Windshield Placement of Safety Technologies
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on Sept. 23 issued a final rule permitting the windshield placement of lane departure and collision avoidance systems and other technologies on commercial motor vehicles.
September 23, 2016Duane Kenagy Appointed Interim CEO of Port of Long Beach
The Board of Harbor Commissioners approved Duane Kenagy to become interim CEO at the Port of Long Beach, California, while the search for a permanent replacement is under way.
September 22, 2016South Carolina, South Dakota, Kansas Have Most Cost-Effective State Highway Systems, Report Says
South Carolina, South Dakota and Kansas have the nation’s most cost-effective state highway systems while Alaska, New Jersey and Hawaii have the least cost-effective, according to a report released by the Reason Foundation on Sept. 22.
September 22, 2016Pennsylvania’s Turnpike Commission Toll Grab Raises Concern
Pennsylvania’s reliance on toll revenue from the nation’s oldest turnpike to fund other road and mass-transit projects is starting to worry Janney Montgomery Scott’s Alan Schankel.
September 22, 2016Trucks Hauled Most Nafta Freight by Value in July, US DOT Reports
Trucks continued in July to be the most heavily used mode for moving goods to and from the United States and both its Nafta trade partners, Canada and Mexico, hauling 64.7% of the freight, the U.S. Department of Transportation reported Sept. 22.
September 22, 2016Appeals Court Restores Antitrust Suit Against Eaton and Every Heavy-Duty Truck Maker in North America
A decision by a federal appeals court panel has restored an antitrust lawsuit by truck buyers — fleets and dealers — against transmission maker Eaton Corp. and every heavy-duty truck maker in North America.
September 22, 2016Port of Virginia Signs Long-Term Lease for Virginia International Gateway Terminal
The Port of Virginia signed a new long-term lease for the Virginia International Gateway terminal, which paves the way to expand capacity at the nation’s sixth-largest port by volume.
September 21, 2016Self-Driving Cars Must Meet 15 Benchmarks in US Guidance
The Obama administration’s proposed guidelines for self-driving cars, to be formally unveiled Sept. 20, include 15 benchmarks automakers will need to meet before their autonomous vehicles can hit the road.
September 20, 2016Nearly Twice as Many Transportation Initiatives on 2016 Ballots as 2012
While presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump dominate the election coverage, from Baldwin County, Alabama, to Los Angeles County, California, at least 57 transportation-related initiatives will appear on state and local ballots Nov. 8.
September 20, 2016