Trucking companies continue to deal with an avalanche of safety and environmental regulations while bracing for potential disruption from new technology and changes in shipping patterns.
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Rep. Graves Skeptical Next President Will Act on Transportation in First 100 Days
WASHINGTON — The next occupant of the White House will look to make a “huge splash” on myriad issues, but transportation funding will not be one of them, Rep. Sam Graves (R-Mo.) said at a conference here on July 14.
July 14, 2016Port of Virginia Container Volume Rises Little in June
The Port of Virginia saw a small gain in container volume last month and a smidge more than that for the fiscal year that ended June 30, port officials announced July 12.
July 13, 2016US Transportation Activity Stalls, Fed Reports
U.S. transportation activity stalled from April to July as freight volume and rail cargo declined in several regions, the Federal Reserve reported.
July 13, 2016Agency Awards Pipeline Safety Training Grants
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration on July 13 announced it awarded $3.7 million to help train instructors responsible for training private-sector hazardous materials employees.
July 13, 2016Commerce Committee Checks Up on FAST Act Safety Provisions
Members of the Commerce Committee in the Senate will look at how the 2015 highway law is affecting safety on highways and rails, and boosting freight connectivity.
July 12, 2016N.J. Senate President Offers Transportation Funding Compromise to Christie
The battle over transportation funding in New Jersey that has shut down road projects in the state took another turn July 11 when Senate President Stephen Sweeney offered an olive branch to his nemesis, Gov. Chris Christie.
July 12, 2016Data Improvements Needed to Enhance Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program, CVSA Official Says
WASHINGTON — The quality of data used in a federal state grant program needs to improve to ensure the program’s effectiveness, the president of a leading safety group told a Senate panel on July 12.
July 12, 2016Pennsylvania Transportation Planners Told to Embrace Technology, Changes
Regional planners should be flexible, innovative and adaptive as they develop transportation recommendations for the future.
July 12, 2016NHTSA Warns Drivers Not to Play Pokemon Go and Drive
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration warned drivers July 8 not to play the megahit augmented reality game Pokemon Go while driving.
July 11, 2016