While nine public-private partnerships for transportation had their financial closing in Canada in 2015, only three such infrastructure projects did the same in the United States, whose population is nine times as large.
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George Washington’s Battle Experience Led to First National Road for Freight
FORT NECESSITY, Pa. — Dwight Eisenhower is often cited for the major role he played in making surface transportation an important federal responsibility, but the idea didn’t start with Ike. It goes back to the first popular general-turned-president — George Washington.
January 4, 2016Freight Growth Seen Despite Driver Woes; Government Turns Attention to Regulations
Trucking companies are likely to see a continuation of moderate business growth in 2016 as the shortage of qualified drivers keeps a lid on fleet expansion, analysts said.
January 4, 2016Drug Test Rate Cut to 25%
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced it has lowered the minimum random drug-testing rate for truck drivers to 25% from 50% for 2016, a decision expected to save the industry millions of dollars in operational expenses.
January 4, 2016FMCSA Withdraws Vehicle Labeling Proposal
Federal trucking regulators withdrew a proposal meant to require motor carriers to use only trucks that display certain certification labels indicating the commercial vehicles met Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
December 30, 2015Withdrawal of Proposed Wetlines Rule to Be Published
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration announced on Dec. 28 that the Federal Register will publish its withdrawal of a notice of a final rule requiring tank truck carriers who haul flammable liquids to either retrofit their existing tankers to protect their wetlines or install a system to purge product from those lines.
December 29, 2015Governors to Outline 2016 Priorities at Press Club Jan. 7
Govs. Gary Herbert (R-Utah) and Terry McAuliffe (D-Va.) will specify priorities for states in 2016 at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 7.
December 29, 2015Pa. Turnpike Tolls Increase by 6% Jan. 3
Tolls on the Pennsylvania Turnpike are poised to increase by 6% at 12:01 a.m. on Jan. 3, impacting both cash and E-ZPass customers.
December 29, 2015State DOTs Might Soon Receive Old Earmark Funds
A little-noticed provision in the five-year transportation funding bill that became law on Dec. 18 might offer an unexpected funding bonus for state departments of transportation.
December 28, 2015Rep. Reid Ribble Hopeful Truck Weight Issue Advances in 2017
The leading proponent in the House for increasing weight limits for trucks is hopeful a majority in Congress will back his effort in 2017.
December 28, 2015