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Publication of Final ELD Rule Delayed Again

Federal regulators have failed to meet their projected Nov. 30 date for publication of the long-awaited final rule mandating the use of electronic logging devices.

November 30, 2015

US Capitol Christmas Tree Completes Journey From Alaska, Will Be Lit Dec. 2

Lynden Transport driver John Schank has completed his 3,000-mile delivery of the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, which will be lit Dec. 2 by Speaker of the House Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) at 5 p.m. EST.

November 30, 2015

NTSB Seeks Industry’s Help to Stem Synthetic Drug Use

The National Transportation Safety Board last week asked government agencies and commercial vehicle associations to help stem the potential use of synthetic drugs.

November 30, 2015

AAR Appeals DOT Tank Car Safety Rules

The Association of American Railroads has challenged the Department of Transportation’s tank car safety rules at the U.S. Court of Appeals after the agency rejected the trade group’s bid to have the agency revise its standards.

November 25, 2015

Truckers Will Benefit From Northern Virginia Road Improvements

Some relief is on the way for truckers who battle Northern Virginia’s heavy traffic on Interstates 95 and 395.

November 25, 2015

FMCSA Announces Plan to Create a Voluntary Driver Legal Drug Use Form

Federal trucking regulators have asked for public comment on a plan to create a voluntary driver medication form designed to help medical examiners determine if prescription drugs being taken by a driver could interfere with the driver’s ability to operate a commercial vehicle.

November 25, 2015

Florida Budget Earmarks $9.9 Billion for Roads in 2016-2017

Florida Gov. Rick Scott's proposed 2016-2017 transportation budget hands the state Department of Transportation $9.9 billion, the bulk of which would be spent on roads.

November 24, 2015

Economy Grows More Than First Estimated on U.S. Stockpiles

The U.S. economy expanded at a faster pace in the third quarter than previously reported, reflecting a smaller hit from efforts to rein in bloated inventories.

November 24, 2015

US Highway Deaths Up 8.1% This Year, DOT Says

The death toll on U.S. highways rose 8.1% in the first half of 2015 as low fuel prices contributed to a jump in miles driven by Americans, according to new figures from the Transportation Department.

November 24, 2015

Nafta Trade Value Declines 8.8% in September

The value of U.S. trade with Canada and Mexico in September decreased by 8.8% year-over-year to $93.2 billion, although truck freight value slipped by just 0.1%, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation.

November 24, 2015