Rep. John Delaney (D-Md.) told a House transportation panel that the need to improve roads and bridges nationwide should trump partisan rifts on Capitol Hill as he drummed up support for the legislative fix he introduced last year aimed at upgrading aging infrastructure.
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Kentucky Enacts Law Protecting Truckers Against Liability
Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear (D) signed an anti-indemnification bill into law April 7, making the Bluegrass State the 41st state to protect truckers from having to assume all liability for accidents regardless of who is to blame.
April 8, 2014OOIDA Calls on FMCSA to Extend Medical Certification Deadline
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association has asked the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to extend the registration deadline its members must meet to be certified by a medical professional.
April 8, 2014Ambassador Bridge Begins New Toll System for Commercial Vehicles
The Ambassador Bridge has begun a new toll system for commercial vehicles, designed to ease congestion, according to the bridge’s owners.
April 7, 2014Gasoline Prices Rise to Eight-Month High in Lundberg Survey
The average price for regular gasoline at U.S. pumps rose 4.9 cents in the past two weeks to $3.6065 a gallon, the highest since July 26, according to Lundberg Survey Inc.
April 7, 2014Australian Trucking Association CEO Sees Similarities With U.S. Regulations
The head of the Australian Trucking Associations said he sees similarities in U.S. rules and that he saw “some innovative designs” in trailers at the recent Mid-America Trucking Show.
April 7, 2014NTSB Recommends Underride Protection for New Trailers, Trucks
The National Transportation Safety Board issued several safety recommendations April 3 for trucks pulling trailers, including the mitigation of blind spots and the installation of side and updated rear truck underride protection on newly manufactured vehicles and trailers.
April 4, 2014T&I Panel to Look at International P3s Models
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s Panel on Public-Private Partnerships on April 8 is scheduled to examine business studies involving international companies that worked with national firms to devise plans to fund and maintain infrastructure projects.
April 4, 2014Opinion: Fuel-Economy Rules and Used-Truck Pricing
By now, you’re well aware of President Obama’s announcement that he will direct the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Transportation to set the next — i.e., the post-2018 — round of medium- and heavy-truck fuel economy and emissions standards.
April 7, 2014Congress Won’t Pass Transportation Bill, LaHood Says
Congress will not pass a new transportation bill, nor will it address the long-term funding crisis undermining the nation’s infrastructure, former Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said.
April 4, 2014