Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said Thursday that $527 million will be available for a third round of competitive transportation grants to fund infrastructure projects nationwide.
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FMCSA Seeks Input on Five-Year ‘Strategic Plan’ for Truck, Bus Safety
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has unveiled a draft 2011-2016 “strategic plan” for improving truck and bus safety, and has invited the public to comment on the plan through the end of July.
July 1, 2011NAFTA Surface Trade Rises 12.1%
Surface transportation trade among the United States, Canada and Mexico increased 12.1% in April from a year ago, the U.S. Department of Transportation said Wednesday.
June 29, 2011UPS, Merck Expand Logistics Agreement
UPS Inc. and pharmaceutical firm Merck & Co. said they have broadened their existing distribution and logistics agreement to include aspects of Merck’s global supply chain.
June 29, 2011FedEx Adding 4,000 New, Fuel-Efficient Vehicles
FedEx Express said it will add more than 4,000 fuel-efficient vehicles to its fleet around the country, including some all-electric vehicles.
June 29, 2011Consumer Confidence Falls to Seven-Month Low
Consumer confidence fell in June to a seven-month low, the New York-based Conference Board said Tuesday.
June 28, 2011Ryder Signs Agreements for Heavy-Duty Natural Gas Trucks
Ryder System said Tuesday it sees more demand for heavy-duty natural gas vehicles and that it has secured lease agreements for 87 heavy-duty natural gas trucks.
June 28, 2011New Kansas Speed Limit Brings Safety Concerns from Trucking
A new, higher speed limit in Kansas could cause safety problems if trucks are governed at lower speeds than the new limit, the head of the state’s trucking association said.
June 28, 2011Transportation Fraud Bill Introduced in House
An anti-fraud bill introduced in the House would raise the freight broker surety requirement to $100,000 and require separate broker and carrier licenses.
June 28, 2011FMCSA Panel to Look at CSA Issues
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has asked its advisory committee to examine concerns about the Compliance, Safety, Accountability program’s roadside violation severity weightings.
June 28, 2011