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Government, Business, Fuel, TCA

Missouri Lawsuit Aims to Remove Gas Tax Hike From Ballot

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. A state legislator from southwest Missouri has filed a lawsuit in an effort to stop a proposed gasoline tax increase from appearing on the states November ballot.

July 3, 2018
Safety, Logistics, TCA

AAA Expects Holiday Traffic to Break Record

The AAA predicts a record-breaking 46.9 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more away from home for the Independence Day holiday, an increase of more than 5% compared with last years prediction and the highest number since AAA started tracking travel 18 years ago.

July 3, 2018
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous, TCA

Self-Driving Shuttle Bus Test to Begin This Year in Columbus, Ohio

Self-driving shuttle buses will be hauling riders around downtown Columbus later this year, a significant move as the city begins initiatives aimed at making it a smart city for transportation.

July 3, 2018
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Logistics, TCA

Japanese Government Envisions Cars in the Sky by 2020s

In a bid to achieve the practical use of self-driving flying cars in the 2020s, the government will establish a public-private council possibly within this year to discuss safety issues, technological development and other matters, Japanese newspaper The Yomiuri Shimbun has learned.

July 2, 2018
Government, Business, Logistics, TCA

Shortage of Drivers Slows Booming Truck Demand

Demand for new commercial trucks is surging as companies look to replace aging vehicles and freight volumes have jumped in recent months.

July 2, 2018
Government, Logistics, TCA

Maine Governors Latest Bonds Ploy Highlights Peril of Borrowing to Fix States Roads

AUGUSTA, Maine There is probably nothing more unifying in Maines contentious politics than borrowing lots of money to improve the states transportation system, but recent events at the State House have also showed why it may be a poor policy.

July 2, 2018
Government, Business, Safety, TCA

Thousands of Kansas Truckers Will Be Trained to Combat Human Trafficking

Jesse Pilant tries to avoid any unsavory places while driving, but that hasnt stopped him from seeing women and young girls going from truck to truck late at night.

June 29, 2018
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous, TCA

FHWA Official Says Feds Are Giving Autonomous Technology Developers Latitude

Preparing for autonomous vehicles on American roads will mean more than getting used to being in a car without a steering wheel.

June 29, 2018
Government, Business, Equipment, TCA

Mack Trucks: Trumps Tariffs Could Put Us at a Competitive Disadvantage

Back on March 23, 2017, President Donald Trump welcomed trucking industry representatives to the White House for a discussion on health care. During their visit, Trump, wearing an I [heart] truckers pin, climbed into the cab of a Mack truck parked on the lawn, pumped his fists and pretended to drive the stationary big rig.

June 28, 2018
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics, TCA, Top 100

OSHA Opens Probe Into Fatal XPO Accident

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has opened an investigation into a fatal accident at XPO Logistics in Lockport, N.Y., early June 25.

June 28, 2018