Transportation stakeholder groups, including American Trucking Associations, reacted positively to President Obama’s announcement that he has picked Charlotte, N.C., Mayor Anthony Foxx to be the next transportation secretary.
April 30, 2013Business
CRST Buys Allied’s Special Products Division
CRST International said it acquired the special products division of Allied Van Lines to bolster its Specialized Transportation Inc. business, which moves high-value products.
May 2, 2013GovernmentBusiness
DOT to Issue $474 Million in TIGER Grants for Innovative Transportation Programs
The U.S. Department of Transportation is making $474 million available for a competitive grant program and is asking for applications from state and local agencies who want to use the money.
April 23, 2013Business
Most Truck Drivers Use Truck-Specific Navigation, ATRI Study Says
The majority of truck drivers who use navigation systems use those intended for truck use, but almost a third use systems meant for passenger cars, the American Transportation Research Institute said.
April 18, 2013GovernmentBusiness
Obama Budget Calls for Transportation Funding Increase
President Obama on Wednesday called for transportation budget increases of 5.5% in 2014 and 25% in 2015, though the president was criticized by the trucking industry for not providing adequate detail on how the increases would be funded.
April 10, 2013Business
ATRI Surveying Carriers on Operational Costs
The American Transportation Research Institute is surveying motor carriers on their operational costs.
April 2, 2013Business
DOT Freight Transportation Index Rises 1.3%
The Department of Transportation’s freight transportation services index rose 1.3% in January from the same month last year.
March 13, 2013Business
ATRI’s Brewster Selected as 2013 Woman in Trucking
LAS VEGAS — Rebecca Brewster, president and chief operating officer of the American Transportation Research Institute, was recognized here with the 2013 Influential Woman in Trucking Award.
March 11, 2013GovernmentBusiness
Wisconsin Voters to Decide on Lockbox for State’s Transportation Fund
Wisconsin voters will have the chance next year to approve an amendment to their state constitution that would prevent governors and legislators from diverting money in the state’s transportation fund to any other purpose.
February 26, 2013Business
DOT Freight Transportation Index Rises 1%
The Department of Transportation’s freight transportation services index rose 1% in December from November, its second straight monthly increase, with both trucking and rail freight showing large gains, DOT said Wednesday.
February 13, 2013