An emergency interstate bridge closure in Charleston, S.C., has snarled passenger and freight traffic around the area, which is home to the state鈥檚 most prominent port.
May 22, 2018GovernmentBusinessTechnologyPerspective
Opinion: A Future for Highway Funding
For decades, America鈥檚 roads and bridges were paid for by the users of transportation systems through modest fuel taxes. The system worked well for years, but as vehicles became more fuel efficient and cars that use little or no fuel at all became more prevalent, less revenue from this user fee flowed into the Highway Trust Fund. It's time to forge a new path forward.
May 22, 2018GovernmentBusinessTechnology
FMCSA鈥檚 Ray Martinez Seeks Dialogue With Fleets, Drivers
MARCO ISLAND, Fla. 鈥 The head of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration spotlighted key trucking issues 鈥 including hours-of-service rules, electronic logging devices and truck parking 鈥 during remarks here at an industry meeting, and stressed that he wants his agency to build a positive relationship with fleets and drivers.
May 21, 2018GovernmentBusiness
Large-Truck Fatal Crashes up 3% in 2016, FMCSA Final Report Says
A new Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration data drill-down report showed that the number of trucks involved in fatal crashes increased in 2016 by 3% from 2015, but said the 鈥渃ritical pre-crash event鈥 for 73% of large trucks in fatal crashes was another vehicle, person, animal or object in the truck鈥檚 lane or encroaching into it.
May 21, 2018GovernmentBusinessLogistics
US Puts 鈥楾rade War鈥 Against China on Hold, Mnuchin Says
The Trump administration won鈥檛 impose tariffs on Chinese products for now, after the two nations made progress on trade issues during two days of talks, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said.
May 21, 2018GovernmentBusinessSafety
Capitol Agenda for the Week of May 21: Summer in the City
After we dig out those picnic baskets from our coat closets, and pack the car with beach umbrellas, towels and sunblock, we鈥檒l mentally prepare ourselves to sit inside our cars with our loved ones in bumper-to-bumper traffic this Memorial Day. A look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
May 21, 2018GovernmentBusinessEquipmentFuelLogistics
World Trade, Safety at Risk From New Fuel Rule, Ocean Shipping Group Says
A group representing the vast majority of the world鈥檚 ship owners said world trade is at risk if issues surrounding new fuel rules aren鈥檛 resolved quickly, providing the starkest warning yet as to the potential impact of regulations that are due to enter into force in less than two years鈥 time.
May 21, 2018GovernmentLogistics
Canada, Mexico Signal NAFTA Deal Could Be Up to Trump
With about two weeks left until what may be the final deadline for a new NAFTA this year, Mexico and Canada are signaling there鈥檚 a deal to be had 鈥 if President Donald Trump wants one.
May 21, 2018GovernmentBusiness
Tennessee Carrier Settles With USPS on Double-Billing Allegations
Tracie McCormick Inc., doing business as McCormick Trucking, has agreed to pay $750,000 to settle allegations the company double billed the United States Postal Service for hauling mail, the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee announced.
May 21, 2018GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety
Gov. John Kasich Opens Ohio Roads to Autonomous Testing
Ohio鈥檚 public roads and highways are open to autonomous vehicle testing as mandated in an executive order recently signed by Gov. John Kasich.
May 21, 2018