The Rhode Island Department of Transportation is aiming to redress its high percentage of structurally deficient bridges during this construction season, according to agency spokesman Charles St. Martin.
April 25, 2018Transportation Compliance News
Transport Topics government and regulatory coverage keeps managers of a highly-regulated industry aware of the policy decisions that can shape their businesses. Covering both the legislative and regulatory aspects of policy-making, at both the state and national levels, the news in this category includes looks at infrastructure, hours of service, emissions rules, funding measures, leadership appointments, and more. Readers can follow what鈥檚 happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.
How Hackers Could Cause Chaos on America鈥檚 Roads and Railways
When hackers struck the Colorado Department of Transportation in a ransomware attack in February and again eight days later, they disrupted the agency鈥檚 operations for weeks.
April 24, 2018Secretary Chao to Keynote Infrastructure Week
Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao is scheduled to headline this year鈥檚 Infrastructure Week starting May 14.
April 24, 2018Trump Pushing Hard to Reach NAFTA Agreement
With critical political deadlines fast approaching, the Trump administration is racing to strike a deal on a revamped North American Free Trade Agreement by early May 鈥 with an eye toward forcing a congressional vote on a new pact by the end of the year.
April 24, 2018Opinion: Safety Culture Falls Outside Government Purview
Should the federal government be measuring your company鈥檚 safety culture? The short answer is 鈥渘o.鈥 Absolutely not.
April 24, 2018Trump Says Mnuchin Going to China to Negotiate Trade in Days
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin will depart for China to negotiate over U.S. trade disputes within days, President Donald Trump said.
April 24, 2018Diesel Climbs 2.9垄 to $3.133 in Fifth Straight Increase
The U.S. average retail price of diesel fuel rose 2.9 cents to $3.133 a gallon as the benchmark West Texas Intermediate crude oil price closed at $68.93 a barrel April 23, a jump of $5.92.
April 23, 2018US Hints at China Truce as World Warns of Trade-War Threat
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said he鈥檚 considering a trip to China amid a trade dispute with Beijing that finance chiefs warn could derail the global economic upswing.
April 23, 2018While Trump Has His Eye on Gasoline, Diesel Price Is Sneaking Up
As national average gasoline pump prices climb to near $3 a gallon for the first time since late 2014, the President Donald Trump made it known that he won鈥檛 stand for OPEC鈥檚 cartel tricks. Bad news, Mr. President: Diesel prices are there.
April 23, 2018Capitol Agenda for the Week of April 23: Denham Amendment
Rep. Jeff Denham (R-Calif.), Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) and Rep. Jim Costa (D-Calif.) are seeking consideration on the House floor for an amendment that aims to clarify regulations related to motor carriers in a 1994 aviation policy law. Here's the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
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