WASHINGTON 鈥 Collision avoidance technology in trucks could improve the safety of operators and everyone else on the road, according to Rob Molloy, director of the National Transportation Safety Board鈥檚 Office of Highway Safety.
November 15, 2017GovernmentBusiness
Road-Builders Group Hosts Trucks in Work-Zone Webinar Nov. 16
Improving the design of work zones to enhance the safety of construction crews and the drivers of large trucks will be the topic of discussion in a webinar on Nov. 16 the national group representing road builders will host.
November 15, 2017GovernmentLogistics
US Postal Service Reports Financial Loss for 11th Year in a Row
The beleaguered U.S. Postal Service reported a financial loss Nov. 14 for the 11th straight year, citing declining mail volume and costs of its pension and health care obligations even as it predicted another strong holiday season of package deliveries.
November 15, 2017GovernmentBusinessLogistics
NAFTA Bickering Begins Again
NAFTA talks are set to pick up Nov. 15 for round five where they left off a month ago: with tension and animosity in the air.
November 15, 2017GovernmentBusinessLogisticsTCA
Container Shipping Returns to Portland, Ore., on a Limited Basis
Container ships will resume calls to Portland,Ore., in January, though on an extremely limited basis
November 14, 2017GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafety
Safety Belt Use Increased Since 2007 Among Truck Drivers, New Survey Says
The number of truck drivers wearing safety belts increased by more than 20% since 2007, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
November 14, 2017GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafety
Miles Traveled Don't Give Complete Picture of Highway Fatalities, Deborah Hersman Says
MEMPHIS, Tenn. 鈥擜n improving economy and higher number of vehicle miles traveled 鈥渄on鈥檛 tell the whole story鈥 for continuing increases in the number of fatalities on U.S. highways, National Safety Council CEO Deborah Hersman told executives attending a safety meeting here.
November 14, 2017GovernmentBusiness
Senate Confirms Nominee for DOT鈥檚 Top Policy Post
The U.S. Department of Transportation will be staffed with a new policy leader after the Senate on Nov. 13 easily confirmed Derek Kan, formerly a general manager for Lyft.
November 14, 2017GovernmentBusinessFuel
Diesel Climbs 3.3垄 to $2.915 a Gallon
The U.S. average retail price of diesel rose 3.3 cents to $2.915 a gallon as oil hovered near $57 a barrel amid mounting talk of the glut of oil receding.
November 13, 2017GovernmentBusinessTechnology
Seattle DOT Saves $500,000 With Road Work Planning App
The Seattle Department of Transportation has saved more than $485,000 since August with an app that allows the city to coordinate with other entities on construction projects involving road work.
November 13, 2017