Facebook guru Mark Zuckerberg mingled with truckers in Iowa on June 23 and posted his observations on Facebook. Insert 'wow' emoji here. Here's the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
June 26, 2017Government
Eno Center for Transportation Re-elects Mineta, Welcomes New Board Member
The Board of the Eno Center for Transportation announced the re-election of former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Norman Mineta to its membership
June 26, 2017GovernmentBusiness
Pence, Ryan Pledge Legislation on Infrastructure, Tax Reform
A simplified tax code for businesses and individuals would incentivize job creation and economic growth for industries such as the freight sector, the country鈥檚 vice president and top lawmaker in the U.S. House told manufacturers this month.
June 26, 2017GovernmentBusinessSafety
Regulators, ATA Partner for Highway Safety Campaign
Federal trucking regulators and the association representing industry executives joined forces for a nationwide campaign meant to raise awareness about highway safety.
June 26, 2017Government
Senate Committee Considers U.S. DOT Counsel Nominee
Washington lawyer Steven Bradbury will defend his nomination to the general counsel post at the U.S. Department of Transportation on June 28, the Senate Commerce Committee announced.
June 26, 2017GovernmentBusinessTCA
Tennessee Anticipates New Inland Port to Open Next Year
Greg Hogan, Murray County (Tenn.) Sole Commissioner, says Murray County is open for business, referring to the Appalachian Regional Port, an 鈥渋nland port鈥 under construction on 42 acres in Murray County on U.S. Highway 411.
June 26, 2017GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety
Regulators Scramble to Stay Ahead of Self-Driving Cars
Self-driving cars are only starting to navigate the nation鈥檚 streets, but regulators are scrambling to catch up.
June 26, 2017GovernmentBusiness
Slowdown in Business-Equipment Orders May Weigh on Growth
Commerce Department data showed an unexpected decline in U.S. orders for business equipment.
June 26, 2017GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety
Amazon Vision of Deliveries by Drone Gets Boost in FAA Measure
Amazon.com鈥檚 bid to deliver goods via drone directly to a consumer鈥檚 doorstep would get a boost under aviation legislation proposed June 22.
June 26, 2017GovernmentBusinessSafety
Positive Drug-Test Rate Up to 7-Year High, DOT Says
A new U.S. Department of Transportation drug testing report shows that the overall 2016 lab-reported positive drug test rate for truck drivers and other DOT security-颅sensitive employees rose to its highest level since at least 2009, including year-颅over-颅year increases in three of five drug categories.
June 26, 2017