The Port of Virginia reported $4.76 million in profits for fiscal year 2016, which ran from July 1 to June 30.
September 9, 2016GovernmentBusiness
Is the Next 'Inland Empire' in Pennsylvania?
With its proximity to the ports of New York, robust interstate system and rapid growth in distribution centers, the Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania could be poised to become the nation's second "Inland Empire" for freight.
September 9, 2016GovernmentSafety
FMCSA Seeking Comment on Medical Review Board's Diabetes Recommendations
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is seeking public comment on a slate of guidelines recommended by the agency鈥檚 medical experts for drivers with diabetes to operate commercial motor vehicles.
September 8, 2016Government
DOT Awards $759 Million in FASTLANE Transportation Grants
The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced grants totaling more than $759 million to support 18 transportation infrastructure projects in 15 states and the District of Columbia.
September 7, 2016GovernmentBusiness
Summer Transportation Activity Mixed, Federal Reserve Says
Transportation activity was mixed across the country from July to late August, according to a Federal Reserve report.
September 7, 2016Government
US Oil Production Outlook Improves as Estimates Increase
The Energy Information Administration bolstered its U.S. crude production outlook for 2016 and next year.
September 7, 2016Government
Nebraska to Receive More Than $40 Million in Extra FHWA Funds
A lack of funding for transportation is regularly an issue in almost every state. It helped cause bond ratings to fall in Kansas, a near-total road construction shutdown the past two months in New Jersey, and headaches for transportation planners from coast to coast.
September 6, 2016Government
Tennessee Governor Calls for Special Session to Avoid Losing $60 Million in NHTSA Funds
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam has called what he termed an 鈥渆xtraordinary session鈥 of the General Assembly for Sept. 12-14 in order to prevent the loss of $60 million in federal highway funds.
September 6, 2016BusinessSafetyGovernmentFuelTechnologyAutonomous
DTNA鈥檚 Daum Cautious on Speed Limiters, Autonomous Expectations
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. 鈥 The growing importance of fleets being able to regulate the speed of individual trucks through remote, over-the-air engine updates should be taken into account as the federal government considers a mandate requiring heavy-duty vehicles to utilize speed limiters, the president of Daimler Trucks North America said.
September 6, 2016GovernmentBusiness
Arizona Program Eases Heavier Trucks' Access to State Roads
A pilot program that started Sept. 1 allows permitting of some trucks weighing up to 83,000 pounds on Interstate 19 from Nogales to Tucson, Business Loop 19 in Nogales, Arizona 189 and I-10 between mileposts 232 and 279, approximately between Marana and Vail.
September 6, 2016