The world’s largest economy expanded more than previously forecast in the second quarter, boosted by gains in consumer spending and construction that may help the United States withstand a global slowdown.
September 25, 2015GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety
Senate Panel to Examine Pipeline Safety Sept. 29
A Senate subcommittee has scheduled a hearing to examine the management and safety of the country’s intricate pipeline system.
September 25, 2015Government
DOT Backs Studies on Overnight Truck Deliveries
A university in New York and Florida’s Department of Transportation have been tapped by the U.S. Department of Transportation to study the potential benefits of delivering and picking up freight during nighttime and off-peak hours.
September 24, 2015Government
US Says Work Related Fatalities Rise
A preliminary total of 4,679 fatal work injuries were recorded in the United States in 2014, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics said in a Sept. 22 report.
September 24, 2015BusinessGovernment
Commodity Forwarders Acquires Peninsula of Boston
Commodity Forwarders has reached an agreement to acquire perishables forwarder Peninsula of Boston. The acquisition of Peninsula gives Commodity Forwarders a presence in Boston to tap into the local market and strengthen its position in New York.
September 24, 2015GovernmentBusiness
Did Indiana Spend $71 Million on Defective Asphalt?
Indiana roads are crumbling prematurely, and lawmakers want to know if the state bought $71 million in defective asphalt.
September 23, 2015GovernmentBusinessSafety
DOT Awards $2 Million to California for Roads, Bridges Damaged by Fires
California will receive $2 million in aid to assist agencies with repairing roadways, bridges and infrastructure damaged by recent wildfires, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced Sept. 22.
September 23, 2015BusinessGovernmentAutonomous
Sculley to Replace Riley in Connecticut
Truck renting and leasing lobbyist Joseph Sculley will be the next president of the Motor Transport Association of Connecticut, the group said.
September 23, 2015GovernmentBusinessSafety
Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx: P3s Not ‘100% Solution to America’s Infrastructure Deficit’
WASHINGTON — Investment agreements on infrastructure projects between government agencies and private investors, while essential, are part of a broader financial strategy to pay for such projects around the country, Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said at a conference Sept. 22.
September 22, 2015GovernmentBusinessSafety
Federal Advisory Committees Seek Private-Sector Input on Improving Driver Health
Members of two federal advisory committees met this week to discuss ways the private medical sector can help commercial vehicle drivers improve their general state of poor health.
September 22, 2015