Less-than-truckload fleet Pitt Ohio announced plans to expand its service area Aug. 17 to include the Louisville, Kentucky, market.
July 7, 2015GovernmentBusiness
ATA Among Groups Supporting Sen. Deb Fischer鈥檚 FMCSA Reform Bill
Two leading trucking associations and a key safety group have expressed support for legislation recently introduced by Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) designed to reform the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration鈥檚 regulatory process.聽
July 7, 2015GovernmentBusiness
Colorado Supreme Court to Review Lawsuit Calling Bridge Surcharge Unconstitutional
The Colorado Supreme Court has agreed to review a lawsuit alleging that a fee charged by state-authorized enterprise to finance, repair, reconstruct and replace Colorado bridges is an unconstitutional tax.
July 7, 2015GovernmentBusinessEquipment
Heavier Six-Axle Trucks Pushed for Use on Interstates
A group of nearly 200 manufacturers, shippers, carriers and allied associations has urged members of Congress to pass vehicle weight reform legislation to allow heavier six-axle trucks on U.S. interstates.
July 7, 2015GovernmentBusinessSafety
Missouri to Solicit Innovative Means of Upgrading I-70
Missouri transportation officials have declared Interstate 70 a 鈥渓aboratory鈥 for private industry, entrepreneurs and innovators to suggest ideas that will help plug gaps in the state鈥檚 ailing road and bridge budget.
July 6, 2015GovernmentBusiness
Washington State Passes $16 Billion Transportation Plan, Includes Gas Tax Increase
The Washington state Legislature passed a $16.1 billion transportation funding plan earlier this month that would raise the gas tax to fund key infrastructure projects.
July 6, 2015Government
Maine Gov. Paul LePage Authorizes Bond Proposal for Transportation Projects
Maine Gov. Paul LePage authorized on July 1聽an $85 million bond proposal to fund transportation projects. It聽will be placed on the November ballot.
July 6, 2015Government
(VIDEO) Foxx: Short-Term Cycles for Highway Trust Fund Must End
U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx talks about budgeting for the Highway Trust Fund and the handling of vehicle recalls by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV's U.S. unit.
July 6, 2015GovernmentBusiness
Maersk Resumes Port of Baltimore Service After 20 Years
Maersk Line, the world鈥檚 largest container shipping company, has returned to the Port of Baltimore after an absence of two decades, state officials announced.
July 6, 2015BusinessGovernment
Premier Truck Group Created for 16 Dealers
A group of 16 truck dealers in five states has been renamed Premier Truck Group to enhance brand recognition, the company announced.
July 6, 2015