A coalition of nearly 40 prominent infrastructure stakeholders has urged the powerful Republican leader of the U.S. Senate to set up consideration for a comprehensive highway bill this year.
October 24, 2019Trucking Industry Safety News
Transportation businesses face a host of dynamic risk issues that can significantly impact their financial and operational health. The news in this category focuses on the latest safety and security initiatives, resources and regulations and addresses topics that include fleet safety, claims administration, driver hiring and retention, risk management and compliance.
FMCSA Receives More Than 2,600 Comments on HOS Proposal
The variety of the more than 2,600 written public comments on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration鈥檚 proposed changes to its hours-of-service rules illustrate the challenge of finding solutions that address the concerns of the trucking industry鈥檚 different segments.
October 24, 2019Haldex Sees Net Income Fall, Revenue Rise in Q3
Commercial vehicle brake supplier Haldex AB reported lower third-quarter earnings and higher revenue as it increased sales slightly in North America.
October 24, 2019How Indiana Got to the 鈥業-69 Finish Line鈥
The Indiana Department of Transportation has dubbed Section 6 of the Interstate 69 project the 鈥淚-69 Finish Line.鈥
October 24, 2019Virginia Board Approves I-81 Improvement Projects
Virginia鈥檚 Commonwealth Transportation Board recently approved 31 projects for the Interstate 81 Corridor Improvement Program.
October 23, 2019DOT Announces Audit of FMCSA Oversight on Driver Disqualifications
The U.S. Department of Transportation鈥檚 Office of Inspector General has initiated an audit of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration鈥檚 oversight of truck driver disqualifications.
October 23, 2019Pennsylvania鈥檚 Gas Politics Churn as Trump Embraces Industry
EXTON, Pa. 鈥 For a second time in three months, President Donald Trump is headed to Pennsylvania to promote his support for the natural gas industry, making clear that he sees his pro-industry policies as a boost to his chances of winning the battleground state.
October 23, 2019Colonial Pipeline Eyes Expansion for Nashville Jet Fuel Demand
The busiest U.S. fuel pipeline might expand jet fuel deliveries to respond to growing demand in Nashville.
October 23, 2019Federal Officials Highlight Disaster Mitigation Program
WASHINGTON 鈥 A Federal Emergency Management Agency official addressing a House transportation panel Oct. 22 touted a disaster mitigation program established last year.
October 22, 2019Fatalities in Crashes Involving Large Trucks Increased by Just Under 1% From 2017 to 2018
Fatalities in crashes involving large trucks increased by just under 1% from 2017 to 2018, to 4,951 from 4,905, according to statistics released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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