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ASCE to Release New Infrastructure Study

A new report chronicling infrastructure concerns around the country will be unveiled Jan. 12, the American Society of Civil Engineers recently announced.

January 8, 2021

PennDOT Says Licensing Law Will Increase Safety, Opportunities for Drivers

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation recently commended a new state law related to licensing and credentialing that includes provisions associated with commercial driver license holders.

January 8, 2021

Top Senate Democrats Hopeful About Infrastructure Agenda Amid Political Turmoil

Lawmakers are working to shift attention from the contentious battle for the White House to legislative issues now that Congress has certified President-elect Joe Biden’s electoral college victory, and the outcomes of two Senate runoff elections in Georgia have been settled in Democrats’ favor.

January 7, 2021

FHWA Awards Grant Supporting AV Truck Project at Port of Virginia

The Federal Highway Administration recently awarded $49.6 million to support projects that incorporate transportation-related technologies.

January 6, 2021

Maine Lawmakers Petition FMCSA Regarding Lobster Transport

In an effort to ease the commercial transport of lobster, a group of Maine lawmakers submitted a request to federal government officials asking to clarify the definition of ā€œlivestockā€ in a recently issued interim final rule.

January 6, 2021

Industry Comments Support FHWA Proposal on Infrastructure Design Standards

Public comments submitted to the Federal Highway Administration regarding a recent proposal that would allow more flexibility with design standards when repairing highways and interstates reflect an overwhelming show of support from industry groups and transportation agencies.

January 6, 2021

FMCSA Proposes to Add Truck Rear Underride Guards to Safety Checklist

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a proposed rule amending federal safety regulations to specifically add rear impact guards as a required item on the list of annual inspections for motor carriers and roadside inspectors.

January 5, 2021

Pete Buttigieg Eyes ā€˜Big, Bold’ Infrastructure Plan, Chuck Schumer Says

Advancing a ā€œbig, boldā€ infrastructure policy measure with an emphasis on climate change is a priority for President-elect Joe Biden’s choice to lead the U.S. Department of Transportation, said Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.

January 4, 2021

FMCSA Proposes Revised Guidance on Yard Moves

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is proposing to revise regulatory guidance related to how truck drivers record yard moves as part of their hours of service.

January 4, 2021

Railroads Install Crash-Prevention System Ahead of US Deadline

U.S. railroads have completed installation of an automated crash-prevention system that covers 57,536 miles of freight and passenger tracks ahead of an end-of-year deadline that was previously extended, the Federal Railroad Administration announced Dec. 29.

December 29, 2020