Federal trucking regulators have proposed a two-year delay for compliance with certain provisions in the Entry Level Driver Training rule to allow more time for development of the secure electronic transfer of information to the certified training provider registry and state driver licensing agencies.
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Transportation Investment Bills Can Succeed With Officials’ Support, Experts Say
WASHINGTON — Support from state and local officials is vital for the success of transportation funding measures, according to road building experts.
July 17, 2019Federal Inactivity Drives State Creativity With Infrastructure Funding
In the absence of a strong federal partner, states clamoring for infrastructure funds have taken financing measures into their own hands.
July 17, 2019FMCSA Imposes Lifetime Ban on Truckers Convicted of Human Trafficking
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has announced a final rule that permanently bans commercial motor vehicle drivers who have been convicted of human trafficking.
July 16, 2019ARTBA Chairman Bob Alger Calls on Congress to Restore Highway Trust Fund
Congress needs to restore a federal highway account headed toward insolvency to provide funding certainty across the infrastructure construction sector, the leader of a national transportation advocacy group told lawmakers July 16.
July 16, 2019Louisiana’s Autonomous Truck Rules Will Take Effect Aug. 1
Louisiana’s recently approved regulations for autonomous commercial motor vehicles will take effect Aug. 1.
July 15, 2019Sen. Ed Markey, Rep. Steve Cohen Introduce ‘Complete Streets’ Legislation
Establishing a nationwide mandate to ensure municipalities design streets with every user in mind is the essence of legislation a group of federal lawmakers introduced this month.
July 15, 2019Perspective: ELD Data Can Help Fleets Improve Safety
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance will hold its annual Operation Safe Driver Week July 14-20, and this year’s theme is speeding.
July 12, 2019USDOT Announces $477 Million in Grants to Airports
Grants totaling $477 million will be used to assist with repairs and expansions at 264 airports, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced July 10.
July 12, 2019Senate Committee Approves STB Nominee Michelle Schultz
The Senate Commerce Committee advanced by voice-vote approval the nomination of Michelle Schultz for a seat on the Surface Transportation Board.
July 11, 2019