Search

Showing 10 of 23884 results

= Premium Content

With Union Pensions in Jeopardy, Fund Appeals to Congress for Aid

Thorny Teamsters pension issues were pushed into Congress’ lap last week by the Central States Pension Fund after the U.S. Treasury Department rejected the fund’s bid to create long-term solvency by cutting pension benefits by about 50% for most union retirees.

May 16, 2016

‘Disaster Losses Have Grown Considerably,’ Says Rep. Barletta

The federal government needs to improve how it distributes disaster response funds without affecting quality, the chairman of a House subcommittee on emergency management said May 12.

May 12, 2016

Capitol Agenda for Infrastructure Week, May 16-20

"I think every week should be Infrastructure Week," Sen. Tom Carper (D-Del.) tells Transport Topics as business, labor and policymakers come together in a series of events designed to elevate infrastructure as a critical issue impacting all Americans. Read more of our interview with Carper and bookmark this page for daily coverage. (Watch kickoff event live now.)

May 17, 2016

No Deal on Transportation Funding in Colorado

Colorado became the latest state to refrain from taking major action on transportation funding when its Legislature adjourned May 12. 

May 12, 2016

Fleets Use Software to Better Plan 91ÊÓÆµ Time for Drivers

91ÊÓÆµ time is a key factor for driver satisfaction, so carriers are using transportation management software to remind them when drivers want to be home and find the best routes to get them there.

May 14, 2016

Sleep Apnea Programs for Truck Drivers Enhanced by Data, ‘Workflow’ Systems

Advances in technology are making it easier for fleets to screen drivers for a medical condition that’s believed to be a significant contributor to preventable crashes, while also enabling health care providers to monitor treatment while drivers are on the road.

May 13, 2016

ELDs: Do Your 91ÊÓÆµwork Before You Buy

As carriers chart out their plans to comply with the upcoming electronic logging device mandate, one of the first questions they likely will ask is this: Which of the many devices on the market will actually meet the regulation’s requirements?

May 12, 2016

ELD Vendors to Self-Certify Devices as Compliant ELDs

Certification of electronic logging devices has been left to the device manufacturers under the federal ELD rule.

May 14, 2016

ELDs from A to Z

Carriers that haven’t yet implemented electronic driver logs will be sifting through a plethora of different hardware and software options as they plan how to comply with the upcoming federal mandate of the technology.

May 12, 2016

Trucking, Railroad Regulators Hear Concerns at Sleep Apnea Listening Session

Trade association executives, truck drivers and medical experts voiced their concerns and suggestions at a May12 listening session in Washington about federal regulators’ plans to issue an obstructive sleep apnea regulation.

May 12, 2016