Shipments that begin and end in Canada, but travel through a portion of the United States, are likely to resume late this year or in early 2017 — a practice that was suspended for more than a decade after the 9/11 attacks.
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Diesel Climbs to 2016 High
The U.S. average diesel price rose for the 10th time in 11 weeks, this time by 6.8 cents a gallon to $2.266 — the highest price since just before Christmas, the Department of Energy reported May 2.
May 9, 2016Delaware Bridge Repair Plan Underscores US Road Needs
The transportation industry and policymakers see eye to eye on the need to boost funding for infrastructure, but often they disagree on the source of such funding. Starting May 16, transportation officials and experts will participate in panels and workshops to draw attention to the issue during Infrastructure Week.
May 9, 2016Illinois Gas Tax 'Lockbox' Constitutional Amendment to Appear on Nov. 8 Ballot
Voters will get a chance to weigh in on a proposed change to the Illinois Constitution that would prevent cash-strapped state government from raiding funds intended to be used on transportation projects.
May 6, 2016Truck Tolls in Rhode Island: Uncertainty Over a Relief Package
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Before they authorized a statewide network of truck tolls earlier this year, Rhode Island lawmakers told the local trucking industry that a financial relief package to help deal with the cost of the new tolls would soon follow.
May 6, 2016ASCE Study to Assess Deteriorating Infrastructure's Impact on Economy
The American Society of Civil Engineers on May 10 plans to unveil a study highlighting the impact that deteriorating infrastructure has on the economy.
May 5, 2016Connecticut Legislature Going Overtime to Approve Budget
Knowing that they wouldn’t be able to approve a budget before the midnight May 4 deadline despite reaching a tentative, $19.75 billion agreement with Gov. Dannel Malloy the previous day, Connecticut lawmakers voted to schedule special sessions to do so.
May 5, 2016Lawmakers Urge FMCSA Chief to Delay Safety Fitness Determination Rulemaking
A group of U.S. House lawmakers are urging the nation’s top trucking regulator to delay a rulemaking on a safety fitness determination proposal.
May 5, 2016Service Industries Gauge Climbs to Four-Month High
Service companies expanded in April at the fastest pace in four months, signaling the U.S. economy is firming up after a weak start to the year.
May 4, 2016FMCSA Seeks Public Input on Vision Waiver Requests
Federal trucking regulators on May 2 announced they are seeking public input on the applications of 21 drivers with vision impairments who are requesting waivers to drive commercial trucks.
May 4, 2016