The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will issue a proposed rule to amend commercial driver license regulations that would ease the transition of military personnel into civilian careers in the truck and bus industry.
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FMCSA to Accept Mexican Commercial Vehicle Inspections
U.S. federal trucking regulators have announced they are accepting the official Mexican standard for annual commercial vehicle inspections of Mexico-domiciled motor carriers by authorities in that country.
March 15, 2016New Poster at FMCSA Honors Drivers
Several commercial trucking organizations聽on March 14 presented the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration with a poster honoring 76 professional drivers.
March 15, 2016Truck Tolling Supported at IBTTA Session
鈥淭here are a lot of states interested in what Rhode Island is doing,鈥 moderator Christopher Mwalwanda of CDM Smith said at聽the聽International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association鈥檚 Transportation Policy and Finance Summit on March 15.
March 15, 2016DOT Announces 7 Smart City Finalists
Austin, Texas; Columbus, Ohio; Denver; Kansas City, Missouri; Pittsburgh; Portland, Oregon; and San Francisco are finalists for the Department of Transportation鈥檚 Smart City Challenge, Secretary Anthony Foxx announced聽 March 12 at the South by Southwest conference in Austin.
March 14, 2016Port of Virginia Container Volume Rebounds
After a three-month lull, container volume at the Port of Virginia鈥檚 terminals bounced back significantly in February, increasing nearly 24% from the same month a year ago.
March 14, 2016Capitol Agenda for the Week of March 15: Why an Aviation Bill Matters
This week, we鈥檙e looking at an aviation policy bill as a forum for lawmakers to advance nonaviation measures through Congress. Here's the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
March 15, 2016FHWA Tweaks Highway Safety Improvement Plan
The Federal Highway Administration聽has published changes to Highway Safety Improvement Program regulations derived from MAP-21 and the FAST Act.
March 14, 2016Jim Runk to Retire After Nearly 44 Years With Pennsylvania MTA
Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association President Jim Runk announced his retirement pending the expected hiring of a successor this summer.
March 14, 2016House T&I Director Touts FAST Act鈥檚 Freight Program
WASHINGTON 鈥 Chris Bertram, staff director for the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, touted a grant program in a 2015 highway law as a useful tool for advancing freight projects.
March 14, 2016