Minnesota Political Battle Holding Up $105 Million in FAST Act Funding
A dispute between Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton, a Democrat, and the state’s House Republican majority over who gets to dictate how funds are distributed, is hanging up $105 million in FAST Act dollars.
November 2, 2016Comment Period on Proposed Speed-Limiter Rule Extended to Dec. 7
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have extended the deadline for public comments on their proposed speed-limiter rule by 30 days to Dec. 7, the agencies announced Nov. 1.
November 1, 2016OOIDA Loses Appeal in ELD Case
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit denied the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association’s challenge to the federal electronic logging device mandate Oct. 31.
October 31, 2016Delaware DOT Looks to Enhance Freight Movement on Route 1, US 301
At just 1,954 square miles, Delaware is the nation’s second-smallest state besides Rhode Island. However, Delaware’s location between three of the eight largest metropolitan areas -- New York-Newark, New Jersey, Washington-Baltimore, and Philadelphia -- makes the state a constant when it comes to freight movement.
October 31, 2016Truckers Face Third Double-Digit Toll Hike on Illinois Tollway System in Three Years
Truckers on the Illinois Tollway will be dealing with their third double-digit increase in three years come January. The 10% rise in 2017 follows a similar one in 2016 and a 40% hike in 2015.
October 31, 2016Pennsylvania Turnpike Aims to Recover More Than $1 Million From Trucking Firms
Frustrated over more than $9 million in unpaid tolls in the past two fiscal years, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission has upped the enforcement ante. The authority successfully shepherded a bill through the Legislature that only needs Gov. Tom Wolf’s signature by Nov. 4 to become law and allow for reciprocity with other states.
October 28, 2016ATA Safety Management Council Honors Top Driver, Safety Director
American Trucking Associations’ Safety Management Council saluted its National Truck Driver of the Year and National Safety Director of the Year on Oct. 26 at its Security and Human Resources National Conference and Exhibition in Oklahoma City.
October 28, 2016Wisconsin Receives $1.615 Million in FHWA Emergency Funds After Floods
U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx announced on Oct. 25 that the Federal Highway Administration is making $1.615 million in emergency relief funds available to Wisconsin to help begin repairs to roads and bridges damaged by major flooding in August and September in Buffalo and Trempealeau counties.
October 26, 2016Wisconsin Using Grants to Reduce Crashes
For a third straight year, Wisconsin’s State Patrol has received federal and state funding in hopes of continuing to reduce large truck crashes in the state. The yearlong grants of nearly $500,000, which boosted the three-year total over $700,000, took effect Oct. 1.
October 25, 2016Richard Carlson Elevated to Permanent Kansas DOT Chief
Richard Carlson, acting secretary of the Kansas Department of Transportation since Mike King resigned under fire on July 15, had the acting part of his title removed by Gov. Sam Brownback on Oct. 24. However, the State Senate still must confirm the appointment.
October 25, 2016