N.J. Road Construction Shutdown Nears Month With No End In Sight
New Jersey’s Democratic-controlled Senate Budget Committee passed a transportation funding measure July 29, but the chamber’s leaders declined to bring the bill to the floor Aug. 1.
August 1, 2016Spear Picks Four Exec. VPs for ATA Leadership Team
New American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear named the first four members of his leadership team July 21, including veteran ATA employee Elisabeth Barna as chief operating officer.
July 25, 2016CVSA Deems Roadcheck a Success With 57,404 Trucks Inspected
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance deemed this year’s Roadcheck a success.
July 22, 2016Spear Names Four Executive Vice Presidents at ATA
American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear named the first four members of his leadership team on July 21.
July 21, 2016Pennsylvania Turnpike Toll Rates to Rise Again
A year after raising its toll rates 5%, Pennsylvania’s Turnpike Commission announced on July 20 a 6% increase for 2017.
July 20, 2016Foxx Opens DOT’s Build America Bureau
Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx announced on July 20 the opening of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Build America Bureau to help find long-term funding solutions to the nation’s infrastructure crisis.
July 20, 2016Idaho Truckers Now Can Carry 129,000 Pounds on Interstate
As of July 1, Idaho truckers are now able to carry loads up to 129,000 pounds on interstate highways after being allowed to do so on state roads for three years. The change on Idaho's interstates was the result of a provision inserted in the FAST Act by Rep. Mike Simpson.
July 19, 2016States Passing Legislation to Clear Way for Platooning Tests
Regulators and elected officials are beginning to carve out a framework that could help pave the way for the real-world use of vehicle platooning and automation.
July 15, 2016Alaska Governor Expects Budget Impasse to Continue Until November
Alaska Gov. Bill Walker said on July 14 that he doesn’t expect a legislative impasse over his budget vetoes to be solved until after the November elections. He spoke on the eve of what he expects will be an attempt by both houses of the Legislature to override his vetoes. The impasse has now lasted into a fifth special legislative session.
July 14, 2016N.J. Senate President Offers Transportation Funding Compromise to Christie
The battle over transportation funding in New Jersey that has shut down road projects in the state took another turn July 11 when Senate President Stephen Sweeney offered an olive branch to his nemesis, Gov. Chris Christie.
July 12, 2016