The nomination of Scott Darling to lead the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration was easily advanced by the Senate Commerce Committee on March 3.

The Senate Commerce Committee has scheduled a vote March 3 on Scott Darling’s nomination to be administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

The Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization bill containing a key provision related to meal breaks is expected to be put on hold by Republicans who control the House floor schedule, according to multiple published reports. ATA President Bill Graves, Sen. Barbara Boxer react.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Enhanced social media presence and expanded use of big data analytics are two critical tactics for carriers seeking to solve the ongoing problem of the driver shortage, experts at a conference here on recruitment and retention said last week.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Federal officials should focus more on efforts to reduce traffic congestion along the country’s main roadways, a move that would help retain drivers across the trucking industry, American Trucking Associations Chief Economist Bob Costello said.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Government officials should do more to reduce traffic congestion along the country’s roadways as a way to help retain drivers across the industry, American Trucking Associations Chief Economist Bob Costello said.

New infrastructure projects would be funded through a significant new tax on oil companies, according to President Obama’s fiscal 2017 budget request.

New infrastructure projects capable of withstanding severe weather events would be funded through a new tax on oil companies, according to the Obama White House’s fiscal 2017 budget request unveiled Feb. 9.

WASHINGTON — Sen. John Thune, chairman of the Commerce Committee, said senators on the panel have raised concerns about Scott Darling, the Obama administration’s pick to lead the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.