Government, Business, Safety

Policymakers Raise Issue of Federal Oversight in Infrastructure Investments

Congressional transportation officials are raising the issue of oversight in how states will spend $1.2 trillion in federal infrastructure funding.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
March 4, 2022
Government, Business, Safety

State, Federal Funds to Improve 1-70 Mountain Corridor in Colorado

A $700 million project to improve a notorious mountain bottleneck on Interstate 70 in Colorado is being lauded by stakeholders in the state and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
March 2, 2022
Government, Safety

N.M. Truckers Oppose Bill That Would Enforce Right-Lane Driving

New Mexico’s governor is being asked to pocket veto legislation that would force freight truckers hauling trailers to drive in the right lane on interstates in most circumstances or be fined.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
February 28, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Safety Practices Can Offset Rising Insurance Rates, ATRI Study Says

Motor carriers can offset the rising cost of insurance premiums by continuously improving their overall safety practices and expanding use of smart technology, a new report said.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
February 23, 2022
Government, Business

Minnesota Trucking Leaders Set Effort for Lawmakers to Meet With Local Fleets

With state fleet leaders’ annual trip to the U.S. Capitol disrupted due to COVID-related visitation limits, the Minnesota Trucking Association is instead inviting federal leaders to meet trucking executives on their home turf.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
February 22, 2022
Government, Logistics

Trucker Turned Politician Proposes Bill Honoring Alaska’s Drivers

An Alaskan state senator and professional driver is sponsoring Truck Driver Appreciation Day legislation to permanently recognize truckers for their service.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
February 18, 2022
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

Truck Driving Simulator Excites Idaho High School Students

A new Idaho Trucking Association program using a truck simulator traveling to high schools appears to be paying off, by getting teens interested in driving careers.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
February 16, 2022
Government, Business

State, Local Officials Play Vital Role in Infrastructure

Counties play a vital role delivering transportation projects funded by the federal $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg told local municipal officials.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
February 15, 2022
Government, Business, Safety

Congress, Biden Urged to Release Funds for Bridge Repair

Transportation experts are urging Congress and the Biden administration to release federal infrastructure funds to improve unsafe bridges across the nation.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
February 14, 2022
Government, Safety

Truckers’ Input Sought as Illinois Expressway Shootings Skyrocket

Truck drivers traveling along Illinois expressways where shootings spiked 110% last year are advised to report suspicious activity and use a new police website map of real-time gunfire reports.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
February 11, 2022