Truck Parking a Major Priority for FMCSA Administrator
Ensuring the nation’s truck drivers have access to adequate parking is a priority for Robin Hutcheson, the recently confirmed administrator at the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
House Panel to Examine IIJA Implementation Sept. 29
The ongoing implementation of provisions included in last year’s $1 trillion infrastructure policy law will be the focus of a hearing in the U.S. House of Representatives this week.
FHWA Nominee at Senate EPW This Week
Shailen Bhatt, a veteran transportation manager picked to lead the Federal Highway Administration, will field questions from members of the Environment and Public Works Committee on Sept. 14. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
House Transportation Panel to Debate Truck Parking Bill
Legislation designed to increase parking access for the nation’s truck drivers is scheduled for debate before the House Transportation and Infrastructure panel July 20.
Rep. Latta Confident a GOP-led House Would Pass AV Bill
WASHINGTON — Rep. Bob Latta of Ohio signaled his legislation on autonomous vehicle technology would advance if Republicans take over the majority in the House. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
ATA's Spear Testifies on Supply Chain Bottlenecks
Ongoing supply chain bottlenecks, primarily at the nation’s commercial ports, are partly the result of President Joe Biden’s policies. That’s a central theme from senior Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
Secretary Buttigieg Highlights Under-21 Trucker Apprenticeship
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg applauded an apprenticeship program meant to pave the way for commercial drivers between 18 and 20 years old to operate trucks across state lines.
US House Infrastructure Vote Possible This Week
WASHINGTON — Congressional Democrats’ stalled infrastructure agenda appears to be catching its second wind. Leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives are signaling the possibility of votes, as early as this week. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
Will Highway Funding Deadline Spur Bigger Deal?
Federal lawmakers are working on a tight deadline on transportation policy matters as the authorization of a 2015 highway law expires Oct. 31. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
Supply Chains Dominate Secretary Pete’s Schedule
Congress is back at it this week to keep negotiating pieces of infrastructure legislation. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.