Lawmakers Celebrate FAST Act, Say More Funding Still Needed
WASHINGTON — Congressional and state transportation leaders were patting one another’s back at a briefing here for their work twisting arms and shepherding passage of a $305 billion “historic” long-term highway bill known as the FAST Act.
February 29, 2016CVSA Concerned With HOS Exemptions
The increasing number of regulatory exemptions approved by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is causing confusion and inconsistencies in enforcement by roadside inspectors, according to the head of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance.
February 29, 2016Mitchell 1 Updates Interface Between RepairConnect, Noregon Software
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Maintenance information provider Mitchell 1 announced an update to the interface between its RepairConnect diagnostic troubleshooting tool and Noregon’s JPRO Professional commercial fleet diagnostics software.
February 28, 2016House Moving Away From FAA Bill Containing Meal-Break Provision
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.
February 26, 2016Florida Examines Express Toll Lanes Between Tampa, Orlando
BARTOW, Fla. — Express toll lanes are the only way to relieve future congestion on Interstate 4 between Lakeland, Florida, and Tampa, the Polk Transportation Organization was told Feb. 25.
February 26, 2016Economy Expands at Faster Pace Than Expected in Fourth Quarter
The U.S. economy unexpectedly expanded at a faster pace in the fourth quarter than estimated, reflecting a higher value of business inventories.
February 26, 2016DOT Awards Relief Funds to Arkansas
The Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department will receive $1 million in federal aid to repair corridors damaged by recent floods, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced Feb. 25.
February 25, 2016Alaska Fuel Tax Bill Moves With Trucking Industry Support
Gov. Bill Walker’s bill to increase state fuel taxes has support from some industry groups it would directly affect, including the Alaska Trucking Association.
February 25, 2016Democrats Oppose Meal-Break Provision in FAA Bill
WASHINGTON — Congressional Democrats are calling on colleagues to oppose an aviation reform bill that includes a provision affecting rest breaks for truckers when the measure reaches the House floor.
February 25, 2016Cross-Border Freight Haulers Likely to Have New Access Points in New Mexico
Cross-border freight haulers soon will have new access points in New Mexico to carry loads to and from Mexico, according to a pre-published interim final rule issued Feb. 23 by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
February 24, 2016