Democratic Senators Introduce Bill to Delay Positive Train Control
Two U.S. senators have introduced a bill seeking to delay the implementation of positive train control, a safety system the nation’s railroads are supposed to implement by the end of the year.
April 21, 2015ARTBA’s Digital Push Gets Public Calling for Highway Bill
A digital campaign launched by the American Road and Transportation Builders Association is encouraging the public to urge congressional lawmakers to pass a multi-year surface transportation bill.
April 21, 2015Rep. Alan Lowenthal Leads ‘Call to Action’ on Highway Bill
Rep. Alan Lowenthal (D-Calif.) will call on congressional leaders on April 21 to advance a long-term highway bill and to support his legislation that would create a freight transportation infrastructure trust fund supported by a 1% waybill fee on the cost of moving goods.
April 20, 2015ATA Renews Call for Speed Limiters Requirement
American Trucking Associations leaders renewed their request that the Department of Transportation act quickly to issue its proposed rule requiring that electronic speed limiters on all large trucks be set no higher than 65 mph.
April 20, 2015Lots of Talk, Little Action on Highway Funding
WASHINGTON — As a Senate panel prepares to consider a long-term highway bill, House transportation leaders are signaling support for a short-term funding fix.
April 20, 2015TT Archives: NAFTA Passes
On Nov. 17, 1993 the House of Representatives passed the North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act, which required the border be opened to Mexican carriers.
April 20, 2015Industry Execs Scold Congress For Indecision
ORLANDO, Fla. — Executives from four of the largest U.S. transportation companies last week directed a clear message at federal lawmakers: Do what’s needed to support infrastructure improvements now or risk real damage to the economy and competitiveness down the road.
April 20, 2015FMCSA Could Reward Carriers For Adopting Safety Measures
A Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration official said the agency is exploring an initiative that would reward carriers that deploy safety technologies or implement safety programs that exceed regulatory requirements.
April 20, 2015Lack of Full-Time DOT Modal Administrators Hurts Safety, Efficiency, House Leaders Say
WASHINGTON — House transportation leaders criticized the Obama administration for letting five Department of Transportation agencies, including the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, be managed by acting administrators.
April 20, 2015Driver-Training Panel Reaches Midway Point With Many Critical Issues Still Unresolved
Though halfway through its scheduled meetings to standardize training regulations for entry-level truck drivers, a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration advisory panel still is identifying issues for discussion despite its May 29 deadline.
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