States Ask Voters to Decide on Infrastructure Measures
Transportation advocates are increasingly taking their case for better infrastructure to the public, a strategy magnified in a number of states as voters head to the polls Nov. 4.
November 3, 2014Senate Control Up for Grabs, GOP Win May Spur Road Bill
With the elections on Nov. 4, the fight for control of the Senate has ramped up significantly; as most pollsters say several key races are too close to call.
November 3, 2014Senior Drivers Staying Behind the Wheel
Truckers such as Bill Compton, Tom Camp, Henry Bates and Al Weddle have more in common than their love of the road.
November 3, 2014FMCSA to Conduct Test on Split-Sleeper Fatigue
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration plans to conduct a 90-day on-highway pilot program to evaluate whether split sleeper-berth breaks contribute to truck-driver fatigue, a top agency official said last week.
November 3, 2014Diesel Average Drops 2.1¢ to $3.635
The U.S. diesel average fell 2.1 cents to $3.635 a gallon last week, the lowest price in 3½ years, the Department of Energy reported.
November 3, 201415 Congressional Races and Why You Should Care
Why should you care about any of this fall’s congressional races? We’ll tell you. Last week we presented 15 Congressional Races and Why You Should Care – three per day. If you follow transportation, you’ll want to be in the know. And, read a recap of our Nov. 3 chat with congressional reporter Eugene Mulero.
October 31, 2014In Kentucky, Mitch McConnell vs. Alison Lundergan Grimes: Why You Should Care
Why you should care about Kentucky's U.S. Senate race between Republican incumbent Mitch McConnell and Democratic challenger Alison Lundergan Grimes.
October 31, 2014In Arkansas, Mark Pryor vs. Tom Cotton: Why You Should Care
Why you should care about Arkansas' U.S. Senate race between Democratic incumbent Mark Pryor and Republican challenger Tom Cotton.
October 31, 2014Consumer Sentiment Rises to Highest Since July 2007
Consumer confidence rose in October to a seven-year high as employment opportunities and declining gasoline prices boosted Americans’ spirits.
October 31, 2014In Maine, Susan Collins vs. Shenna Bellows: Why You Should Care
Why you should care about Maine's Senate race between Republican incumbent Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Shenna Bellows.
October 31, 2014