FMCSA Delays Expected Publication Dates for Minimum Insurance, Speed-Limiter Rules
Federal regulators have moved back by nearly a month their projected announcements of two proposed rules, one to raise the minimum insurance requirement for interstate motor carriers and the other requiring speed limiters on new heavy trucks, a new Department of Transportation report said.
September 22, 2014McLeod Works to Speed Data Flow Through New Software Functionality
OXON HILL, Md. — McLeod Software said it is working to streamline the movement of data to help trucking and third-party logistics customers operate more efficiently.
September 22, 2014FedEx’s 1Q Earnings Gain 24%; Profit Margins Rise at All Units
FedEx Corp. last week reported that fiscal first-quarter net income rose 24% to $606 million, or $2.10 per share, driven by stronger growth at the Freight, Ground and Express units.
September 22, 2014DOT Urged to Create Office to Help Promote Use of P3s
A report by a House transportation panel recommended establishing a new office at the U.S. Department of Transportation to help states and localities have better access to private capital to fund large-scale infrastructure projects.
September 22, 2014Federal, State Governments Need to Reprioritize Transportation Funding, Report Finds
Transportation departments nationwide must consider driving trends when investing in major projects, the U.S. Public Interest Research Group education fund recommended in a report identifying nearly a dozen instances of what it claims to be wasteful spending.
September 19, 2014DOT Sued for 21-Year Driver-Training Regulation Delay
Two public interest groups and the Teamsters Union have filed suit against the Department of Transportation, claiming it has dragged its feet in creating entry-level driver training requirements for commercial motor vehicle operators.
September 19, 2014FMCSA Shuts Down Florida Carrier
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on Sept. 18 said it shut down a Florida-based motor carrier for violating various federal safety regulations, such as allowing drivers who tested positive for drugs to operate vehicles.
September 18, 2014More Associations Want CSA Scores Removed from Web
Ten more trade associations have joined the call for the immediate removal of individual motor carriers’ safety management scores from all public web sites maintained by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and other governmental agencies.
September 18, 2014Hart Nomination for NTSB Sent to Senate Floor
The Senate Commerce, Science and Technology Committee has sent the nomination of Christopher Hart as director of the National Transportation Safety Board to the full Senate for a vote.
September 18, 2014House T&I Special P3 Panel Recommends Collaboration, Transparency for Major Projects
A report by a House transportation panel recommended establishing a new office at the U.S. Department of Transportation to help states and localities have better access to private capital to fund large-scale infrastructure projects.
September 17, 2014