Preliminary NTSB Report Outlines Events in FedEx Calif. Crash
The National Transportation Safety Board released a preliminary report April 25 confirming the sequence of events in the fatal crash involving a FedEx Freight truck and a bus in Orland, Calif., earlier this month.
April 25, 2014House Panel Sets Public-Private Partnership Roundtable for April 30
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s Panel on Public-Private Partnerships has set an April 30 roundtable hearing to examine how states have applied “P3” set ups to fund infrastructure projects.
April 25, 2014Report Calls 63,000 U.S. Bridges ‘Structurally Deficient’
A new report by the American Road and Transportation Builders Association found that more than 63,000 bridges around the country — about 10% — are “structurally deficient.”
April 25, 2014N.H. Lawmakers Vote to Increase Fuel Taxes
New Hampshire lawmakers voted to raise the state’s 19.625-cent fuel tax by 4 cents starting July 1.
April 23, 2014Former DOT Chiefs Peters, Mineta to Unveil P3 Study Next Week
Former transportation secretaries Mary Peters and Norman Mineta will headline the release of the Eno Center for Transportation’s study examining the role of public-private partnerships to pay for infrastructure projects.
April 23, 2014April 28 Deadline Approaching for TIGER Grant Applications
States and municipalities seeking federal aid this year to revamp critical infrastructure projects have until April 28 to apply for a popular grant program managed by the U.S. Department of Transportation.
April 22, 2014Forward Air’s First-Quarter Net Income Dips
Forward Air Corp. said its first-quarter net income dipped to $10.2 million, or 33 cents a share, from $10.9 million, or 36 cents, a year ago.
April 21, 2014FMCSA Grants Extension on Drug, Alcohol Clearinghouse Comments
The time period for commenting on the proposed rule for the national clearinghouse for driver drug and alcohol test results has been extended through May 21.
April 21, 2014Leading Economic Indicator Index Gain Points to 2Q Rebound
An index of U.S. leading indicators increased in March by the most in four months, a sign the economic expansion will strengthen following harsh winter weather.
April 21, 2014CARB Considering DPF Extension for Smaller Fleets
California regulators are considering relaxing strict rules for smaller trucking fleets to clean up older diesel-powered trucks that are among the state’s worst remaining sources of air pollution, the Los Angeles Times reported.
April 21, 2014