Huerta Confirmed as FAA Head
The U.S. Senate confirmed Michael Huerta as administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, the Senate Commerce Committee said.
January 3, 2013Vitran Secures $17 Million Credit
Toronto-based carrier Vitran Corp. announced it has obtained a $17 million real estate term credit facility on some of its U.S. less-than-truckload transportation facilities.
January 3, 2013N.C.'s Quick Pass to Be Compatible With E-ZPass
North Carolina’s Quick Pass toll collection system and the multistate E-ZPass system will become compatible Thursday, when users of both transponders will be able to pay tolls in both systems, the North Carolina Turnpike Authority announced.
January 2, 2013Diesel Drops 0.5¢ to $3.918 a Gallon
The price of diesel continued to decline, falling 0.5 cent to $3.918 a gallon from $3.923, its 10th drop in the past 11 weeks, while gasoline increased by 4.1 cents to $3.298, the Department of Energy said Dec. 31.
January 2, 2013Natural Gas Growth, Highway Bill Among 2012 Trucking Highlights
While the attention of the nation was focused for much of the year on the costly and protracted presidential election campaign, trucking probably will look back on 2012 as a turning point for the adoption of natural gas as a viable alternative fuel for heavy-duty fleets.
December 24, 2012States Strain to Find New Funding Sources for Repair, Maintenance of Roads, Bridges
Funding for roads and bridges continued to be the overriding issue for states in 2012 as transportation officials sought new ways to raise revenue.
December 24, 2012Google Hires NHTSA’s Deputy Administrator
Ron Medford, a top highway safety regulator in the federal government, has been hired by Google Inc. to help it develop self-driving cars.
December 20, 2012Leading Economic Indicators Rise 0.2%
An index of leading economic indicators rose 0.2% in October, the New York-based Conference Board said Wednesday.
December 20, 2012Third-Quarter GDP Revised Up to 3.1%
The U.S. economy grew at a 3.1% annual rate in the third quarter, higher than previously reported, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
December 20, 2012FMCSA to Hold Listening Session on Driver Training Rule
Federal regulators will hold a listening session next month to gather input on their efforts to require training for entry-level commercial drivers.
December 19, 2012