Hill Consideration of Meal, Rest Break Proposal Continues
Congressional leaders have until March 23 to finalize a fiscal 2018 funding bill, as part of a deal Senate leaders recently struck that also would provide $90 billion for hurricane disaster relief and $20 billion for infrastructure projects.
February 8, 2018FHWA Ends Plans for Two Environmental Studies of D.C.-Area Routes
The Federal Highway Administration is rescinding two notices of intent for environmental impact statements in Virginia and the District of Columbia, according to a document scheduled for publication in the Federal Register Feb. 9.
February 8, 2018NGA Highway Injury Report Could Improve Road Safety
WASHINGTON — The National Governors Association’s recently released “road map” report on state strategies to reduce highway injuries reveals that 39 states reported an increase in traffic fatalities in 2016.
February 7, 2018UPS Gets $2.4 Million in Incentives for $41 Million Expansion Project in Texas
UPS Inc. wants to build a $41 million expansion to its El Paso, Texas, facility, and it plans to do so with more than $2 million in incentives from the city and the county.
February 7, 2018OOIDA ELD Exemption Request Draws Thousands of Comments
More than 4,000 comments were filed in response to a petition that seeks a five-year exemption from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s electronic logging device rule for small carriers, but whether any contained strong enough arguments to overturn Congress’ intent in adopting the rule is an open question.
February 7, 2018Senate Deal Would Avoid Shutdown as Funding Fight Turns to House
Senate leaders announced a bipartisan two-year budget agreement Feb. 7 that would provide nearly $300 billion in additional funding, a step likely to avert a Feb. 9 government shutdown and end a months-long impasse on spending priorities.
February 7, 2018Illinois County to Make Truckers Pay More
Will County, Ill., plans to more than double its permit costs for overweight trucks, offer an online application process for them and update its designated truck routes.
February 7, 2018Sen. Blumenthal Blasts Withdrawal of Sleep Apnea Policy
The determination by federal investigators that two high-profile train collisions in New York and New Jersey were the result of undiagnosed sleep apnea prompted a member of the Senate Commerce Committee to rebuke the Trump administration’s withdrawal of a potential new policy on the sleep disorder.
February 7, 2018Virginia Could Allow Trucks Up to 11,000 Pounds Heavier Than It Does Now
Trucks traveling Virginia’s roads could get about 10,000 pounds heavier if legislation gets the OK from the General Assembly.
February 7, 2018Maryland Transportation Secretary Pete Rahn 'Aggressively' Trying to Woo Amazon HQ2
Maryland Transportation Secretary Pete Rahn is pursuing Amazon.com Inc. with gusto as the retailer determines which state will be home to its second headquarters, HQ2.
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