Washington State DOT Completes Bridge to Aid Port of Tacoma Traffic
The Washington State Department of Transportation unveiled a new bridge that is meant to alleviate traffic in a busy freight corridor near the Port of Tacoma.
June 29, 2021Tesla Dealt Big Blow as Almost All Cars in China Need Safety Fix
Tesla Inc.’s aspirations in China were dealt a major blow over the weekend after the government ordered that almost all the cars it has sold in the nation — more than 285,000 of them — be fixed to address a safety issue.
June 28, 2021Appeals Court Rules in Favor of U.S. Xpress in Driver Pay Dispute
A U.S. appeals court has issued an opinion in favor of U.S. Xpress Enterprises in a class-action case in which California truck drivers argued they should have been paid for nondriving work time, even while under a piece-rate basis agreement with the carrier to transport a load.
June 24, 2021NTSB Nominee Jennifer Homendy Highlights Technology, Workforce Development
President Joe Biden’s nominee to lead the National Transportation Safety Board told senators she intends to enhance the agency’s approach to new technologies and workforce development.
June 24, 2021Keeping CSA Scores in Check – The Safety Management Cycle
Program Aired: June 24, 2021. Improving your CSA scores is an ongoing process that needs constant attention and monitoring across many areas of your business. The safety management cycle is used by authorities to assess your compliance performance and it should be used by carriers to ensure your processes are pointing towards keeping your CSA scores low.
June 24, 2021US House Highway Bill Includes $1 Billion in Truck Parking Grants
WASHINGTON — Funding to expand parking facilities for truck drivers around the country is included in comprehensive highway policy legislation expected before the U.S. House of Representatives during the week of June 28.
June 24, 2021Minneapolis Council Committee Passes Citywide Truck Parking Restrictions
The Transportation and Public Works Committee of the Minneapolis City Council on June 23 approved an ordinance amendment that would limit truck parking in the city.
June 24, 2021Suez Canal, Ever Given Ship Owners Reach Compensation Deal
Egyptian officials and owners of the giant Ever Given vessel that blocked the Suez Canal earlier this year have reached a preliminary deal over compensation, according to the ship’s representatives.
June 23, 2021First Highway to Hope Virtual Concert Raises $75,000 for Drivers in Need
The St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund announced that the inaugural “Highway to Hope” virtual benefit concert raised more than $75,000.
June 22, 2021Massachusetts' $2.65 Billion Capital Plan Includes Funds for Transportation
Massachusetts leaders recently announced a $2.65 billion Capital Plan, which includes millions for improving transportation infrastructure and bottlenecks.
June 22, 2021