CVSA Sidelines 1,273 Vehicles for Brake Violations
Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance inspectors removed more than 1,200 commercial motor vehicles with critical brake violations from roadways during an unannounced single-day brake safety enforcement operation.
July 21, 2021Secret Funding for Plaintiff Attorneys Is On Rise, Experts Say
A controversial practice of financial firms funding litigation for attorneys who sue trucking companies is putting defense attorneys at a disadvantage — and is on the rise.
July 21, 2021Driver Shortage Linked to Lifestyle Considerations, Costello Says
The persistent truck driver shortage is a complicated issue that is tied in part to quality-of-life considerations, according to American Trucking Associations Chief Economist Bob Costello.
July 20, 2021DeFazio Blasts Bipartisan Senate Infrastructure Plan
Rep. Peter DeFazio, the Democratic chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, blasted the Senate’s bipartisan infrastructure deal, saying there are “extraordinary deficiencies” in the plan that is backed by President Joe Biden.
July 20, 2021New Cybersecurity Order Issued for US Pipeline Operators
WASHINGTON — The Department of Homeland Security on July 20 announced new requirements for U.S. pipeline operators to bolster cybersecurity following a May ransomware attack that disrupted gas delivery across the East Coast.
July 20, 2021Republicans Balk at Infrastructure Deadline
Senate Republicans in bipartisan talks on a $579 billion infrastructure deal are warning Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) that if he goes through with a July 21 vote to start debate on the plan he won’t have their support and his attempt to enforce a deadline will fail.
July 19, 2021Wisconsin Issues $160 Million in Transportation Aid to Local Agencies
Wisconsin officials recently announced the distribution of $160.2 million in financial assistance for transportation purposes to municipalities across the state.
July 19, 2021Kentucky Leaders Approve Funds to Help Freight Movement at River Ports
In order to facilitate freight movement, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced $500,000 in grants to support critical repair and equipment replacement efforts at five river ports.
July 19, 2021Some States Slow to Transmit Driver Convictions to Regulators
A new Department of Transportation Inspector General audit criticized states for too often failing to transmit driver electronic conviction notifications in a timely manner to federal regulators.
July 16, 2021Freight Policy Bill on US Senate’s Infrastructure Agenda
WASHINGTON — Policy updates and funding related to federal freight programs are being considered as part of a multitrillion dollar infrastructure bill U.S. Senate leaders plan to weigh next week.
July 15, 2021