Senators Eye $579 Billion in New Infrastructure Spending, $1 Trillion Plan
WASHINGTON — A bipartisan group of senators is eyeing an infrastructure deal with $579 billion in new spending as negotiators try to strike a nearly $1 trillion deal on President Joe Biden’s top priority, according to those briefed on the plan.
June 11, 2021Truck Cargo Thefts Skyrocketed Amid COVID-19
The trucking industry has seen a surge in cargo thefts since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, according to experts.
June 10, 2021FMCSA Responds to Medical Board on Sleep Apnea Guidance
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is expanding access to information about obstructive sleep apnea for medical professionals who conduct medical examinations for truck drivers.
June 10, 2021US House Transportation Panel Approves $547 Billion Highway Bill
The transportation committee in the U.S. House of Representatives advanced a five-year, $547 billion surface transportation reauthorization bill that seeks to modernize much of the country’s highway systems.
June 10, 2021AASHTO, ITS America Appeal FCC’s 5.9 GHz Spectrum Decision
Opposition to the Federal Communications Commission’s ruling on the 5.9 GHz transportation spectrum band remains active as a pair of stakeholders are formally pushing back on the agency’s move.
June 8, 2021Retiring NTSB Chairman Sumwalt Reflects on 15 Years With the Board
NTSB chief is set to enter the next phase of his life after being one of the safety agency's longest-serving members ever.
June 8, 2021House Lawmakers Introduce Speed Limiters Bill
A bill to require speed limiters on heavy commercial trucks was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.
June 7, 2021Drivers, Fleets Become More Comfortable With Advanced Driver Assistance Systems
Advanced driver assistance systems initially encountered driver resistance, but over time have become a more widely accepted and even embraced trend as drivers realize their benefits.
June 7, 2021C.H. Robinson Petitions Supreme Court to Hear Negligent Hiring Case
C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc. has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a federal appellate court decision involving a personal injury suit accusing the freight broker of negligent hiring.
June 4, 2021Detroit Adds New Features to Suite of Safety Systems
Detroit announced it added new features to its Detroit Assurance suite of safety systems for the Freightliner Cascadia and Western Star 49X models spec’d with a Detroit powertrain.
June 4, 2021