US Traffic Deaths Fell 2% in 2019 for Third Straight Yearly Drop
Traffic deaths in the U.S. fell for the third consecutive year in 2019, the government’s road safety agency reported.
October 1, 2020FAST Act’s Yearlong Extension Signed Into Law
The law governing the country’s transportation operations was extended for a year after President Donald Trump’s recent signing of a temporary funding measure that averts a shutdown of the federal government.
October 1, 2020Biden Emphasizes Infrastructure Resilience, Electrification in Debate
Under his administration the highways of tomorrow would consist of thousands of charging stations for fleets of electric vehicles, former Vice President Joe Biden insisted during his first debate with incumbent President Donald Trump.
September 30, 2020Boeing Tempers Hoopla on Max’s Return After Crisis ‘Dug a Hole’
Boeing Co. is plotting a low-key comeback for the 737 Max, the grounded jetliner that has spent almost two years engulfed in controversy and tragedy after two fatal crashes, said people familiar with the matter.
September 30, 2020Los Angeles Continues to Study Congestion Pricing’s Potential
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority is proceeding with outreach efforts as it explores the potential of a congestion pricing pilot program for the region.
September 30, 2020FMCSA Unveils HOS Resource as Revised Rules Take Effect
FMCSA has launched an online tool to help carriers and drivers better understand the hours-of-service regulations that took effect Sept. 29.
September 29, 2020Supply Chain Workers Play Essential Role in Coronavirus Response
Employees at Northwell Health’s 85,000-square-foot distribution center often joined together to watch the success stories as COVID-19 patients left Northwell’s hospitals, with many workers getting tearful as they realized the critical role they were playing in the health care supply chain.
September 29, 2020Fleets Operating in Health Care Sector Adjust to Surge in Demand Amid Pandemic
When the COVID-19 outbreak first hit, fleets serving the health care industry responded to sudden shifts in demand while also implementing new safety protocols to protect their drivers and customers.
September 29, 2020US Lawmakers Propose Tighter Rules for New Airplanes
Lawmakers who criticized regulators over the way they approved the Boeing 737 Max will propose changing the way that the Federal Aviation Administration certifies new plane designs and uses private-sector employees to perform safety analysis.
September 29, 2020Trump Announces Shipping of Millions of Rapid Tests for States
President Donald Trump announced plans to distribute millions of Abbott Laboratories’ 15-minute COVID-19 test in the coming weeks, a move aimed at expanding access and helping reopen schools that are seen as key to getting parents back to work.
September 28, 2020