House Transportation Authorizers Dive Into Trucking Policy June 12
Trucking policy will have its moment in the spotlight. The House subcommittee on Highways and Transit on June 12 will review the full spectrum of issues within an industry responsible for transporting a significant portion of the country’s freight. Here's your Capitol Agenda look ahead to the week for trucking on Capitol Hill.
June 11, 2019Indiana Sen. Mike Braun Envisions Infrastructure Plan Bigger Than Trump’s
INDIANAPOLIS — The nation needs an even larger infrastructure bill than the one proposed by President Donald Trump, an Indiana senator told an audience at the National Accounting and Finance Council’s 2019 annual conference.
June 11, 20192019 Oregon Truck Driving Championships
Photos from the Oregon Truck Driving Championships held June 8 in Portland.
June 11, 2019Carriers Invest in Inspection Strategies, Tools
Motor carriers are investing in training, technology and ongoing education to help ensure their drivers conduct thorough pre- and post-trip inspections, which are essential for complying with federal safety standards and minimizing vehicle downtime.
June 11, 2019Senators Push Bill to Rebuild Deficient Bridges
Infrastructure experts have determined that thousands of bridges nationwide require either minor repairs or major rehabilitations. A group of lawmakers in Congress is acknowledging the experts and looking to do something about it.
June 10, 2019Ken Rageth, Wyoming’s Grand Champion, Is Also a Team Player
Ken Rageth of FedEx Freight won the Flatbed to become Grand Champion at the 2019 Wyoming Truck Driving Championships.
June 10, 20192019 Minnesota Truck Driving Championships
Photos from the Minnesota Truck Driving Championships held June 8-9 in Coon Rapids.
June 10, 2019XPO's Ernie Budlowski Drives Straight to Connecticut Grand Champion Title
Ernie Budlowski of XPO Logistics drove straight to the Straight Truck title en route to claiming Grand Champion honors in the Connecticut Truck Driving Championships in Windsor Locks on June 8.
June 10, 20192019 Wyoming Truck Driving Championships
Photos from the 2019 Wyoming Truck Driving Championships held June 8 in Cheyenne. (Wyoming Trucking Association)
June 10, 2019Texas Champ Brent Dotts Is Ready to Compete at NTDC
The Grand Champion of the Texas Truck Driving Championships, Brent Dotts, is no stranger to competition.
June 10, 2019