Kansas City Southern Reports Record 2Q Revenue
Kansas City Southern on July 19 reported record second-quarter revenue of $714 million, up 5% compared with 2018’s $682.4 million.
July 19, 2019Boeing to Take $4.9 Billion Charge Over Grounded 737 Max Jet
Boeing is booking a $4.9 billion charge to cover possible compensation to airlines that have canceled thousands of flights since the 737 Max jet was grounded after two deadly accidents, the aircraft manufacturer said July 18.
July 19, 2019Talent Wanted: Truck Technicians
Trucking companies are pulling out all the stops to find, recruit, educate, train, develop and recognize the next generation of commercial vehicle technicians. It’s a fundamental issue as the industry’s workforce of technicians continues to age toward retirement, while at the same time, there’s a scarcity of young men and women coming into the profession to fill their ranks.
July 19, 2019ATA Reaffirms Opposition to Side Underride Guard Legislation
Legislation that would require the installation of side underride guards on heavy trucks is not based on sufficient science, data or demonstrated overall effectiveness, American Trucking Associations wrote to congressional transportation leaders.
July 18, 2019Earthquake Damage Adds to Infrastructure Woes at Port of Alaska
The primary users of Anchorage’s beleaguered port want city officials to delay the first major rehabilitation work at the port in years while port leaders continue to discover earthquake damage to critical infrastructure.
July 18, 2019FMCSA Panel Takes Steps to Revise Obsolete Medical Examiners Handbook
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s update to its Medical Examiners Handbook is a step closer to completion. The handbook serves as a guideline for physicians who use it to assess truck driver health.
July 18, 2019FMCSA Proposes Two-Year Delay of Entry-Level Driver Training Rule Due to IT Glitches
Federal trucking regulators have proposed a two-year delay for compliance with certain provisions in the Entry Level Driver Training rule to allow more time for development of the secure electronic transfer of information to the certified training provider registry and state driver licensing agencies.
July 17, 2019Transportation Investment Bills Can Succeed With Officials’ Support, Experts Say
WASHINGTON — Support from state and local officials is vital for the success of transportation funding measures, according to road building experts.
July 17, 2019Peloton to Develop System for Driverless Following Truck in Platooning
Peloton Technology Inc. announced it is expanding its vision for truck platooning and driver productivity.
July 17, 2019Federal Inactivity Drives State Creativity With Infrastructure Funding
In the absence of a strong federal partner, states clamoring for infrastructure funds have taken financing measures into their own hands.
July 17, 2019