Perspective: ELD Data Can Help Fleets Improve Safety
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance will hold its annual Operation Safe Driver Week July 14-20, and this year’s theme is speeding.
July 12, 2019USDOT Announces $477 Million in Grants to Airports
Grants totaling $477 million will be used to assist with repairs and expansions at 264 airports, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced July 10.
July 12, 2019Senate Committee Approves STB Nominee Michelle Schultz
The Senate Commerce Committee advanced by voice-vote approval the nomination of Michelle Schultz for a seat on the Surface Transportation Board.
July 11, 2019Officials Say Diesel Technician Shortage Starting to Ease as Recruiting Pays Off
A leading trucking official said “there is definitely a shift going on” for the industry to address its critical shortage of technicians.
July 11, 2019Senators Aim to Produce Five-Year Highway Bill Before August Recess
WASHINGTON — The first version of what could become the country’s next major highway policy bill will be unveiled in the Senate prior to Congress’ recess in August, surface transportation policymakers announced July 10.
July 10, 2019NTTC Driver of the Year Represents Strong Women in Trucking
After 34 years behind the wheel and more than 1.7 million safe-driving miles, Barb Herman, driver for K-Limited Carriers out of Toledo, Ohio, has proved that women do drive — and do it well.
July 10, 2019Tropical Storm Barry in Gulf of Mexico Barrels Toward Louisiana
Oil and natural gas producers in the Gulf of Mexico began evacuating workers and shutting in output as a storm gathers strength off the coast of Florida.
July 10, 20192019 Washington Truck Driving Championships
Scenes from the Washington Truck Driving Championships held June 22 in Tacoma.
July 9, 2019Driver Productivity Can Be Boosted by Addressing Health, Stress
When drivers and employees at PetroChoice Holdings want to take a sick day, or just take time off for any reason, all they have to do is inform their boss they will be taking “PTO,” or paid time off.
July 8, 2019Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao Stresses Benefits of Long-Term Highway Bill
Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao says state and local governments also would benefit from a long-term infrastructure plan. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
July 8, 2019