ATA Touts Introduction of Interstate Driving Legislation
American Trucking Associations has strongly praised the introduction in the 116th Congress of a bill designed to facilitate interstate driving for truckers younger than 21.
March 1, 2019Congressional Democrats Press for Climate Resilience in Infrastructure Policy
Democrats on the transportation authorizing committees are angling to incorporate climate resilience provisions into infrastructure policy legislation they plan to craft sometime this year, despite unwavering opposition from top Republicans.
February 28, 2019Senate Confirms Andrew Wheeler for Top EPA Post
The country’s environmental regulatory agency has a new boss.
February 28, 2019Drivers, Coaches Honored at Awards Ceremony
SAN DIEGO — Lytx recognized the safety performance of drivers and coaches at an awards ceremony held here during its annual user group conference.
February 26, 2019T&I Ranking Republican Sam Graves Slams Green New Deal
Democrats’ Green New Deal manifesto aimed at revolutionizing the country’s transportation system by drastically reducing fuel emissions was described as a fantasy by the top Republican transportation policymaker in the U.S. House of Representatives.
February 26, 2019Virginia Passes Law Aimed at Mitigating Wait Times for CDL Testing
The Virginia Legislature passed a law that will allow the state’s private commercial driver training schools and community colleges to hire third-party commercial driver license testers to help reduce skills-testing delays.
February 26, 2019Colorado Paves Way to Lower Interstate Trucking Age Limits
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed into law a bill that will open interstate trucking opportunities to people between the ages of 18 and 21 — as soon as federal law allows such activity.
February 25, 2019Congressional Infrastructure Window 4-6 Months, Stakeholders Say
The window for an infrastructure bill in 2019 is only about four months, starting now, and closing quickly. Here's Capitol Agenda's look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
February 25, 2019Bill to Reshape Colorado Oil, Gas Regulations Coming Soon, Democrats Say
Tighter rules on Colorado oil and gas development struck out at the ballot box in November and at the state Supreme Court in January. Now, Democrats, who control the Legislature, plan to introduce a sweeping bill to redefine the Colorado Oil & Gas Conservation Commission’s mission to emphasize public health and safety.
February 25, 2019BNSF Plans $400 Million in Upgrades to Texas Rail System
Fort Worth-based BNSF Railway Co. will spend $405 million this year to upgrade its rail system running throughout Texas.
February 22, 2019