DOT’s Polly Trottenberg Chosen as Acting FAA Head
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden has picked Polly Trottenberg, a top aide in the Transportation Department, to serve as acting administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration.
June 13, 2023Missouri CDL Holders Have Electronic Options
Missouri commercial driver license holders now can submit their self-certifications and updated medical examiner certificates electronically via email or fax.
June 12, 2023Reopening I-95 in Philadelphia Will Take Months
PHILADELPHIA — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said a complete rebuild of a damaged section of I-95 would take “some number of months,” but officials are looking at interim solutions.
June 12, 2023South Dakota, Nebraska Pause HOS Mandates
Diesel and gasoline shortages prompted the governors of Nebraska and South Dakota to issue emergency executive orders temporarily waiving federal HOS mandates for fuel haulers.
June 12, 2023New York City to Test Microhub Final Dropoffs
New York City officials will experiment this summer on a new system using delivery trucks to drop goods at special off-street or curbside microhubs.
June 11, 2023Section of I-95 in Philadelphia Collapses From Fire
PHILADELPHIA — An elevated section of Interstate 95 collapsed early June 11 after a tanker truck carrying flammable cargo caught fire, closing the segment indefinitely, authorities said.
June 11, 2023ATA Launches Safety Spending Survey
American Trucking Associations is carrying out a safety spending survey and is seeking participants, it said.
June 9, 2023Supply Chain, Freight Legislation on Congress’ Summer Agenda
A series of bills meant to expedite supply chain operations and improve freight rail safety await consideration in the U.S. House and the Senate.
June 8, 2023Maximizing Compliance: A Guide for Fleet Safety & Success
Program Aired: June 8, 2023 2 p.m. ET There is no shortage of compliance measures required of today's fleets – from Driver Fitness and ELD’s to Controlled Substances and Alcohol Use and Testing – these measures are designed to keep our roadways safe. Minimum compliance is a requirement to remain in good standing, and the inability to meet standards can result in poor roadside safety performance, hefty civil penalties, and increased risk for civil litigation, to name a few.
June 8, 2023FMCSA Advisory Committee Offers Safety Suggestions
Officials with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration asked members of the agency’s motor carrier advisory committee for some ideas on how the agency could improve truck safety.
June 8, 2023