Transportation policymakers and industry stakeholders rejected the Trump administration’s proposal that private sector investments would significantly upgrade the country’s infrastructure over the next few years.
February 6, 2017EditorialBusinessSafetyGovernmentFuelLogistics
Editorial: Let’s Get Started, Secretary Chao
While Republican leaders in Congress seem to be in no hurry to address the country’s infrastructure, there’s an entirely different feeling surrounding President Trump’s pick to be transportation secretary, Elaine Chao, who was confirmed easily last week.
February 6, 2017PerspectiveBusinessSafetyGovernmentAutonomous
Opinion: Share the Message of Trucking’s Importance
I read the chairman’s profile of Kevin Burch (10-10, p. 1), and quite frankly, he is a man after my own industry heart — and others should feel the same way.
February 6, 2017BusinessGovernmentLogistics
Washington State Audit: Port of Seattle Illegally Gave Out $4.7 Million in Raises
The Port of Seattle illegally gave out nearly $5 million in raises to hundreds of employees about a year ago, a Washington state audit has concluded.
February 5, 2017BusinessGovernmentLogistics
Secret Pay Raise, Improper Gifts: Inside Port of Seattle CEO's Abrupt Departure
The CEO of the Port of Seattle secretly gave himself a $24,500 raise, improperly accepted travel gifts and sports tickets from port customers and apparently steered port business to his father's company before leaving, officials revealed Feb. 3. There also were reports of a potential sexual-harassment complaint on top of an ongoing DUI case against him.
February 5, 2017GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipment
DriverTech Offers ELD With Video Capture
Onboard technology supplier DriverTech has launched a new mobile communications device that includes electronic logging capabilities and a forward-facing dash camera.
February 3, 2017GovernmentBusiness
Texas Officials Drafting Wish List for Potential Infrastructure Funding Windfall
Steve Costello — Houston's chief resilience officer, aka "flood czar" — needed less than a second to answer how to spend a $1 trillion investment in infrastructure for America.
February 3, 2017BusinessSafetyAutonomousGovernmentTechnologyEquipment
Minnesota Trucking Association Chooses Matheson as Truck Driver of the Year
The Minnesota Trucking Association honored Michael Matheson, a professional truck driver for Manning Transfer, as the 2016 Minnesota Driver of the Year at its banquet in January.
February 3, 2017GovernmentBusiness
Mississippi DOT Presses for More Highway Spending
The Mississippi Department of Transportation believes that an annual infusion of $400 million in additional funding is needed to ensure the continued viability of the state’s highways, roads and bridges.
February 3, 2017Government
Growth in Service Industries Was Steady in January
America’s service industries expanded in January at about the same pace as in December, indicating resilience in the biggest part of the economy.
February 3, 2017