The U.S. Department of Transportation last week issued guidelines for testing and deployment of highly automated vehicles. Top administration officials said they want to promote development of self-driving technology to reduce crashes on the nation’s roadways.
September 26, 2016BusinessTechnologyGovernment
McLeod Sees Opportunity in ‘Uncertain Times’
SAN ANTONIO — Upcoming regulations, the presidential election, a softer freight market and supply chain disruptions are contributing to “uncertain times†for the trucking industry. But those challenges also present opportunities for fleets that are better prepared than their competitors, McLeod Software’s CEO said.
September 26, 2016BusinessGovernment
Trucking Airs Concerns to House Panel; HOS Restart, Highway Funding Top List
Truckers and other transportation stakeholders last week voiced a variety of regulatory, infrastructure and funding concerns to the House Highways and Transit Subcommittee.
September 26, 2016Government
FMCSA Issues Final Rule on Windshield Placement of Safety Technologies
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on Sept. 23 issued a final rule permitting the windshield placement of lane departure and collision avoidance systems and other technologies on commercial motor vehicles.
September 23, 2016GovernmentBusiness
Georgia HOS Suspension Extended Through Weekend
In order to keep the supply of gas flowing in Georgia, Gov. Nathan Deal extended the suspension of HOS rules three more days through midnight on Sept. 26.
September 23, 2016GovernmentBusiness
Hapag-Lloyd Ordering 5,750 New Refrigerated Containers
German ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd AG has ordered 5,750 new refrigerated containers from Carrier Transicold in an effort to grow its service for temperature-sensitive foods and pharmaceuticals.
September 23, 2016BusinessGovernmentLogistics
Duane Kenagy Appointed Interim CEO of Port of Long Beach
The Board of Harbor Commissioners approved Duane Kenagy to become interim CEO at the Port of Long Beach, California, while the search for a permanent replacement is under way.
September 22, 2016GovernmentBusiness
South Carolina, South Dakota, Kansas Have Most Cost-Effective State Highway Systems, Report Says
South Carolina, South Dakota and Kansas have the nation’s most cost-effective state highway systems while Alaska, New Jersey and Hawaii have the least cost-effective, according to a report released by the Reason Foundation on Sept. 22.
September 22, 2016GovernmentBusiness
Roundtable Participants Voice a Variety of Concerns to House Panel
Truckers and other transportation stakeholders last week voiced a variety of regulatory, infrastructure and funding concerns to the House Highways and Transit Subcommittee.
September 22, 2016GovernmentBusiness
Pennsylvania’s Turnpike Commission Toll Grab Raises Concern
Pennsylvania’s reliance on toll revenue from the nation’s oldest turnpike to fund other road and mass-transit projects is starting to worry Janney Montgomery Scott’s Alan Schankel.
September 22, 2016