The U.S. Department of Transportation is accepting applications for the Fostering Advancements in Shipping and Transportation for Long-term Achievement of National Efficiencies, or FASTLANE, grants.
March 23, 2016GovernmentBusiness
FHWA Releases $1 Million in Emergency Funds For Louisiana
The Federal Highway Administration has made $1 million in emergency funds available to Louisiana’s Department of Transportation and Development in the wake of floods that swamped the state this month, U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx announced on March 23.
March 23, 2016BusinessGovernment
Virginia Port Officials, Buoyed by State's $350 Million Aid, See Bright Future, Some Rough Water
At the Virginia Port Authority board meeting, there was a nearly euphoric sense of gratitude in the wake of the General Assembly’s OK of a $350 million state-backed bond deal – driven by Gov. Terry McAuliffe – supporting the growth of the port’s biggest container terminal, Norfolk International Terminals.
March 23, 2016BusinessFuelGovernment
US to Tighten Security for Air, Rail, Port Facilities in Wake of Brussels Bombings
The U.S. government is stepping up security measures in response to the March 22 bombings in Brussels as President Barack Obama pledged to do whatever is necessary to help bring the perpetrators to justice.
March 22, 2016Government
Appropriators Urged to Delay Safety Fitness Determination Rulemaking
A group of lawmakers are calling on the leaders of the House transportation funding panel to delay a rulemaking on a safety fitness determination proposal.
March 22, 2016GovernmentSafety
Universities’ Study Demonstrates Danger of Sleep Apnea For Truckers
Research done by two universities showed that truck drivers with obstructive sleep apnea who don’t stick with a mandated treatment program have five times the risk of a severe crash.
March 22, 2016GovernmentBusinessTechnology
Capitol Agenda for the Week of March 22: Moving on to Plan B
Proponents, including American Trucking Associations, who were unsuccessful in attaching a meal and rest break provision to the aviation bill are moving on to Plan B. Here's the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
March 22, 2016GovernmentBusinessSafetyAutonomous
Regulators Working on Pilot to Determine Safety of Young Military Truck Drivers
Federal trucking regulators say they are working on implementation of a congressionally mandated pilot program that will help determine if military truck drivers between the ages of 18 and 21 are as safe in interstate commerce as older professional drivers.
March 21, 2016GovernmentBusiness
Vigillo Unveils CSA Data-Analyzing Tool
Commercial transportation data software firm Vigillo announced on March 21 a new CSA data-analyzing feature, BASIC Measure Analyzer, added to its Carrier Select system.
March 21, 2016Government
Waidelich Promoted to Executive Director of FHWA
Walter “Butch” Waidelich Jr. is the new executive director of the Federal Highway Administration. Waidelich, who had been the associate administrator in FHWA’s Office of Infrastructure since August 2013, will serve as the agency’s chief operating officer, FHWA Administrator Gregory Nadeau said.
March 21, 2016