The chairman of the tax-writing Senate Finance Committee on July 28 criticized the primary source of funding for a House bill that would shore up the Highway Trust Fund, a day before the Senate is expected to vote on the legislation.
July 28, 2014Government, Business
Wyden: House Trust Fund Fix ‘Goes Too Far’ on Pension Smoothing
Government
FMCSA's Anne Ferro Stepping Down in August
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration chief Anne Ferro will step down from her post next month, Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx announced July 25.
July 28, 2014Government
Full Text of Anne Ferro's Letter to FMCSA Colleagues
Here is the full text of FMCSA Administrator Anne Ferro's e-mail to her colleagues on July 25, announcing her resignation.
July 28, 2014Business, Government, Safety, Autonomous
Coolants Require Check-Ups to Maximize Engine Life
Although some fleets and truck makers are turning to extended-life coolants because they are said to lower engine heat and maintenance costs, they still require regular checkups just as conventional coolants do, suppliers said.
July 28, 2014Business, Safety, Government, Autonomous
Truck Border Crossings Rise to 10.8 Million in 2013
Commercial truck crossings into the United States from Mexico and Canada increased 1.1% to 10.8 million in 2013, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation.
July 25, 2014Government
FMCSA, OSHA to Work Together on Coercion Claims
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at strengthening coordination between the agencies in investigating truck driver safety, coercion and retaliation complaints against motor carriers.
July 24, 2014Government, Business
Feds Propose to Phase Out Older Rail Tank Cars
The federal government proposed to phase out older tank cars and lower speed limits for some oil trains in an effort to mitigate transportation risks posed by the nation’s energy boom.
July 24, 2014Government
FMCSA Sued Over Information in Driver Inspection Reports
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has “intentionally or willfully†improperly disseminated truck-driver inspection reports that contain references to violations not classified as “serious driver-related safety violations,†according to a lawsuit filed by six independent owner-operator truck drivers.
July 24, 2014Government, Safety, Business
Senate Panel to Examine Truck Safety July 29
Safety concerns stemming from several recent truck accidents have prompted Senate transportation leaders to schedule a hearing July 29 to press regulators about their initiatives for improving highway safety.
July 24, 2014Government
FMCSA to Enhance CSA Website
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on July 23 announced enhancements to the display of information on its Compliance, Safety, Accountability public Safety Measurement System website.
July 23, 2014