The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the Port of Los Angeles cannot require trucking companies serving the port to display placards on trucks that have the proper permits and to submit parking plans before being allowed to operate, saying the rules violate federal law.
June 14, 2013Business, Government
DOT Receives 568 Applications for TIGER Grants
The U.S. Department of Transportation said it has received 568 applications for grants under the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery program, surpassing available funding.
June 12, 2013Government, Business
FMCSA Publishes Visor Card with Updated HOS Regulations
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has published a “visor card” outlining the changes to truck driver hours-of-service regulations set to take effect July 1.
June 12, 2013Government
Canada Calls Ambassador Bridge HazMat Study Deficient
The city of Windsor, Ontario, said Michigan’s recommendation to allow more hazardous materials to cross the Ambassador Bridge is based on a deficient study that doesn’t consider the 75,000 people in Canada who would be exposed to accident risk.
June 11, 2013Government
Commerce Sends On Foxx’s Nomination to Full Senate for Confirmation Vote
The Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation voted unanimously Monday to send the nomination of Charlotte, N.C., Mayor Anthony Foxx to the full Senate for confirmation as secretary of transportation.
June 11, 2013Government, Business
House Panel Sets Hearing on New HOS Rule
A panel of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will hear next week from supporters and critics of the latest changes to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s hours-of-service rule for truck drivers, which is set to take effect in three weeks.
June 11, 2013Government, Business
Two Truck Climbing Lanes Near Completion on I-81 in Virginia
After nearly four years of construction, two truck climbing lanes on Interstate 81 in Virginia are nearing completion. One is ahead of schedule and set to open as early as this summer, and the other is little behind schedule.
June 11, 2013Business, Safety, Government
Battery Manufacturer Exide Technologies Files for Bankruptcy
Heavy-duty truck and automobile battery manufacturer Exide Technologies filed for bankruptcy after environmental regulators in California shut down one if its lead-recycling plants, Bloomberg News reported Monday.
June 10, 2013Editorial, Business, Government
Editorial: Crafting a National Freight Plan
The announcement of the roster of the National Freight Advisory Committee provides a reason to be guardedly optimistic the nation is prepared to make tough decisions regarding our transportation needs.
June 10, 2013Business, Government
3 Trucking Execs to Serve on National Freight Panel
Trucking executives are among the dozens of transportation experts who have been selected to help shape a national vision for freight movement.
June 10, 2013