Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) called on the Federal Railroad Administration to increase the number of independent inspectors that examine rail bridges.
August 2, 2018Government, Safety, TCA
Schumer Calls for More Inspectors After Concrete Falls From Rail Bridge
Government, Business, Safety
ATRI鈥檚 Updated Crash Predictor Model Sheds Light on Driver Behavior
Violations for reckless driving and failure to yield right of way are the top two behaviors for predicting future crash involvement, according to analysis yielded from the American Transportation Research Institute鈥檚 updated Crash Predictor Model.
August 1, 2018Government, Business, Safety
New Jersey DOT Announces $47 Million for County Bridge Maintenance Projects
The New Jersey Department of Transportation announced July 31 that more than $47 million in grants has been issued for county bridge maintenance projects.
August 1, 2018Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety
Bendix Spicer Executive: Air Disc Brakes Offer Safety
Safety is among the main benefits of air disc brakes while drum brakes 鈥渨ill still fill certain needs鈥 at some fleets, an executive with Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake said.
August 1, 2018Government, Safety
Senate Confirms Jennifer 爱豆传媒ndy, Bruce Landsberg to NTSB
The United States Senate recently confirmed two new members to the National Transportation Safety Board.
August 1, 2018Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety
Capitol Agenda for the Week of July 30: Bridge to Nowhere
While some in the House were contemplating funding for the next major infrastructure upgrade, others in the Senate were discussing putting man on Mars. Here鈥檚 a look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
July 30, 2018Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel, Autonomous
What's Next on the Road to Self-Driving Trucks?
Automation in the trucking industry is ramping up quickly. But how will the next levels of automation be deployed? Episode 2 of RoadSigns has the answers. Click to listen.
July 27, 2018Business, Equipment, Safety
Bosselman Adds Bandag Retreads
Bosselman Boss Truck Shops Inc. announced it has partnered with Bandag, a business unit of Bridgestone Americas Inc., to provide Bandag retreads at all Boss Truck Shops locations.
July 27, 2018Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel
EPA Reverses Course, Will Enforce Rule Limiting Production of Glider Trucks
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler has reversed a controversial decision made earlier this month that would have allowed the proliferation of glider kit trucks until the end of 2019.
July 27, 2018Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous, TCA
Ford Announces Reshuffling, New Self-Driving Vehicle Unit
A day ahead of announcing second-quarter earnings, Ford Motor Co. unveiled organizational changes that it says will improve its operations and grow profits.
July 25, 2018