WASHINGTON — With many American policymakers struggling to identify a long-term path for funding their big-ticket infrastructure projects, Australia’s ambassador to the United States has proposed a rather simple approach: privatize the projects.
May 17, 2018Government, Business, Safety
Australian Ambassador Tells Lawmakers to Consider Infrastructure Privatization
Business, Technology, Safety
TMC Conference to Focus on Cybersecurity, Truck Diagnostics
As companies become more interconnected, executives need to have a broader understanding of their entire firm and the way divisions — once thought of as separate and distinct — interact with each other.
May 16, 2018Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety
CVSA Symposium Emphasizes Advances in Brake Technology
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — The trouble with brakes is that so many things can go wrong. That was one of the takeaways from the first day of a two-day Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance brake symposium aiming to educate motor carriers, commercial vehicle inspectors and technicians on the latest advances and challenges in keeping brakes in good working order.
May 16, 2018Government, Business, Equipment, Safety, TCA
Millions Spent to Clean Up California’s Diesel Trucks, but Is It Enough?
This spring, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency awarded nearly $6.4 million to the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District to replace older diesel trucks for those that run nearly 90% cleaner, and older farm tractors for those that meet the latest emissions standards.
May 16, 2018Business, Safety
2018 Missouri TDC
Photos from the 2018 Missouri Truck Driving Championships, held June 1-2 in Branson.
May 15, 2018Government, Business, Technology, Safety
Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao Keeps All Options Open for Funding Infrastructure
The Trump administration still is sifting through a slew of financing mechanisms, from a vehicle miles traveled fee to a fuel tax, to bolster infrastructure funding, according to Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao, who delivered keynote remarks May 14 to kick off Infrastructure Week.
May 14, 2018Business, Safety
Mack Trucks Wins Appeal of $6 Million Asbestos Verdict
Mack Trucks Inc. and Ford Motor Co. won a new trial in an asbestos exposure suit after Maryland’s top court threw out a Baltimore man’s $6 million jury award.
May 14, 2018Business, Safety
Mississippi State Truck Driving Championships
Photo coverage of winners and scenes from the 2018 Mississippi Truck Driving Championships on April 27-28 in Gulfport, Miss.
May 14, 2018Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Logistics, Autonomous
Capitol Agenda for the Week of May 14: Big Orange Cone
Downtown Las Vegas is under construction. The consistent rise in tourism and population persuaded city and state officials to invest in wider roadways, additional transit and walkability options, and improve connectivity across freight corridors.
May 14, 2018Government, Safety
Iowa DOT’s Five-Year Transportation Plan Targets Interstates, Bridges
Iowa Department of Transportation officials have unveiled a $3.4 billion plan to support roadway and bridge projects over the next five years.
May 11, 2018