WASHINGTON — The Senate Commerce Committee’s approval on Aug. 2 of Steven Bradbury’s nomination for general counsel at the U.S. Department of Transportation was a step forward in staffing up Secretary Elaine Chao’s leadership team.
August 3, 2017Government, Business, Safety
No Names for FMCSA Top Post Nominee, Sen. Thune Says
Government, Safety
Arizona Mayor Commends Trump Administration’s Infrastructure Push
The mayor of a city in Arizona praised President Donald Trump’s position on infrastructure at a U.S. Conference of Mayors roundtable breakfast Aug. 2.
August 2, 2017Government, Safety
Tax Reform to Overshadow Infrastructure Legislation This Year, Thune Says
WASHINGTON — The infrastructure legislative agenda that President Donald Trump promised to advance during the first months of his presidency likely will be delayed until next year, a top Republican in the Senate said Aug. 2.
August 2, 2017Government, Safety, TCA
Missouri Lawmakers Hold Town Hall on Transportation Funding
Missouri legislators will likely consider increasing user fees and placing tolls on existing interstates at state entrances in an effort to increase funding for the Missouri Department of Transportation.
August 2, 2017Government, Business, Safety
FMCSA Improving Timeline for Investigating High-Risk Carriers, IG Audit Says
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration investigators are conducting more timely compliance reviews of high-risk motor carriers, but the agency faces challenges in ensuring that the reviews adequately address fleets’ safety performance, according to a new audit from the Department of Transportation inspector general.
August 1, 2017Government, Safety
Capitol Agenda for the Week of July 31: 'Super Bowl of Safety'
Safety isn't sexy. When it comes to safe driving for the nation's truckers, though, at least there's the National Truck Driving Championships, where safety is prerequisite No. 1 in order to demonstrate your skills. Hopefully someday Congress will take note. Here's the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
July 31, 2017Government, Business, Safety
FMCSA to Host Sept. 8 Stakeholders Meeting on CSA
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will host a public meeting on Sept. 8 where industry stakeholders will be able to share their views for improving a safety performance scoring program for carriers.
July 28, 2017Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous
Unions Urge Slowdown as Self-Driving Car Laws Pick Up Speed
Labor unions are urging a slowdown as lawmakers fast-track legislation to allow self-driving vehicles on the road, a potential boon to some union jobs and an existential threat to others.
July 28, 2017Government, Technology, Safety, Autonomous, TCA
Congressional Panel Moves to Give Feds Say Over Self-Driving Vehicles
A U.S. House committee July 27 approved legislation to give the federal government final say over the performance of self-driving vehicles, a measure that would preempt states from trying to set their own standards.
July 27, 2017Business, Safety
Trucking Does Best to Brace for Extreme Weather
Weather-related delays are an issue fleets often face, and the threat of a busy hurricane season later this summer could bring with it challenges in getting trucks to their destination.
July 27, 2017