WASHINGTON — Investment agreements on infrastructure projects between government agencies and private investors, while essential, are part of a broader financial strategy to pay for such projects around the country, Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said at a conference Sept. 22.
September 22, 2015GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety
Senate Panel to Examine Pipeline Safety Sept. 29
A Senate subcommittee has scheduled a hearing to examine the management and safety of the country’s intricate pipeline system.
September 25, 2015GovernmentBusinessSafety
DOT Awards $2 Million to California for Roads, Bridges Damaged by Fires
California will receive $2 million in aid to assist agencies with repairing roadways, bridges and infrastructure damaged by recent wildfires, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced Sept. 22.
September 23, 2015GovernmentBusinessSafety
Federal Advisory Committees Seek Private-Sector Input on Improving Driver Health
Members of two federal advisory committees met this week to discuss ways the private medical sector can help commercial vehicle drivers improve their general state of poor health.
September 22, 2015BusinessSafetyGovernment
ATRI Survey: Nearly Half of Commercial Vehicle Drivers Wouldn't Pay for Reserved Parking
Nearly half of commercial vehicle drivers participating in a survey said they would refuse to pay for reserved parking, according to new American Transportation Research Institute research.
September 21, 2015GovernmentBusinessSafety
Foxx to Keynote Infrastructure Group’s Conference
Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx is scheduled to speak about the role public-private partnerships (P3s) play in transportation at the Long-term Infrastructure Investors Association's second annual meeting in Washington, D.C.
September 21, 2015BusinessSafetyGovernmentLogistics
Truckers Receive Thanks
Americans thanked truck drivers in ways big and small as part of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week.
September 21, 2015BusinessSafetyGovernment
Growth of Intermodal Freight Transportation Sparks Debut of TT’s Top 50 Global Carriers
Intermodal freight is growing in volume and importance as shippers embrace the idea of using multiple modes of transport to move goods around the world.
September 21, 2015BusinessSafetyGovernmentEquipmentAutonomous
For Hire on eBay: Trucker Driven by Passion for Service
The driver shortage issue may be a thorn to the trucking industry, but it puts drivers in a bit of a power position to make their services available to the highest bidder. One particular driver is doing that literally, advertising himself on the online auction site, eBay.
September 18, 2015GovernmentBusinessSafety
Growth of Intermodal Freight Transportation Sparks Debut of TT’s Top 50 Global Carriers
Intermodal freight is growing in volume and importance as shippers embrace the idea of using multiple modes of transport to move goods around the world.
September 18, 2015