The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on July 14 unveiled an updated list of routes truckers are not allowed to use for carrying hazardous materials.
July 15, 2014Government, Business, Safety
FMCSA Unveils New Hazardous Material Route Registry
Business, Government, Safety
Vehicle Makers Revise Shipping Methods As Train-Service Slowdowns Continue
Ford Motor Co. will ship some 2015 Transit vans in railcars that have been modified to accommodate larger vans, reflecting revised shipping preferences by vehicle makers as train-service slowdowns continued.
July 14, 2014Government, Business, Safety
Amazon Seeks FAA Permission to Test Delivery Drones Outdoors
Amazon.com Inc., which wants to deliver packages by drone, asked aviation regulators for permission to expand testing outside its research laboratory.
July 11, 2014Business, Safety
Trade Gap Shrinks in May on Record Exports
The trade deficit in the U.S. narrowed more than forecast in May on record exports, signaling a pickup in global growth that will boost American manufacturers.
July 7, 2014Business, Safety
Intermodal Rail Volume Rises 6.7% in June
Intermodal rail volume for June rose 6.7% compared with the same time last year, the Association of American Railroads reported.
July 7, 2014Business, Government, Safety
ELD Comments Pour Into FMCSA
Comment from fleets, owner-operators and others concerned with electronic logging devices poured into the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration right up until the deadline.
July 7, 2014Government, Business, Safety
Trust Fund Crisis Means States Receive Partial, Delayed Reimbursements
Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx has notified state transportation officials that as of Aug. 1 the federal government no longer will be making same-day payments to reimburse states for completed road work.
July 1, 2014Business, Government, Safety, Equipment
Fleets Need Stricter Tire Maintenance Routines as Highway Conditions Worsen, Makers Say
With the federal and state governments hard-pressed to keep roadways in good shape, extra attention to tires during and between hauls is essential to maximizing their life span, manufacturers said.
June 30, 2014Business, Safety
Send us photos that show off your American pride!
Two days left! Do you have a good photo that captures your American pride? Send it to us at share@ttnews.com and we’ll consider it for publication on Independence Day weekend.
June 27, 2014Government, Business, Safety, Logistics, Autonomous
Canadian Trucking Alliance Opposes Border Inspection Fee Increase
The Canadian Trucking Alliance said it opposes a U.S. Department of Agriculture proposal that would substantially raise the Animal Plant and Health Inspection Service fees imposed on trucks crossing the border.
June 26, 2014