The U.S. Department of Transportation on May 1 announced the issuance of a final rule approving use of oral fluid to drug test truck drivers.
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Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority Eyes Reduced Emissions
The Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority is vowing to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide it releases as part of its operations and improve the authority’s environmental impact.
May 2, 2023Aurora CEO Chris Urmson on the Future of Self-Driving Trucks
The prospect of a driverless semi is scary to many, but not to Aurora Innovation CEO Chris Urmson, who helped to build Google’s autonomous vehicle unit.
May 1, 2023Railroads Warned of Potential Problems With Long Trains
OMAHA, Neb. — Federal regulators are warning railroads that the long trains they favor can cause all kinds of problems and contribute to derailments.
April 28, 2023Ohio Derailment Cost Norfolk Southern $387 Million
Norfolk Southern announced April 26 that the Feb. 3 freight train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, cost the railroad $387 million, which impacted its first-quarter profit by 33.7%.
April 26, 2023NHTSA Revives Effort to Require Side Impact Guards
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is working with the trucking industry as it revisits a proposal to mandate installation of side underride guards on heavy truck trailers.
April 26, 2023Road Designers Confront Challenges of Balancing Safety, Function
Trees and passenger vehicles number among the safety challenges for road design benefiting freight movement. Will the new influx of federal funding help us get it right?
April 25, 20232023 State Championships
Images from 2023 state truck driving championships across the county as truck drivers qualify for the 2023 National Truck Driving and Step Van Driving Championships in Columbus, Ohio.
June 2, 2023CSX Reports Strong Q1 Earnings
Class I railroad CSX Inc. on April 20 announced first-quarter earnings that beat Wall Street analysts’ expectations.
April 21, 2023Unions Say Rails Should Skip Buybacks, Spend on Safety
OMAHA, Neb. — Rail unions want railroads to take some of the billions they’re using every year to buy back their stock and spend it to improve safety.
April 21, 2023