The U.S. Department of Transportation said Thursday it is seeking nominations for a committee to advise leaders about freight policies aimed at improving the national freight transportation system.
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States Seek New Funding for Infrastructure Upgrades
With federal highway funds dwindling, some states are proposing unprecedented fuel-tax increases, while others are considering legalized gaming and boosting sales taxes to pay for roads and bridge fixes.
February 18, 2013Obama: Fixing Roads, Bridges Will Be a Second-Term Priority
WASHINGTON — Infrastructure funding was in the spotlight last week on Capitol Hill, both in President Obama’s State of the Union speech and at a congressional hearing.
February 18, 2013Largest U.S. Ports Drive Drayage Demand But Fleets Struggle With Regulatory Maze
LOS ANGELES — The torrent of economic activity passing through the two ports here generates a massive need for trucking services, but managers of fleets who work the ports also say it is an extremely challenging operating environment for motor carriers and their owner-operators.
February 18, 2013U.S. Could Spend $340 Million for Natural Gas Tax Incentives
The U.S. government could give out $340 million in refunds this year under a tax incentive program that helps boost the use of natural gas as a transportation fuel, according to an estimate by Congress’ Joint Committee on Taxation.
February 18, 2013Diesel Prices Jump 8.2¢ to $4.104 a Gallon
Retail fuel prices spiked again last week, with diesel rising 8.2 cents to $4.104 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported.
February 18, 2013S.C. Port Truck Replacement Program Gets More Funds
The South Carolina Ports Authority is getting a federal grant for $145,000 to get older trucks serving the port off the road, the Associated Press reported.
February 14, 2013House Committee Hears Concerns on Transportation, Infrastructure Funding
The House Transportation Committee’s first hearing of the new Congress focused on the challenges of maintaining the nation’s roads and bridges, and Chairman Bill Shuster (R-Pa.) pledged to maintain the federal government’s role in transportation infrastructure funding.
February 14, 2013U.S., European Union to Pursue Free-Trade Deal
The United States and the European Union said they will begin talks for a transatlantic free-trade deal, the Associated Press reported Thursday.
February 14, 2013Initial Jobless Claims Fall for Week
Initial jobless claims fell by 27,000 last week, the Labor Department said Thursday.
February 14, 2013