North Dakotaās infrastructure, congestion levels and safety record propelled the state to the top spot in a recent report that chronicled the performance of highway systems nationwide.
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Florida Hurricane Dorian Leaves Tanks Dry
Gas stations in parts of Florida are running out of fuel as drivers race to fill up ahead of Hurricane Dorian. Dorianās course turned slightly south and now is expected to make landfall near Jupiter, Fla., as a Category 4, with winds reaching 140 miles per hour.
August 30, 2019EPA Seeks to Abandon Regulation of Methane Leaks From Oil Wells
The Trump administration is seeking to abandon regulations designed to stop methane leaks from oil and gas wells, a move opposed not just by environmentalists but even some energy companies that worry that it will undermine the appeal of natural gas as climate-friendly fuel.
August 29, 2019DOE Announces $59 Million for Vehicle Technology Research
The U.S. Department of Energy announced it is devoting $59 million to 43 projects that will explore advanced vehicle technology research.
August 27, 2019EPA IG Finds Study Critical of Glider Emissions Was Properly Conducted
A U.S. Environmental Protection Agencyās Inspector General audit has given a 2017 agency study critical of glider truck emissions a clean bill of health.
August 1, 2019Pets Can Help Fleet Recruitment Efforts and Boost Driver Satisfaction
Many carriers allow truck drivers to bring along a cat or dog as a companion. For fleets, the benefits seem to outweigh the costs.
July 29, 2019Federal Inactivity Drives State Creativity With Infrastructure Funding
In the absence of a strong federal partner, states clamoring for infrastructure funds have taken financing measures into their own hands.
July 17, 2019Officials Say Diesel Technician Shortage Starting to Ease as Recruiting Pays Off
A leading trucking official said āthere is definitely a shift going onā for the industry to address its critical shortage of technicians.
July 11, 2019Tropical Storm Barry in Gulf of Mexico Barrels Toward Louisiana
Oil and natural gas producers in the Gulf of Mexico began evacuating workers and shutting in output as a storm gathers strength off the coast of Florida.
July 10, 2019Secretary Chao: Fuel Tax a āTopic of Discussionā During Infrastructure Policy Talks
Responding to whether the federal fuel tax should be raised to help fund the countryās corridors, Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao acknowledged the funding approach garnered interest during negotiations of a comprehensive infrastructure bill.
July 2, 2019