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FHWA Says Highway Construction Costs Continue to Soar

Rising inflation appears to be taking a big bite out of funding for highway construction projects, according to the latest data from the Federal Highway Administration.

November 20, 2023

NHTSA Advisory Group on Underride Protection Seeks Focus

Members of the Advisory Committee on Underride Protection began revealing their divergent views on side underride guards for heavy trucks, sending several questions back to regulators.

November 20, 2023

I-10 in Los Angeles Reopens Eight Days After Fire Closure

Hard work by skilled workers and engineers, and an infusion of $3 million of federal emergency funding led to the early reopening of a stretch of Interstate 10 in Los Angeles on Nov. 19.

November 21, 2023

Federal Officials Mull Adding Fentanyl to Drug Test Panel

A federal drug testing advisory board will begin discussions next month on possibly adding a testing panel for fentanyl to drug test drivers and other federal safety-sensitive employees for the potentially deadly drug.

November 20, 2023

Cruise CEO Resigns Amid Safety Concerns, Recalls

Kyle Vogt has resigned as CEO of Cruise, General Motors’ autonomous vehicle unit, as questions build about the safety of self-driving cars.

November 20, 2023

Maryland Rural Grant Funds School’s Simulators for CDL Tests

A $236,000 rural economic development grant is helping a western Maryland public two-year community college expand its commercial driver license truck driving training program.

November 17, 2023

FMCSA Rule Restricts Emergency HOS Waivers to 14 Days

A rule recently adopted by FMCSA cuts from 30 to 14 the maximum number of days a state may waive HOS regulations during a state of emergency, a move that has drawn criticism from stakeholders.

November 16, 2023

Trucking Grapples With Evolving Cargo Theft Risks in Q3

Trucking continued to deal with a high number of cargo thefts during the third quarter as criminals take advantage of the tighter economy.

November 16, 2023

Democrat Senators Press Safety Initiatives

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act’s two-year anniversary is an opportunity to revisit several safety concerns, two senior Democratic senators recently said.

November 16, 2023

FAA Needs to Improve Staffing, Technology, Says Expert Panel

Aviation experts who examined the Federal Aviation Administration’s safety record say the agency needs better staffing, equipment and tech to manage a surge in close calls between planes.

November 16, 2023