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PHILADELPHIA — An elevated section of Interstate 95 collapsed early June 11 after a tanker truck carrying flammable cargo caught fire, closing the segment indefinitely, authorities said.

American Trucking Associations is carrying out a safety spending survey and is seeking participants, it said.

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden has picked Polly Trottenberg, a top aide in the Transportation Department, to serve as acting administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration.

A series of bills meant to expedite supply chain operations and improve freight rail safety await consideration in the U.S. House and the Senate.

Officials with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration asked members of the agency’s motor carrier advisory committee for some ideas on how the agency could improve truck safety.

Amid the constant roar of Interstate 40 traffic, Arkansas state leaders celebrated opening a long-awaited commercial truck parking lot in West Memphis, adding 84 much-needed spaces.

The increasing interest in nearshoring poses unique security considerations, including a higher likelihood of cargo thefts.

A $1.7 million federal grant to help Guilford Technical Community College in Jamestown, N.C., expand its truck driver training program will be matched with $2.6 million in state funds.

Ann Carlson, President Joe Biden’s nominee to lead the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, was recently withdrawn from consideration, the White House announced.

OMAHA, Neb. — Norfolk Southern became the first major North American freight railroad with deals to provide paid sick time to all of its workers June 5, but other railroads are making progress.