In preparation for winter weather, the Virginia Department of Transportation has started to equip snowplows with tracking devices throughout the state.
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FMCSA, NHTSA Extend Comment Window on Automated Driving Systems
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration are extending the public comment period meant to gather input on automated driving systems.
July 29, 2019Senate Panel to Consider 5-Year, $287 Billion Highway Bill July 30
The first step to a five-year, $287 billion reauthorization of the 2015 FAST Act highway law is scheduled for July 30 in the Senate, thanks to the leadership of the Environment and Public Works Committee. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
July 29, 2019Senate Committee to Review PTC Implementation Status July 31
The Senate Commerce Committee on July 31 will hear from freight rail industry stakeholders about the status of automatic braking technology.
July 26, 2019China Rejects FedEx鈥檚 Defense for Rerouted Huawei Packages
China rebuffed FedEx Corp.鈥檚 claims that it mistakenly rerouted some Huawei Technologies Co. packages to the U.S. and warned that authorities found other violations by the American delivery firm, raising concern the company could face repercussions from Beijing.
July 26, 2019Advancing New Technologies a Priority for USDOT Leadership, OMB Official Says
The U.S. Department of Transportation under the Trump administration has devoted significant resources to the transformative arena of autonomous vehicle technology, a former DOT official said at the Brookings Institution on July 25.
July 25, 2019EPA Dismisses California鈥檚 Emission Compromise With Automakers
Four major automakers reached a compromise with California鈥檚 clean-air regulator to boost fuel efficiency, a move the Trump administration dismissed as a 鈥淧R stunt鈥 that wouldn鈥檛 affect its plans to ease mileage requirements enacted during the Obama administration.
July 25, 2019Availability of Medium-Duty E-Trucks Is Limited as Testing Continues
Battery-electric medium-duty trucks may have a bright future due to their potential to reduce operational costs and improve sustainability. But currently, the availability of these trucks is limited as testing continues.
July 23, 2019Heritage Foundation Endorses Devolution to Fund Highway Projects
The Heritage Foundation says Congress should devolve the federal government's functions to state agencies and immediately end all subsides for state roads. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
July 22, 2019Understanding the Numbers Behind the Technician Shortage
For what seems like ages, whenever discussions occur within this industry about the technician shortage, this question inevitably arises: 鈥淛ust exactly how many technicians do we need?鈥 A fair question, right? But not an easy one to answer.
July 19, 2019