Less than a week after meeting with senators, the country’s top transportation officer will explain President Donald Trump’s infrastructure proposal to a House policy committee.
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Capitol Agenda for the Week of March 5: Amos & Adam
The country’s struggle to identify an ideal funding strategy for transportation projects has brought to the fore two men who, until now, had little in common. A look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
March 2, 2018Ronald Batory Sworn In as FRA Chief
Two weeks after Ray Martinez was confirmed to lead the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Ronald Batory was sworn in as Federal Railroad Administration chief.
March 2, 2018Trump’s Steel and Aluminum Trade Threat Hangs Over NAFTA Talks
President Donald Trump’s latest trade salvo over steel and aluminum landed squarely in the middle of NAFTA talks, overshadowing efforts by his own negotiators and those from his biggest export markets to update America’s most important free-trade agreement.
March 2, 2018Consumer Sentiment in US at Second-Highest Level Since 2004
Consumer sentiment last month rose to the second-highest level since 2004 and plentiful job opportunities buoyed Americans’ spirits amid stock-market volatility, a University of Michigan survey showed March 2.
March 2, 2018Chao Tells Automated Vehicle Summit DOT “3.0” Guidance Could Be Issued in Early Summer
WASHINGTON — Updated federal guidance for manufacturers and states seeking to deploy self-driving vehicles could be released as early as summer, U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao told hundreds of executives attending the automated vehicle policy summit here.
March 1, 2018Trump’s Steel Tariffs Will Hit US Factories Already Jammed
The steel tariffs that President Donald Trump plans to impose would deal a major blow to U.S. factories, according to an official with an industry group.
March 1, 2018Driver Training, Documentation Can Smooth ELD Inspections, Experts Say
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Fleets can promote smooth roadside inspections of electronic logs by ensuring that their drivers understand the devices installed in their trucks and keep proper documentation in the cab, enforcement and technology experts said.
March 1, 2018Anchorage’s First-Ever Tax on Gas and Diesel Fuel Takes Effect
Anchorage drivers will pay an extra 10 cents per gallon at the pump starting March 1, with the city’s first-ever tax on gasoline and diesel fuel taking effect.
March 1, 2018Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Prime Inc. Dispute Over Arbitration
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case in which Springfield, Mo.-based New Prime Inc. seeks to overturn an appeals court ruling that the carrier argued could deprive fleets and owner-operators alike of their right to resolve disputes through arbitration.
March 1, 2018