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Advocates Name Best, Worst States for Highway Safety Law Enforcement

Rhode Island received top marks on an advocacy group’s recent report card that evaluates states on their ability to enforce highway safety laws.

January 22, 2018

Capitol Agenda for the Week of Jan. 22: The Mayors Come to Washington

Mayors across America still are waiting for the White House’s infrastructure plan as cities continue to cope with highway congestion. Many of them will be in Washington this week for the U.S. Conference of Mayors’ winter meeting. Here's a look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

January 22, 2018

FMCSA Grants Truck Leasing Group 90-Day ELD Exemption

Federal regulators have granted the Truck Renting and Leasing Association a 90-day electronic logging device exemption for rentals not exceeding 30 days.

January 22, 2018

California Gas Tax Repeal Headed for Ballot as Money About to Flow for Road Repairs

People rolled through Rock Auto in El Cajon, Calif., in droves this month to sign a petition to overturn Gov. Jerry Brown’s so-called gas tax.

January 22, 2018

Maryland Governor Offers Tax Incentives, Road Improvements to Lure New Amazon HQ

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan has announced sweeping tax legislation to accompany an incentive package that devotes billions to transit and infrastructure in an effort to entice Amazon into building its second headquarters in the state.

January 22, 2018

IMF Raises 2018 Global Growth Forecast, Partly on US Tax Cuts

Global growth will accelerate to the fastest pace in seven years as U.S. tax cuts spur businesses to invest, the International Monetary Fund said.

January 22, 2018

Rail Customer Group Calls for Trump to Make STB Nominations

The Rail Customer Coalition, a group of manufacturing, agricultural and industrial shippers, sent a letter to President Donald Trump urging him to nominate candidates to fill vacant seats on the Surface Transportation Board.

January 22, 2018

Trucking Industry Concerned About NAFTA Ending

President Donald Trump has pledged to rework trade deals so they benefit domestic workers, but current efforts have sparked concern among industry groups, including trucking.

January 22, 2018

NAFTA ‘Danger Zone’ Nears as Key Talks Begin Amid Trump Threats

NAFTA talks are entering a pivotal moment as the U.S. turns up the pressure on Canada and Mexico to radically alter the trade pact in favor of American interests.

January 22, 2018

Government Shutdown Continues Into Workweek as Senate Talks Drag On

WASHINGTON — The government shutdown will extend into the workweek as the Senate appeared to inch closer to ending a partisan stalemate late Jan. 21 but fell short of agreement.

January 21, 2018