The U.S. House Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection unanimously approved a legislative markup July 19 to advance self-driving vehicle technology. Navigating the autonomous vehicle landscape has been difficult because of the traditional boundaries it breaks.
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Government Watchdog Criticizes FMCSA’s Information Technology Systems
A government watchdog has issued a searing review of some of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s most critical information technology systems used to monitor the safety of motor carriers.
July 24, 2017IMF Sees US Fading as Global Growth Engine
The world is leaning less on its biggest economy to sustain the global recovery, according to the International Monetary Fund.
July 24, 2017With Two Industrial Parks on the Horizon, Illinois County Hopes to Adopt Freight Plan
With proposals for two large scale industrial parks in the works — in Crete, Ill. and Elwood, Ill. — Will County officials say they hope their soon-to-be-adopted Community Friendly Freight Mobility Plan will help local leaders minimize the impacts of these sizable projects.
July 24, 2017Port Panama City Moves Forward on New East Terminal
The Panama City Port Authority on July 20 moved forward with plans for its new East Terminal.
July 24, 2017I-15 Express Lanes Project Awarded $152 Million US DOT Loan
The Riverside County Transportation Commission will receive a $152.2 million federal loan to assist with the completion of its Interstate 15 express lanes corridor project, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced July 20.
July 21, 2017Powering Up: Fleets Investing in In-Cab Power for Driver Medical Devices
CPAP machines need a continuous source of power. This can be a challenge for drivers on the road, particularly as the required power draw on trucks has increased with the addition of onboard electronic control modules and drivers’ increased desire to operate the electrical components for comfort and enjoyment.
July 24, 2017Trump’s NAFTA Wish List Offers No Quick Fix, Canada Envoy Says
Negotiators will be hard-pressed to wrap up talks on the North American Free Trade Agreement anytime soon, considering the Trump administration’s list of objectives for the deal, Canada’s envoy to the United States said.
July 21, 2017Canadian Pacific Railway Sees End of the Line for Government-Owned Grain Cars
Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. is ready to buy its own grain cars, sidelining 6,000 government-provided ones from the 1970s that are no longer up to the job.
July 20, 2017Diesel Rises 1¢ to $2.491; Gasoline Drops 1.9¢ to $2.278
The U.S. average diesel price rose 1 cent to $2.491, the Department of Energy said July 17.
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