The federal government needs to improve how it distributes disaster response funds without affecting quality, the chairman of a House subcommittee on emergency management said May 12.
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With Union Pensions in Jeopardy, Fund Appeals to Congress for Aid
Thorny Teamsters pension issues were pushed into Congress’ lap last week by the Central States Pension Fund after the U.S. Treasury Department rejected the fund’s bid to create long-term solvency by cutting pension benefits by about 50% for most union retirees.
May 16, 2016Capitol Agenda for Infrastructure Week, May 16-20
"I think every week should be Infrastructure Week," Sen. Tom Carper (D-Del.) tells Transport Topics as business, labor and policymakers come together in a series of events designed to elevate infrastructure as a critical issue impacting all Americans. Read more of our interview with Carper and bookmark this page for daily coverage. (Watch kickoff event live now.)
May 17, 2016ELDs: Do Your °®¶¹´«Ã½work Before You Buy
As carriers chart out their plans to comply with the upcoming electronic logging device mandate, one of the first questions they likely will ask is this: Which of the many devices on the market will actually meet the regulation’s requirements?
May 12, 2016ELD Vendors to Self-Certify Devices as Compliant ELDs
Certification of electronic logging devices has been left to the device manufacturers under the federal ELD rule.
May 14, 2016ELDs from A to Z
Carriers that haven’t yet implemented electronic driver logs will be sifting through a plethora of different hardware and software options as they plan how to comply with the upcoming federal mandate of the technology.
May 12, 2016Fleets Use Software to Better Plan °®¶¹´«Ã½ Time for Drivers
°®¶¹´«Ã½ time is a key factor for driver satisfaction, so carriers are using transportation management software to remind them when drivers want to be home and find the best routes to get them there.
May 14, 2016Sleep Apnea Programs for Truck Drivers Enhanced by Data, ‘Workflow’ Systems
Advances in technology are making it easier for fleets to screen drivers for a medical condition that’s believed to be a significant contributor to preventable crashes, while also enabling health care providers to monitor treatment while drivers are on the road.
May 13, 2016Portland, Ore., City Council Approves Trucks-Only Tax
Round one in Portland, Oregon’s plan to tax only trucks went to Transportation Commissioner Steve Novick as the five-member City Council voted unanimously in favor of his plan on May 11.
May 11, 2016$3.3 Trillion Needed for Infrastructure Over Next Decade, Says Society of Civil Engineers
An investment of $3.3 trillion is needed over the next 10 years to ensure sound infrastructure nationwide, a report released May 10 by the American Society of Civil Engineers found.
May 10, 2016