A group of nearly 200 manufacturers, shippers, carriers and allied associations has urged members of Congress to pass vehicle weight reform legislation to allow heavier six-axle trucks on U.S. interstates.
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Federal Standards Needed for Autonomous Technology to Excel, Volvo Executive Says
WASHINGTON — For autonomous driving technologies to continue to advance, lawmakers will have to approve federal standards that address various regulations at the state level, a Volvo executive told a Senate transportation panel on July 7.
July 7, 2015Maersk Resumes Port of Baltimore Service After 20 Years
Maersk Line, the world’s largest container shipping company, has returned to the Port of Baltimore after an absence of two decades, state officials announced.
July 6, 2015Premier Truck Group Created for 16 Dealers
A group of 16 truck dealers in five states has been renamed Premier Truck Group to enhance brand recognition, the company announced.
July 6, 2015Missouri to Solicit Innovative Means of Upgrading I-70
Missouri transportation officials have declared Interstate 70 a “laboratory” for private industry, entrepreneurs and innovators to suggest ideas that will help plug gaps in the state’s ailing road and bridge budget.
July 6, 2015Washington State Passes $16 Billion Transportation Plan, Includes Gas Tax Increase
The Washington state Legislature passed a $16.1 billion transportation funding plan earlier this month that would raise the gas tax to fund key infrastructure projects.
July 6, 2015Sophisticated Logistics Network Required to Ensure Flowers Arrive in Fine Form
Whether peonies and ranunculus for a wedding bouquet or a single red rose for a loved one, people across the United States keep finding reasons to purchase fresh-cut flowers, but few are aware of what’s involved to satisfy their demand.
July 6, 2015TT Archives: Trucks and Emissions
The starting point for limiting diesel emissions can be traced to a provision in a bill reauthorizing and expanding the Clean Air Act of 1977 that was signed into law by President George H.W. Bush in 1990.
July 6, 2015Consumer Confidence Exceeds Expectations in June
Consumer confidence increased more than forecast in June as Americans grew more optimistic about the economy and the labor market.
June 30, 2015Senate Commerce Committee Votes to Open Access on Key Metrics About US Ports
The Senate Commerce Committee on June 25 gave voice vote approval to legislation that aims to provide access to new key metrics on U.S. ports as a way to help officials detect signs of disruptions to economic sectors.
June 29, 2015