U.S. trade with Canada and Mexico rose 4.9% in October from a year earlier to a record $108.2 billion, the Department of Transportation reported Jan. 8.
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DOT Awards $500,000 to Assist Washington State in Fixing Rain-Damaged Roads
The U.S. Department of Transportation is providing Washington state with $500,000 to help authorities fix roads damaged by recent heavy rainfall.
January 8, 2015California Farm Bureau Files for Bee Hauler HOS Exemption
The California Farm Bureau Federation has petitioned federal regulators for an exemption from 30-minute rest breaks for drivers transporting bees that are critically needed to pollinate crops.
January 8, 2015Truckers Divided on Impact of Rolled-Back HOS Regulations, Survey Shows
Less than half of truckers polled in December say the hours-of-service suspension will affect business positively, Bloomberg News reported.
January 8, 2015TT Archives: Nixon Presents Driver of the Year Award
Receiving the “Driver of the Year” award would be a memorable moment for any truck driver so honored, but it was extra special for Raymond Motor Transportation driver Clarence Hoffman in 1972 when he was presented the trophy by President Nixon.
January 12, 2015Senators Discuss Plausibility of Higher Fuel Taxes
Senators are talking about fuel tax increases to pay for transportation — if not actually embracing the idea.
January 8, 2015Trade Gap Shrinks More Than Forecast as US Oil Imports Dry Up
The trade deficit narrowed in November as U.S. petroleum imports sank to the lowest level in more than five years.
January 7, 2015Calif. Gov. Brown Wants Petroleum Use Cut 50%, More Money for Roads, Bridges
California Gov. Jerry Brown wants to see a 50% reduction in petroleum use by cars and trucks by 2030 and a greater investment in roads and bridges as soon as possible.
January 6, 2015Sen. Sanders to Introduce Infrastructure Bill
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) plans to introduce a bill in the new session of Congress to authorize $1 trillion in spending over several years to rebuild the nation’s roads and bridges and invest in other infrastructure modernization projects.
January 5, 2015Sen. Thune: Congress Should Consider All Options to Fund Infrastructure
The next chairman of a key Senate transportation panel said federal lawmakers should “look at all the options” to keep infrastructure projects funded in the coming years.
January 5, 2015