The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on June 3Ìýreleased its long-awaited final rule on stability control, saying it will affect Classes 7-8 trucks in two years.
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House Vote on Transportation Funding Expected June 9
Republican leaders of the U.S. House announced that final consideration of a fiscal 2016 transportation funding bill likelyÌýwill occur June 9.
June 4, 2015House Kicks Off Consideration of Transportation Funding Bill
The U.S. House on June 3 commenced its consideration of a fiscal 2016 transportation funding bill that would propose requirements for a study on an hours-of-service rule for truckers and allow changes to policies related to trailers.
June 1, 2015Freight Activity Mixed Nationwide as Economy Continues to Expand, Fed Says
The overall economy continued to expand across most of the country from early April to late May, but reports on freight activity and transportation services were mixed, the Federal Reserve said.
June 3, 2015Small Business Leaders Urge Congress to Pass Long-Term Highway Bill
WASHINGTON — The absence of funding certainty at the federal level has hindered small business operators’ ability to plan long-term for construction projects that utilize trucks and equipment supplies, a group of stakeholders told a House panel June 3.
June 3, 2015Amtrak Chief Joe Boardman: ‘Economy Will Begin to Suffer’ if Infrastructure Not Improved
WASHINGTON — Amtrak chief Joe Boardman on June 2 told House lawmakers that aging infrastructure across modes of transportation around the country needs to be modernized to improve the flow of goods and accommodations for travelers.
June 2, 2015Dept. of Health and Human Services Seeks Information on Hair Testing
A division of the Department of Health and Human Services has published a request for a variety of information from theÌýpublic and transportation industry stakeholders on the potential of use of hair specimens for drug testing.
June 1, 2015President Obama Signs Two-Month Highway Funding Extension Into Law
The two-month extension of highway funding has been signed into law, providing for infrastructure fundingÌýthrough July.
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June 1, 2015White House Threatens to Veto Transportation Funding Bill; Opposes Restart, Size and Weight Provisions
The White House on June 1 announced that it would veto a fiscal 2016 transportation funding bill, citing concerns over its funding levels and objections over several trucking provisions
June 1, 2015House Panel to Consider Fiscal ’16 Highway Funding Bill
The House Rules Committee will look to pave the way for floor consideration on a fiscal 2016 transportation funding bill June 1 at 5 p.m. EDT.
May 29, 2015