States and municipalities seeking federal aid this year to revamp critical infrastructure projects have until April 28 to apply for a popular grant program managed by the U.S. Department of Transportation.
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N.H. Lawmakers Vote to Increase Fuel Taxes
New Hampshire lawmakers voted to raise the state’s 19.625-cent fuel tax by 4 cents starting July 1.
April 23, 2014Leading Economic Indicator Index Gain Points to 2Q Rebound
An index of U.S. leading indicators increased in March by the most in four months, a sign the economic expansion will strengthen following harsh winter weather.
April 21, 2014Forward Air’s First-Quarter Net Income Dips
Forward Air Corp. said its first-quarter net income dipped to $10.2 million, or 33 cents a share, from $10.9 million, or 36 cents, a year ago.
April 21, 2014FMCSA Grants Extension on Drug, Alcohol Clearinghouse Comments
The time period for commenting on the proposed rule for the national clearinghouse for driver drug and alcohol test results has been extended through May 21.
April 21, 2014FMCSA Says Motor Carrier Insurance Requirements Inadequate for Some Crashes
The current financial responsibility minimum of $750,000 for motor carriers is inadequate to meet the costs of some crashes, according to a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration report released April 18.
April 18, 2014Wyo. Trucking Co. Facing Nearly $1 Million Fine for Illegal Dumping
A Wyoming trucking company is facing fines of nearly $1 million for allegations of dumping oil drilling waste on a country road in North Dakota, state mining officials said.
April 18, 2014CBO Says Highway Fund Will Be in Shortfall Under Obama’s Transportation Plan
The federal Highway Trust Fund will have “insufficient revenues to meet obligations” beginning in fiscal 2015, according to the Congressional Budget Office’s latest estimate of the president’s budget proposal.
April 18, 2014DOT, EPA Officials Tour Truck Dealerships
Officials from the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Transportation recently toured three commercial truck dealerships to learn more about the industry and the cost of regulatory actions on dealers, American Truck Dealers said.
April 17, 2014PHMSA Seeks Comments on ATA Hazmat Petitions
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration is seeking comment on two separate American Trucking Associations’ federal preemption petitions claiming that regulatory requirements for hazardous materials hauling in Pittsburgh and New York City impose unfair burdens on hazmat carriers.
April 17, 2014