Surface trade among the United States, Canada and Mexico grew 6.8% in July from the same month last year and fell 1.4% from June, the Department of Transportation reported.
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Congress Backs Increased Funding to Fix Flood-Damaged Colo. Roads
The U.S. House and Senate are backing increased funding to fix Colorado’s flood-damaged roads, the Associated Press reported.
October 1, 2013Proposal Would Require Tank Endorsements for More Drivers
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a proposed rule that could require as many as nearly 300,000 less-than-truckload drivers to obtain tanK-vehicle endorsements.
October 1, 2013Highway Programs Continue Despite Government Shutdown
Highway construction and safety programs will remain operational despite most federal government functions shutting down Oct. 1 after legislators failed to agree on a measure to fund the government, the Department of Transportation said.
October 2, 2013I-43 Bridge in Wisconsin Closed Due to Sagging
A bridge on Interstate 43 in Green Bay, Wis., will remain closed indefinitely after a support pier settled, causing the roadway to sag about 2 feet, the Associated Press reported.
September 26, 2013Boxer Proposes Eliminating, Replacing Fuel Tax
The chairwoman of the Senate committee that will write the next highway bill said she wants to end the per-gallon federal fuel taxes Americans pay at the pump.
September 26, 2013Hazmat Carriers Would Lose Authority for Not Paying Fines Under Proposal
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration proposed a rule that would strip hazardous materials motor carriers their operating authority if they fail to pay civil penalties within 90 days.
September 24, 2013Motor Carriers, Shippers Honor Drivers During Nationwide Appreciation Week
Carriers, shippers, associations and other trucking-related organizations last week honored the millions of drivers who move goods as part of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week.
September 23, 2013FMCSA Commits to Rulemaking on Sleep Apnea, Will Not Issue Guidance
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration said it will not issue regulatory guidance to recommend that certain truck drivers be screened and treated for sleep apnea, and instead go through the formal rulemaking process.
September 19, 2013Foxx: No Timeline for HOS Study
Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx has denied a congressman’s request for a timeline for the completion of a study into the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s latest changes to the hours-of-service’s 34-hour restart.
September 19, 2013