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House Committee Approves Truck Parking Bill

Legislation designed to increase parking access for truck drivers nationwide was easily approved by the House Transportation and Infrastructure panel on July 20.

July 20, 2022

New York’s Infrastructure Earns 'C' Grade on ASCE Report Card

New York received an overall “C” grade for the condition of its infrastructure in the latest report card from the American Society of Civil Engineers.

July 19, 2022

Cameras on Windshield Remain FMCSA-Compliant

Windshield-mounted video cameras will remain compliant with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration rules for mounting placement, thanks to an exemption the agency recently made permanent.

July 22, 2022

Regulators Still Mum on Details of Final Hair Testing Rule

A highly anticipated federal rulemaking that would permit carriers to drug test drivers using hair samples continues to slog its way through the regulatory process, nearly six years after it was mandated by Congress and two years since it was first formally proposed.

July 14, 2022

First Responders Outline Concerns With EV Battery Fires

Federal Highway Administration officials and emergency responders foresee a need to prepare for large fires in crashes and incidents from lithium-ion battery-powered heavy trucks.

July 13, 2022

ATA, Stakeholders Press Congress on TSA Threat Assessment Enrollment Bill

American Trucking Associations is among the stakeholders recently calling on congressional committees to pass a bill that expedites applications for commercial drivers seeking security credentials.

July 13, 2022

I-81 Coalition Considers Federal Funding for Truck Parking

An Interstate 81 coalition wants to form a multistate team to apply for federal funds to improve truck parking following a recent roundtable discussion with six states about inadequate spaces along the vital eastern U.S. freight corridor.

July 12, 2022

Younger Drivers Look Beyond Pay When Choosing Carriers, ATRI Finds

The American Transportation Research Institute found the majority of young truck drivers are motivated by factors besides pay when choosing a carrier.

July 12, 2022

PennDOT’s Bridge Tolling Plan Dealt Crushing Legal Blows

Pennsylvania’s governor, General Assembly legislators and a judge dealt legal blows to permanently stop the state Department of Transportation’s effort to toll nine bridges to create revenue for repairs.

July 11, 2022