Legislation that would dedicate $78 billion over five years for freight, trucking and rail safety programs was advanced by the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee June 16.
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Democrats Prepare Go-It-Alone Approach on Infrastructure
WASHINGTON — Patience running thin, Democratic leaders are laying the groundwork for a go-it-alone approach on President Joe Biden’s big jobs and families infrastructure plans even as the White House continues negotiating with Republicans on a much more scaled-back $1 trillion proposal.
June 16, 2021Truck Parking Information Needs to Be Functional, Accurate, ATRI Research Says
Effectively addressing the truck parking capacity problem will depend on standardization and accuracy, according to a recent white paper from the American Transportation Research Institute.
June 15, 2021Wreaths Across America Gears Up for 2021 Event
Six months removed from scaling back due to the coronavirus pandemic, the annual Wreaths Across America nationwide remembrance for the nation’s fallen military is working toward a return to full-scale operations this December.
June 14, 2021Ohio DOT Study Considers Toledo-Columbus Corridor
The Ohio Department of Transportation is seeking public participation as it conducts a corridor study of U.S. Route 23, a vital freight link between Columbus and Toledo.
June 14, 2021Rep. Bob Latta Reintroduces Self-Driving Vehicle Bill
Legislation meant to facilitate access to autonomous vehicles nationwide has again come before the U.S. House of Representatives.
June 14, 2021US to Seek Automated Braking Requirement for Heavy Trucks
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced plans “over the next year and beyond” to issue a new proposal that would set standards and require heavy trucks to be equipped with automatic emergency braking systems.
June 14, 2021Senators Eye $579 Billion in New Infrastructure Spending, $1 Trillion Plan
WASHINGTON — A bipartisan group of senators is eyeing an infrastructure deal with $579 billion in new spending as negotiators try to strike a nearly $1 trillion deal on President Joe Biden’s top priority, according to those briefed on the plan.
June 11, 2021FMCSA Responds to Medical Board on Sleep Apnea Guidance
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is expanding access to information about obstructive sleep apnea for medical professionals who conduct medical examinations for truck drivers.
June 10, 2021US House Transportation Panel Approves $547 Billion Highway Bill
The transportation committee in the U.S. House of Representatives advanced a five-year, $547 billion surface transportation reauthorization bill that seeks to modernize much of the country’s highway systems.
June 10, 2021