Public comments submitted to the Federal Highway Administration regarding a recent proposal that would allow more flexibility with design standards when repairing highways and interstates reflect an overwhelming show of support from industry groups and transportation agencies.
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FMCSA Proposes to Add Truck Rear Underride Guards to Safety Checklist
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a proposed rule amending federal safety regulations to specifically add rear impact guards as a required item on the list of annual inspections for motor carriers and roadside inspectors.
January 5, 2021Pete Buttigieg Eyes ‘Big, Bold’ Infrastructure Plan, Chuck Schumer Says
Advancing a “big, bold†infrastructure policy measure with an emphasis on climate change is a priority for President-elect Joe Biden’s choice to lead the U.S. Department of Transportation, said Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.
January 4, 2021FMCSA Proposes Revised Guidance on Yard Moves
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is proposing to revise regulatory guidance related to how truck drivers record yard moves as part of their hours of service.
January 4, 2021Railroads Install Crash-Prevention System Ahead of US Deadline
U.S. railroads have completed installation of an automated crash-prevention system that covers 57,536 miles of freight and passenger tracks ahead of an end-of-year deadline that was previously extended, the Federal Railroad Administration announced Dec. 29.
December 29, 2020Trucking Braces for ‘COVID Hangover’ and Ongoing Battles in 2021
As the COVID-19 pandemic stretches into 2021, the trucking industry will continue to address coronavirus-related challenges while confronting issues that existed long before most people had ever touched a face mask.
December 29, 2020Trucking Industry Experts Optimistic About 2021, Once COVID Is Over
The trucking industry stands poised for a solid start in 2021, building on an unprecedented 2020 during which the U.S. economy relied heavily on truckers amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
December 29, 2020Trucking Industry's Great Work in 2020 Will Pay Dividends in 2021, ATA’s Spear Says
The trucking industry’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic has brought with it a boost in public perception that will endure for years to come, American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear told Transport Topics.
December 28, 2020Oregon Commission Approves $2.2 Billion for Transportation Improvement Program
The Oregon Transportation Commission approved an initial plan to invest approximately $2.2 billion in future projects through the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program.
December 28, 2020Brent Spence Bridge Reopens Ahead of Schedule
Transportation officials opened the newly repaired Brent Spence Bridge connecting Ohio and Kentucky on Dec. 22, one day ahead of schedule.
December 23, 2020