Transportation agencies and planners should rely on communication and partnerships as they respond to immediate needs and assess long-term effects associated with the coronavirus, according to an expert.
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Three experts from Transport Enterprise Leasing discuss strategies for buying and selling trucks amid regulatory shifts, trade tensions and economic uncertainty.
FMCSA Extends HOS Emergency Declaration Through May 15
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has extended and expanded its emergency declaration providing regulatory relief to truck drivers who are transporting emergency supplies during the coronavirus outbreak.
April 9, 2020Elaine Chao Emphasizes Need for Infrastructure, Safety Funds for Rural Areas
The subject of upgrading the nation’s infrastructure is an important one for Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao, including assurance that rural areas receive equal treatment relative to metropolitan areas when funds are distributed.
April 8, 2020UPS Manages Airlift of Health Care Supplies for FEMA
UPS launched a two-week operation to run 25 cargo flights carrying masks, gloves, surgical gowns and other equipment for the health care industry under the federal government’s Project Airbridge.
April 7, 2020Stakeholders Tell Congress, Governors: CDLs, Permits Need to Be Processed
To avert a potential truck driver shortage during the coronavirus emergency, a coalition of large businesses and trade groups has urged Congress and the nation’s governors to implement procedures that would allow new drivers to more quickly obtain commercial learner permits and commercial driver licenses.
April 7, 2020GAO’s Recommendations on NTSB’s ‘Most Wanted List’ Prompt Action
The head of the National Transportation Safety Board agreed more transparency would improve the public’s understanding of a high-profile report after a federal watchdog recommended better access to its methodology.
April 7, 2020Congress, White House Reach High for Next Virus Bill
Congressional leaders are jolting ahead with another coronavirus rescue package as President Donald Trump indicated that Americans will need more aid during the stark pandemic and economic shutdown.
April 7, 2020Virus Will Take Toll on State Transportation Revenue, Experts Say
Experts indicate the coronavirus pandemic will have a significant negative effect on state revenue, including funding that supports transportation projects.
April 6, 2020DOT Ready to Help Truckers as They Support Country, Elaine Chao Says
Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao told Transport Topics during an exclusive interview that her agency stands ready to build on the actions it already has taken to help trucking support the country through the coronavirus crisis.
April 3, 2020Colorado DOT to Expand Truck Parking at Two Rest Areas
The Colorado Department of Transportation is conducting a project to expand truck parking availability at two rest areas.
April 3, 2020