The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on July 31 proposed to make permanent a demonstration program that documents on a driver's or motor carrier’s safety profile instances when a crash could not be prevented.
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Virginia DOT Outfits Snowplows With Tracking Technology
In preparation for winter weather, the Virginia Department of Transportation has started to equip snowplows with tracking devices throughout the state.
July 30, 2019FMCSA, NHTSA Extend Comment Window on Automated Driving Systems
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration are extending the public comment period meant to gather input on automated driving systems.
July 29, 2019Senate Panel to Consider 5-Year, $287 Billion Highway Bill July 30
The first step to a five-year, $287 billion reauthorization of the 2015 FAST Act highway law is scheduled for July 30 in the Senate, thanks to the leadership of the Environment and Public Works Committee. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
July 29, 2019ATRI Opens Industry Issues Survey
The American Transportation Research Institute is accepting comments and concerns from trucking industry representatives.
July 29, 2019Senate Committee to Review PTC Implementation Status July 31
The Senate Commerce Committee on July 31 will hear from freight rail industry stakeholders about the status of automatic braking technology.
July 26, 2019DOT Releases List of INFRA Grant Recipients
The U.S. Department of Transportation has chosen the recipients of the Infrastructure For Rebuilding America grants that support highway and bridge projects nationwide.
July 25, 2019FMCSA Plans Survey on Harassment, Assaults of Minority, Female Truck Drivers
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is drawing up plans for a survey and study to better understand the “prevalence, seriousness, and nature of the problem of harassment and assaults against minority and female truckers.â€
July 25, 2019NTSB Nominees Tout Safety Focus Before Senate Committee
WASHINGTON — Nominees to serve on the independent National Transportation Safety Board emphasized the need to continue to thoroughly investigate high-profile accidents to ensure the reliability of freight and passenger corridors during a Senate hearing July 24.
July 24, 2019Senate Confirms Former Delta Executive Stephen Dickson as FAA Administrator
A former Air Force pilot and Delta Air Lines executive was confirmed July 24 by the Senate to lead the Federal Aviation Administration after overcoming opposition from Democrats who claim that he mistreated a whistleblower during his tenure at Delta.
July 24, 2019