The New Jersey Department of Transportation announced $30.1 million in grant funding dedicated to improving local roads that serve as freight conduits.
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FMCSA Proposes Adding Location Flexibility to CDL Testing Process
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced a proposed rule July 24 meant to ease the process for people pursuing a commercial driver license.
July 24, 2019FMCSA Seeks Comment on Agricultural Commodity, Livestock Definitions in HOS Rules
In an effort to provide clarity for U.S. farmers and commercial drivers, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on July 22 announced it is seeking public comment on revising agricultural commodity or livestock definitions in hours-of-service regulations.
July 23, 2019Federal Watchdog Recommends Congress Improve Freight Infrastructure Grants
In a report raising concerns about the U.S. Department of Transportation’s management of infrastructure grants popular among state officials, the Government Accountability Office recommended Congress reform the program.
July 22, 2019Heritage Foundation Endorses Devolution to Fund Highway Projects
The Heritage Foundation says Congress should devolve the federal government's functions to state agencies and immediately end all subsides for state roads. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
July 22, 2019ATA Reaffirms Opposition to Side Underride Guard Legislation
Legislation that would require the installation of side underride guards on heavy trucks is not based on sufficient science, data or demonstrated overall effectiveness, American Trucking Associations wrote to congressional transportation leaders.
July 18, 2019Earthquake Damage Adds to Infrastructure Woes at Port of Alaska
The primary users of Anchorage’s beleaguered port want city officials to delay the first major rehabilitation work at the port in years while port leaders continue to discover earthquake damage to critical infrastructure.
July 18, 2019FMCSA Panel Takes Steps to Revise Obsolete Medical Examiners Handbook
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s update to its Medical Examiners Handbook is a step closer to completion. The handbook serves as a guideline for physicians who use it to assess truck driver health.
July 18, 2019FMCSA Proposes Two-Year Delay of Entry-Level Driver Training Rule Due to IT Glitches
Federal trucking regulators have proposed a two-year delay for compliance with certain provisions in the Entry Level Driver Training rule to allow more time for development of the secure electronic transfer of information to the certified training provider registry and state driver licensing agencies.
July 17, 2019Transportation Investment Bills Can Succeed With Officials’ Support, Experts Say
WASHINGTON — Support from state and local officials is vital for the success of transportation funding measures, according to road building experts.
July 17, 2019