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FMCSA Embarks on New Effort to Catch Fraudulent Movers

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration this spring conducted more than 100 investigations into household goods moving fraud, and is proceeding with 60 enforcement actions.

July 19, 2023

Union Pacific to Renew Push for One-Person Crews

OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific will renew its push for one-person train crews when the railroad tests the idea of having a conductor in a truck respond to problems in Nebraska and Colorado.

July 18, 2023

No Hazards Reported as Freight Train Derails in Pennsylvania

WHITEMARSH TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A freight train derailment in Pennsylvania early July 17 spurred precautionary evacuations, but officials said there was no known hazard to the public.

July 17, 2023

Pennsylvania Police Launch I-81 Truck Safety Initiative

As a response to the high volume of crashes along I-81 in Pennsylvania, the state police launched an initiative with the FMCSA and the PMTA to promote highway safety.

July 14, 2023

Appeals Court Denies Review of Intellistop Exemption Request

A federal appellate court has rejected a court challenge by Intellistop Inc. of a decision by trucking regulators denying an exemption regarding the company’s pulsating brake light technology.

July 13, 2023

House Panel Advances Fiscal 2024 Transportation Bill

Legislation that would fund the U.S. Department of Transportation through fiscal 2024 was easily approved by a subcommittee in the U.S. House of Representatives on July 12.

July 13, 2023

Company Targets Old Drive-In Theaters for Truck Parking

Frank Sonzala’s company is developing plans to convert abandoned drive-in movie locations and other similar sites into truck parking places.

July 13, 2023

Senate Panel Approves NTSB Nominee Alvin Brown

The Senate Commerce Committee on July 12 easily advanced the nomination of Alvin Brown to join the National Transportation Safety Board.

July 12, 2023

How High Temperatures Break Down Electric Car Batteries

Electric vehicles, great for combating climate change, don’t do well in extreme heat. It’s a paradox being thrown into relief as multiple U.S. states bake under heat waves.

July 11, 2023