WASHINGTON — The Senate has approved Joe Goffman to lead the EPA's air pollution office just as the agency is set to finalize rules over emissions from power plants and cars and trucks.
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Federal Funding to Help I-4 Truckers Find Place to Rest
Long-distance truckers will soon find it easier to park their big rigs off Interstate 4, thanks to $180 million in federal funding dedicated truck parking spots along the thoroughfare.
February 1, 2024New Mexico Unveils Electronic Truck Parking Signs Along I-10
Truckers can now locate available parking at six rest areas on a 164-mile stretch of Interstate 10 in New Mexico using advanced technology and electronic road signs.
January 31, 2024House T&I Presses White House to Safeguard Supply Chain
House transportation policymakers renewed calls for the Biden administration to enhance its response to growing supply chain concerns.
January 31, 2024FMCSA Weighs Commercial Driver License Streamlining
Federal trucking regulators are proposing to speed up the process for obtaining a commercial driver license by removing a number of regulatory restrictions.
January 31, 2024Guardrail Crash Tests Yield Worrying Results for Heavy EVs
A University of Nebraska road safety facility on Jan. 31 released the results of a test that's raising concerns about the safety risks heavy EVs pose if they collide with lighter vehicles.Â
January 31, 2024Senators Introduce Cybersecurity Agriculture Bill
Legislation meant to enhance cybersecurity in the agriculture sector was recently introduced by a bipartisan group of senators.
January 30, 2024NHTSA Capable of Regulating High-Tech Vehicles, Carlson Says
Outgoing NHTSA Administrator Ann Carlson discussed issues surrounding changing technologies, including Tesla's Autopilot, Cruise robotaxis and ARC Automotive's air bag inflators.
January 30, 2024Norfolk Southern Piloting Anonymous Employee Safety Hotline
OMAHA, Neb. — About 1,000 engineers and conductors who work for Norfolk Southern soon will be able to report safety concerns anonymously through a federal system without fear of discipline.
January 30, 2024Norfolk Southern Q4 Profit Down 33%, Derailment Costs Rising
Norfolk Southern’s Q4 profit fell 33% due to the ever-growing costs of the cleanup of last year’s derailment in eastern Ohio, but the railroad did deliver 3% more shipments in the quarter.
January 26, 2024