OMAHA, Neb. — Norfolk Southern made recent improvements but is nowhere near the “gold standard for safety†it is striving to be, according to federal regulators.
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Florida Lawmakers Grant $3.8 Million for CDL Training Site
Florida state Sen. Tom Wright presented a $3.8 million ceremonial check to an east-central school district to fund a new commercial driver license training facility.
August 9, 2023FMCSA to Renew Plan for Carriers to Keep Accident Records
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced plans to renew its requirement that motor carriers maintain a record of accidents involving their commercial motor vehicles.
August 8, 2023Volvo, Mack EVs Recalled Over Fire Concerns
Volvo AB is recalling nearly all battery-powered electric trucks in the U.S. that were made over the past four years because of an issue that may potentially cause a battery fire.
August 8, 2023No Violations on 81% of CMVs in International Roadcheck
More than 81% of commercial motor vehicles and 94% of drivers inspected during International Roadcheck in May did not have any out-of-service violations during the enforcement effort.
August 8, 2023Kentucky Begins $30 Million Road Project at Owensboro Port
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear joined state officials in breaking ground on a $30 million highway expansion project for the Owensboro Riverport Authority.
August 7, 2023Senate Passes Supply Chain-Related Defense Bill
A proposal to further facilitate access for trucks to military bases and installations was approved as part of a defense policy bill in the U.S. Senate.
August 1, 2023Construction Costs Soar on Alaska Freight Route
Inflation is blamed for sending project completion costs soaring 68% since 2021 to today’s $840 million to complete a freight route for bringing goods into Alaska from the port in Anchorage.
August 1, 2023NHTSA Investigates Tesla Steering Control Complaints
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is looking into a dozen complaints about loss of steering control or loss of power steering in Tesla 2023 Models 3 and Y electric vehicles.
August 1, 2023Senators Introduce Trucking Safety Bill
Legislation meant to promote highway safety by setting federal standards that further determine a carrier’s competence was recently introduced in the U.S. Senate.
July 27, 2023