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Ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach Approve New Truck Clean Air Standards

Officials with the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, Calif., have approved measures that are designed to reduce air pollution from new trucks just entering drayage service, specifically those that go in and out of the marine terminals.

July 16, 2018

Online System to Improve Michigan County’s Trucking Permit Process

The permitting process will get faster and more convenient next month for Michigan’s Lenawee County Road Commission staff and trucking firms.

July 16, 2018

TxDOT to Receive $1.1 Billion Boost from Surging Oil Business, Economy

Texas highways will get a $1.1 billion boost over the next year from the state’s vibrant economy, officials say, with much of that additional funding flowing from the booming oil and gas industry.

July 16, 2018

Capitol Agenda for the Week of July 16: If You Don’t Build It, They Will Come

Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) recently unveiled legislation that would leave it up to the states to raise the funds needed for infrastructure projects instead of having Congress do the heavy lifting and identify a long-term fix for the federal Highway Trust Fund. Here's a look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

July 16, 2018

US Expected to Become World’s Top Oil Producer Next Year

The United States has nosed ahead of Saudi Arabia and is on pace to surpass Russia to become the world’s biggest oil producer for the first time in more than four decades.

July 13, 2018

Four Northeastern States Earn AASHTO Transportation Awards

The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials recently announced which northeastern state departments of transportation have won awards for high-impact projects. Six projects representing four states — New Hampshire, Maryland, Delaware and Pennsylvania — won America’s Transportation Awards.

July 13, 2018

ARTBA Awards Safety Certification Credentials to 48 Industry Professionals

Over the past few months, some 48 individuals have become credentialed through the American Road and Transportation Builders Association’s safety certification designed for transportation project professionals.

July 12, 2018

EPW Chairman, EPA Acting Chief Andrew Wheeler Discuss Plans for Senate Hearing

WASHINGTON — The country’s top protector of the environment’s first U.S. Senate appearance should occur before the Environment and Public Works Committee, the chairman of the committee told Transport Topics on July 11.

July 12, 2018

Driver Arrested After Stolen Tractor-Trailer Catches Fire on I-10 in Florida

A tractor-trailer fire on Interstate 10 in Florida led to the arrest of a Georgia man who had allegedly stolen the trailer.

July 12, 2018

Trump’s Tariff Barrage Pushes China Fight to Point of No Return

U.S. President Donald Trump is pushing his trade conflict with China toward a point where neither side can back down.

July 12, 2018