A three-year, $5.9 million study in central Ohio will use drones to monitor traffic on a 35-mile highway, and provide new information used to prevent crashes between manned and unmanned aircraft.
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Rhode Island Truck Tolls Begin as Trucking Vows to Fight
WEST GREENWICH, R.I. — Rhode Island began charging tractor-trailers to drive on Interstate 95 on the morning of June 11. But while opponents rallied against a tolling scheme they call unconstitutional, it is unclear when — or even if — a long-threatened legal challenge will come.
June 12, 2018Industry Experts: Trucking Booms, but Keep an Eye on Trade Policy
The economy and trucking are in good shape for the second half of this year despite issues including the driver shortage. But uncertain trade policy is having an impact on future expansion, according to three industry experts who spoke June 7 at American Trucking Associations’ 2018 National Accounting & Finance Council annual conference in Raleigh, N.C.
June 12, 2018Guest Editorial: A Clear Message on Hours-of-Service Reform
From ATA President and CEO Chris Spear: There’s a growing chorus to address federal hours-of-service rules, and American Trucking Associations is actively shaping the debate.
June 18, 2018Opinion: Trucking Industry Supports Repeal of Federal Excise Tax
The American Truck Dealers’ top legislative priority is to repeal the federal excise tax, and truck dealers and automotive trade association executives will converge on Capitol Hill this month to support this important effort.
June 11, 2018Capitol Agenda for the Week of June 11: A Rare Sighting
The U.S. Senate plans to work through much of what would have been its August recess, an event about as rare as the sighting of a white rhino. Here's what they hope to accomplish then, as well as what's ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill this week.
June 11, 2018Failing Pension Fund Threatens Thousands of Retired Truckers
Jim Onley logged more than a million miles behind the wheel during his more than three-decade career as a truck driver, but a letter delivered to his New Milford, Ill., home in April stopped him in his tracks.
June 11, 2018Trucking Industry Adjusts to ELD Mandate as Focus on HOS Compliance Sharpens
The U.S. trucking industry is continuing to adjust to the federal electronic logging device mandate that took effect late last year.
June 13, 2018Podcast Debut: ‘RoadSigns’ Tackles Autonomous
Welcome to the inaugural episode of Transport Topics' new podcast: RoadSigns. Our debut episode focuses on how the trucking industry’s steady and ongoing development of autonomous technology may someday affect truck drivers. Click to listen!
June 11, 2018Elaine Chao Touts Rural Benefits of INFRA Grants at DOT Ceremony
The latest Infrastructure For Rebuilding America grants will increase mobility in both rural and urban areas, according to Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao.
June 8, 2018