Planners of the Southwest light-rail project in Minnesota are facing another legal challenge, this time from a freight rail company that is slated to share a portion of the nearly 15-mile route between Minneapolis and Eden Prairie.
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FMCSA Announces Delay of Rule Involving Driver Medical Cards
A new federal rule due for implementation in June that would eliminate the need for truck drivers to carry their medical cards has been delayed for three years due to a hack of the registry of certified medical examiners in December.
April 26, 2018House Passes FAA Bill With Trucking Meal, Rest Break Provision
An aviation reauthorization bill with a provision that would ensure nationwide uniformity for meal-and-rest-break rules for truckers was advanced by the U.S. House of Representatives on April 27 on a 393-13 vote.
April 26, 2018California Republicans Hope to Ride a Gas-Tax Repeal to Victory
In a Central Valley, Calif., barn decked out in red, white and blue, dairyman and state Senate candidate Johnny Tacherra drew cheers from a crowd of fellow farmers when he said he opposes the California Legislature’s hike on gas taxes and vehicle fees.
April 26, 2018Bid to Restrict Lanes for Big Trucks in Baton Rouge Area Dies in House
A bid to ease Baton Rouge traffic problems by requiring big trucks to stay in the right lane during evening rush hour died April 25.
April 26, 2018FHWA Announces Plan for Updated Truck Parking Survey
The Federal Highway Administration has notified state transportation officials and private truck stop operators that it is drawing plans to update the 2014 nationwide “Jason’s Law” survey that assessed the availability of truck driver parking.
April 26, 2018Trump’s Gamble for Quick Trade Deal With China May Be Long Shot
President Donald Trump is dispatching two of his top economic deputies to China in hopes of a quick deal on trade. They may find the reality on the ground more daunting.
April 25, 2018Road to Zero Group Announces Three More Safety Grant Winners
The Road to Zero Coalition announced three more recipients of the Safe System Innovation Grants on April 23.
April 25, 2018Senate Commerce Committee Approves Transportation Nominees Amid GOP Effort to Expedite Confirmation Process
The Senate Commerce Committee on April 25 easily approved two nominees to the Surface Transportation Board, yet it is unclear when a vote on their confirmations will be scheduled on the floor of the chamber. That uncertainty is also true for other transportation nominees awaiting consideration in the chamber.
April 25, 2018U.S. Bank: Truck Freight Services Spending Grew 25% in 2017
Spending on truck freight services surged nearly 25% and freight shipments grew 12.6% in 2017 as the economy expanded and the trucking industry paid more to obtain capacity and on driver compensation, according to the U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index.
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