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Hurricane Irma Forces Postponement of Hearing Into CSX Service Woes

Due to the threat of Hurricane Irma, the Surface Transportation Board postponed a meeting scheduled for Sept. 12 to discuss CSX’s rail service woes this summer.

September 7, 2017

HOS Suspended for Truckers Carrying Hurricane Irma Aid

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has suspended several trucking regulations, including hours-of-service requirements, to facilitate the movement of aid that carriers deliver to states and territories in the path of oncoming Hurricane Irma.

September 7, 2017

House Rejects Bid to Delay Dec. 18 ELD Mandate

A last-ditch effort in the U.S. House to delay the Dec. 18 mandate on electronic logging devices for trucks was soundly defeated Sept. 6.

September 7, 2017

House Passes Bill to Speed Introduction of Self-Driving Vehicles

U.S. House lawmakers passed a wide-ranging bill to speed the introduction of self-driving vehicles championed by tech and auto companies racing to develop and deploy the technology.

September 7, 2017

Carriers Face Congestion, Rerouting After Harvey Devastates Texas

Ports across Texas have gradually resumed operations and inundated highways are beginning to clear, but the intermodal chain still faces challenges in Hurricane Harvey’s wake.

September 7, 2017

Jobless Claims Soar by Most Since 2012 on Hurricane Harvey

U.S. jobless claims surged last week by the most since November 2012 as tens of thousands of Texans displaced by Hurricane Harvey filed applications to collect benefits, according to Labor Department figures Sept. 7.

September 7, 2017

New Ambassador Bridge to Dedicate One Lane for Pre-Screened Trucks

The new span of the Ambassador Bridge, which the Detroit International Bridge Co. recently obtained a permit to build, will include a lane dedicated to pre-approved trucks moving across the border, according to Dan Stamper, president of the company.

September 6, 2017

Philadelphia Port Sees Continued Growth in Imports

The Philadelphia port continues to be on a roll, with more containerized freight, more liquid bulk cargoes, and more cars arriving at Philadelphia’s 15 piers and terminals on the Delaware River.

September 6, 2017

USDOT Accepting Applications From States, Municipalities for TIGER Grants

States and cities seeking additional funding to help pay for large-scale infrastructure projects will be able to apply for grants under an Obama-era program, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced on Sept.

September 6, 2017

Second Round of NAFTA Talks Ends With Major Issues Unresolved

Representatives of the United States, Mexico and Canada declared “progress” but unveiled no breakthroughs at the conclusion Sept. 5 of a second round of talks to revise the North American Free Trade Agreement

September 6, 2017