White House Seeks Public Input for Government Overhaul
Suggestions from the public on how to enhance efficiency at federal agencies will be collected beginning March 16, according to an executive order President Trump signed in the beginning of the week.
March 15, 2017Daily Briefings from Transport Topics
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Panelists Push for Better Crash Data at Senate Subcommittee Hearing on Truck Safety
Improving truck crash data and monitoring high-risk carriers are a couple of key factors that will lead to improved heavy-truck safety, a panel of truck experts told a Senate Commerce subcommittee March 14.
March 14, 2017FMCSA to Review ELDs, Entry-Level Policies at MATS
Federal trucking regulators intend to host seminars on the minimum training requirements for entry-level drivers and the implementation plan for electronic logging devices at the Mid-America Trucking Show next week.
March 14, 2017Capitol Agenda for the Week of March 14: The View From Jim Burnley
Former U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Jim Burnley weighs in on regulations, P3s, TIGER grants and more in a one-on-one interview with TT's Eugene Mulero. Here's the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
March 14, 2017Cities Shop for $10 Billion of Electric Vehicles to Defy Trump
Dozens of U.S. cities are willing to buy $10 billion of electric cars and trucks to show skeptical automakers there’s demand for low-emission vehicles, just as President Trump seeks to review pollution standards the industry opposes.
March 14, 2017Optimism Among CEOs in US Shows Biggest Increase Since 2009
Optimism among CEOs of some of the largest U.S. companies jumped in the first quarter by the most since the economy was emerging from the latest recession, as the outlook for sales, the labor market and investment brightened considerably.
March 14, 2017Interstate Acquires American Red Ball World Wide Movers
Interstate Group Holdings, the Springfield, Virginia-based parent of Interstate Van Lines, has acquired Indianapolis-based American Red Ball World Wide Movers, one of the oldest movers of household goods in the United States.
March 14, 2017Federal Maritime Commission Appoints Karen Gregory Regulatory Reform Officer
Karen Gregory, managing director of the Federal Maritime Commission, has been appointed the agency’s regulatory reform officer, acting Chairman Michael Khouri announced March 13.
March 13, 2017Twin 33-Foot Trailers Would Boost Safety, Efficiency, New Analysis Concludes
A new analysis by traffic safety researcher Ronald Knipling has concluded that widespread adoption of twin 33-foot trailers would boost safety and efficiency for U.S. drivers, consumers and businesses.
March 13, 2017Unions Call for Federal Funds, High Labor Standards in $1 Trillion Infrastructure Package
The Trump administration’s $1 trillion infrastructure funding proposal should significantly rely on federal funds and include provisions designed to protect rights of employees, transportation labor leaders said March 13.
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