Alabama Port Authority Announces Deal With Cuban Counterpart
The Alabama State Port Authority has announced a new memorandum of understanding with the National Port Administration of Cuba, potentially laying the groundwork for future trade deals.
February 6, 2017Daily Briefings from Transport Topics
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Letter: Schools Should Encourage Careers in Trucking
This week's letter writer urges schools to consider trucking as a potential vocation for students.
February 6, 2017Editorial: Let’s Get Started, Secretary Chao
While Republican leaders in Congress seem to be in no hurry to address the country’s infrastructure, there’s an entirely different feeling surrounding President Trump’s pick to be transportation secretary, Elaine Chao, who was confirmed easily last week.
February 6, 2017Industry Slams P3s Proposal
Transportation policymakers and industry stakeholders rejected the Trump administration’s proposal that private sector investments would significantly upgrade the country’s infrastructure over the next few years.
February 6, 2017Opinion: Share the Message of Trucking’s Importance
I read the chairman’s profile of Kevin Burch (10-10, p. 1), and quite frankly, he is a man after my own industry heart — and others should feel the same way.
February 6, 2017Washington State Audit: Port of Seattle Illegally Gave Out $4.7 Million in Raises
The Port of Seattle illegally gave out nearly $5 million in raises to hundreds of employees about a year ago, a Washington state audit has concluded.
February 5, 2017Secret Pay Raise, Improper Gifts: Inside Port of Seattle CEO's Abrupt Departure
The CEO of the Port of Seattle secretly gave himself a $24,500 raise, improperly accepted travel gifts and sports tickets from port customers and apparently steered port business to his father's company before leaving, officials revealed Feb. 3. There also were reports of a potential sexual-harassment complaint on top of an ongoing DUI case against him.
February 5, 2017DriverTech Offers ELD With Video Capture
Onboard technology supplier DriverTech has launched a new mobile communications device that includes electronic logging capabilities and a forward-facing dash camera.
February 3, 2017Texas Officials Drafting Wish List for Potential Infrastructure Funding Windfall
Steve Costello — Houston's chief resilience officer, aka "flood czar" — needed less than a second to answer how to spend a $1 trillion investment in infrastructure for America.
February 3, 2017Minnesota Trucking Association Chooses Matheson as Truck Driver of the Year
The Minnesota Trucking Association honored Michael Matheson, a professional truck driver for Manning Transfer, as the 2016 Minnesota Driver of the Year at its banquet in January.
February 3, 2017