California Bill Expands on Federal Training Requirements for Truckers
Sen. Bill Monning, (D-Carmel), introduced Senate Bill 158 that would require 30 hours of driving time for a Class A commercial driver’s license and 15 hours for a Class B license.
January 23, 2017Daily Briefings from Transport Topics
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Port of Palm Beach, Cuba Officials to Sign Trade Agreement
An important step toward once again ramping up trade with Cuba is scheduled to take place Jan. 27 when a delegation from the National Port of Administration of Cuba and Port of Palm Beach officials will meet to sign a memorandum of understanding in the port’s boardroom.
January 23, 2017States Send Trump Wish Lists for Promised Infrastructure Plan
With President Trump promising to rebuild crumbling U.S. highways, bridges and buildings, states have begun submitting lists of priority projects in need of funding.
January 23, 2017Letters: Safe Food Transport, Government Efficiency
Uniformity Would Ease Safe Food Transportation
January 23, 2017Pence Tells Nation’s Mayors to Expect ‘Big’ Highway Bill
WASHINGTON — Mike Pence, just days ahead of being sworn in as the country’s new vice president, assured hundreds gathered for the U.S. Conference of Mayors’ annual meeting that Donald Trump will follow through with an infrastructure plan.
January 23, 2017Howard Returns to TT in Executive Editor Post
Joe Howard has been appointed executive editor of Transport Topics, a move that marks his return to the publication.
January 23, 2017Outgoing DOT Chief’s Final Report Provides Road Map for Infrastructure
Investments in infrastructure are needed across every level of government to accommodate the massive increases in truck traffic and freight demand over three decades, outgoing Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx indicated in his final report as head of the agency.
January 23, 2017Darling Emphasizes Safety Partnerships During FMCSA Farewell Comments
On his final full day as administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Scott Darling said his biggest regret of his 2½ years in charge was not being able to fully implement the Unified Registration System.
January 23, 2017Capitol Hill, DOT Veteran John Drake Joins ATA; Will Serve as Senior VP of Legislative Affairs
In 2003, John Drake was a 27-year-old with a philosophy degree who drove from California to Washington, D.C., with little more than a keen desire to work for the federal government.
January 23, 2017UPS, FedEx, Amazon Form Twin 33s Advocacy Group
A new coalition of shippers and retailers led by UPS Inc., FedEx Corp. and Amazon.com plans to call on members of Congress to support the nationwide access of twin 33-foot trailers, a move likely to ignite a contentious debate among lawmakers during the 115th Congress.
January 23, 2017