A university in New York and Florida’s Department of Transportation have been tapped by the U.S. Department of Transportation to study the potential benefits of delivering and picking up freight during nighttime and off-peak hours.

WASHINGTON — Investment agreements on infrastructure projects between government agencies and private investors, while essential, are part of a broader financial strategy to pay for such projects around the country, Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said at a conference Sept. 22.

Senate Commerce Chairman John Thune said he would support House Republicans if they proceed with legislation that would fund transportation programs for three years, if that meant not passing a short-term highway-funding fix next month.

American Moving and Storage Association members will call on Congress to reform trucking regulations they say impact the industry. 

The major transportation industry stakeholders are once again urging Congress to advance a six-year highway bill before funding authority for infrastructure programs expires at the end of October.

State officials would be authorized to allow heavier commercial trucks on their roadways under legislation Rep. Reid Ribble (R-Wis.) introduced Sept. 10.

State officials would be authorized to allow heavier commercial trucks on their roadways under legislation Rep. Reid Ribble (R-Wis.) introduced Sept. 10.

WASHINGTON — With about a week to go before a House transportation panel takes up a multiyear highway bill, the country’s top transportation officer said the timing is right for both chambers of Congress to finally approve such legislation.