New Heavy-Duty Registrations Fall
New registrations of heavy-duty vehicles in the United States fell 11.9% in the first quarter compared with last year, according to a report from R.L. Polk & Co.
May 27, 2013Obama Announces Steps to Speed Process for Construction of Infrastructure Projects
President Obama signed a memorandum to speed up the permitting process for major infrastructure projects.
May 27, 2013OOIDA Files Suit Challenging FMCSA Policy to Keep Overturned Violations on Records
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association filed a lawsuit challenging the federal government’s policy that overturned violations may remain on truck drivers’ and carriers’ records, the second federal lawsuit the group has filed on that subject.
May 27, 2013Diesel, Gasoline Prices Gain After Midwest Refinery Issues
Diesel and gasoline prices continued their upward paths last week, the Department of Energy reported, with analysts blaming the gains on refinery issues.
May 27, 2013Intermodal Traffic Rises 3.5% for Week
U.S. rail intermodal traffic rose 3.5% last week from the same week a year ago to 250,156 units, the Association of American Railroads reported.
May 24, 2013House Passes Bill Aimed at Advancing Keystone XL Pipeline
The House passed a bill that would take the permitting authority for the Keystone XL Pipeline away from President Obama.
May 24, 2013Durable Goods Orders Rise 3.3% in April
Durable goods orders rose 3.3% in April, the Commerce Department said Friday.
May 24, 2013I-5 Closed in Wash. State After Bridge Struck by Truck Collapses
A section of the Interstate 5 bridge over the Skagit River north of Seattle collapsed after it was struck late Thursday by a heavy-duty truck, closing the West Coast’s main north-south highway in both directions.
May 24, 2013Holiday Weekend Driving to Rise Slightly, AAA Says
The number of Americans driving during the Memorial Day holiday weekend will rise slightly, with a majority saying gasoline prices will not impact their plans, according to AAA.
May 24, 2013Foxx Says Top Priorities at DOT Would Be Safety, Efficiency, Infrastructure
Transportation Secretary nominee Anthony Foxx told a Senate committee that, if confirmed, his top priorities would be on improving safety, efficiency and infrastructure.
May 23, 2013