Legislation that would dedicate $78 billion over five years for freight, trucking and rail safety programs was advanced by the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee June 16.
June 16, 2021surface transportation
Government, Safety 
Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) chairs a Senate Commerce Committee hearing June 16. (commerce.senate.gov)
Senate Commerce Panel OKs $78 Billion Highway Safety Bill
Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) chairs a Senate Commerce Committee hearing June 16. (commerce.senate.gov) Government, Business 
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Stakeholders Push For Comprehensive Strategy, Funding for Freight Systems
John Sommers II for Transport TopicsWASHINGTON — A long-term strategy consisting of additional funding for freight programs should be among the provisions that members of Congress adopt when they consider a surface transportation policy bill in the 116th Congress, the association representing trade corridors told a Senate panel Feb. 26.
February 28, 2019 Business
STB Revises Ruling on Consumer Options When Movers Damage Goods in Transit
The Surface Transportation Board has revised a year-old decision that was meant to enhance consumer awareness of damage-protection options when they use household goods carriers.
January 23, 2012