Washington Truckers, Farmers Seek Exemption Compliance
A Washington trucking group and farm agency have given the state Department of Ecology a deadline to answer how it will comply with a new carbon price added to most fuel that should be exempt.
June 28, 2023Washington Passes Bathroom Access for Truckers Law
Starting July 23, a new law in the state of Washington will grant truck drivers expanded access to existing bathrooms operated by shippers and receivers.
May 22, 2023Washington State DOT Completes Bridge to Aid Port of Tacoma Traffic
The Washington State Department of Transportation unveiled a new bridge that is meant to alleviate traffic in a busy freight corridor near the Port of Tacoma.
June 29, 2021FMCSA Says Washington’s Meal, Rest Rules Pre-Empted
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has determined that Washington state’s meal-and-rest-break rules for commercial truck drivers are pre-empted by federal hours-of-service regulations.
November 16, 2020Northwest Equipment Sales Adds First Washington State Location
Northwest Equipment Sales has opened a dealership in Burbank, Wash., that offers brands from Mack Trucks and Volvo Trucks North America.
June 16, 2020Washington Trucking Community Proceeds With Caution Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
Sheri Call, executive vice president of Washington Trucking Associations, said her members are experiencing a slowdown because of COVID-19’s impact on trade with China.
March 12, 2020Rail Advocates Push for Pacific Northwest Bullet Train
Last week’s vote in Washington state to roll back car registration fees has scrambled transportation budgets. But Pacific Northwest rail advocates are undeterred in pursuing their vision of a bullet train connection among Portland, Seattle and Vancouver, Canada.
November 13, 2019Seattle DOT Launches Public Version of Roadwork Planning App
The Seattle Department of Transportation has launched a public version of dotMaps, its online tool to help travelers stay informed about construction projects and plan their routes.
November 4, 2019Washington Supreme Court Rules Current Piece-Rate Pay Practices Are OK
The Supreme Court of Washington filed a decision upholding minimum-wage compensation practices employers use to pay commercial truck drivers.
September 6, 2019Spokane, Wash., to Get $200 Million in Transportation Funds
The Washington state Senate and House both passed $10 billion, two-year transportation spending bills in the last two weeks, with nearly $200 million dedicated to projects in the Spokane area.
April 9, 2019