GAO Study Chides FMCSA for Lacking Measures to Monitor CSA Intervention Progress
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has taken action to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of Compliance, Safety, Accountability program interventions for high risk carriers, but lacks measures to monitor progress, according to a new Government Accountability Office study.
October 28, 2016Daily Briefings from Transport Topics
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EPA Designates Eco-Friendly Mud Flaps
A new aerodynamic mud flap has garnered eco-friendly status by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
October 28, 2016Donald Trump's $1 Trillion Infrastructure Plan Relies on Private Funding
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has revealed details of a $1 trillion plan for infrastructure spending over a decade that relies heavily on private funding.
October 27, 2016Eno Unveils State Transportation Ballot Measures Database
Taxpayers and transportation stakeholders have a new online tool at their disposal for researching state ballot measures pertaining to transportation investments.
October 27, 2016ATA President Chris Spear: Congress Is Better Forum for Autonomous Technology Discussions
WASHINGTON — The trucking industry’s chief representative on Oct. 26 called on Congress to take the lead on policy decisions regarding self-driving commercial technology.
October 26, 2016Smaller US Trade Deficit Adds to Chances of Bigger GDP Rebound
Tracking estimates of third-quarter U.S. growth are rising because of a shrinking merchandise trade deficit, though a drop in September imports shows a step back in underlying demand in the economy.
October 26, 2016Advisory Panel Asks FMCSA to 'Get a Seat at the Table' on Autonomous Truck Issues
A Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration advisory committee formally asked the agency to get “proactive and involved” with a Department of Transportation inter-agency group to get the commercial motor vehicle industry “a seat at the table” to work on the design, safety and regulatory aspects of autonomous trucks.
October 26, 2016Wisconsin Receives $1.615 Million in FHWA Emergency Funds After Floods
U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx announced on Oct. 25 that the Federal Highway Administration is making $1.615 million in emergency relief funds available to Wisconsin to help begin repairs to roads and bridges damaged by major flooding in August and September in Buffalo and Trempealeau counties.
October 26, 2016Consumer Confidence Retreated More Than Forecast in October
Consumer confidence declined more than forecast in October, as households became less upbeat about the economy and labor market, figures from the New York-based Conference Board showed Oct. 25.
October 26, 2016Warn Drivers About Drug Mix Side Effects, FMCSA Board Urges
Members of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Medical Review Board on Oct. 25 voted unanimously to ask primary care physicians and certified medical examiners to consider if drivers are qualified to operate trucks and buses if they are prescribed a mix of narcotics and depressants.
October 25, 2016