Fleets Cite Safety Gains, Reduced Claims Costs With Onboard Cameras
PHILADELPHIA — Several fleet safety executives said their investments in technologies such as collision mitigation systems and onboard video have significantly reduced crashes and claims costs at their companies.
July 15, 2016Senate Confirms Scott Darling as FMCSA Administrator
Before adjourning for seven weeks, the Senate on July 14 confirmed Scott Darling to lead the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
July 15, 2016Consumer Sentiment Drops High Earners Shaken by Brexit
Consumer confidence in the United States dropped in July as U.K.’s vote to leave the European Union flustered high-income earners.
July 15, 2016Alaska Governor Expects Budget Impasse to Continue Until November
Alaska Gov. Bill Walker said on July 14 that he doesn’t expect a legislative impasse over his budget vetoes to be solved until after the November elections. He spoke on the eve of what he expects will be an attempt by both houses of the Legislature to override his vetoes. The impasse has now lasted into a fifth special legislative session.
July 14, 2016Rep. Graves Skeptical Next President Will Act on Transportation in First 100 Days
WASHINGTON — The next occupant of the White House will look to make a “huge splash” on myriad issues, but transportation funding will not be one of them, Rep. Sam Graves (R-Mo.) said at a conference here on July 14.
July 14, 2016US Transportation Activity Stalls, Fed Reports
U.S. transportation activity stalled from April to July as freight volume and rail cargo declined in several regions, the Federal Reserve reported.
July 13, 2016Agency Awards Pipeline Safety Training Grants
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration on July 13 announced it awarded $3.7 million to help train instructors responsible for training private-sector hazardous materials employees.
July 13, 2016Port of Virginia Container Volume Rises Little in June
The Port of Virginia saw a small gain in container volume last month and a smidge more than that for the fiscal year that ended June 30, port officials announced July 12.
July 13, 2016Data Improvements Needed to Enhance Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program, CVSA Official Says
WASHINGTON — The quality of data used in a federal state grant program needs to improve to ensure the program’s effectiveness, the president of a leading safety group told a Senate panel on July 12.
July 12, 2016Commerce Committee Checks Up on FAST Act Safety Provisions
Members of the Commerce Committee in the Senate will look at how the 2015 highway law is affecting safety on highways and rails, and boosting freight connectivity.
July 12, 2016