Kentucky Senate Passes P3 Bill
Kentucky’s Senate has followed its House in passing a bill that would permit public-private partnerships, including those for transportation projects. The 29-9 vote in the Senate on March 24 followed an 83-11 vote by the House on Feb. 11.
March 31, 2016TT Podcasts: RoadSigns
Volvo's Chayene de Souza and Magnus Gustafson discuss how new, connected trucks can boost business, enhance safety practices, and reinforce preventative maintenance plans.
R.I. Legislators Question RhodeWorks' Constitutionality
Several Rhode Island Republican state legislators are trying to slow Democratic Gov. Gina Raimondo’s RhodeWorks law from going into effect by questioning the constitutionality of its truck-only tolls and by requesting documentation of her Department of Transportation’s contract with outside counsel, which has cost taxpayers $450,000.
March 30, 2016Ohio DOT to Tackle $2.1 Billion Worth of Highway and Bridge Projects This Year
Ohio will work on nearly $2.1 billion worth of new and ongoing road and bridge projects this year.
March 30, 2016Lockheed Wins $480 Million Order for 12 Freight-Hauling Airships
Lockheed Martin Corp. won an order for as many as 12 airships worth $480 million as lower crude receipts spur cost-conscious oil and gas companies to consider aircraft able to carry workers and cargo to remote locations without the need for hefty investment in runways and roads.
March 30, 2016FMCSA Seeks Input on Vision Waivers
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced March 28 it is seeking public input on the applications of 22 drivers with visual impairments who are requesting that they be allowed to drive commercial trucks.
March 29, 2016FMCSA Extends Exemptions for Oregon Timber Operations
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced March 29 that it has extended an hours-of-service exemption to the Oregon Trucking Association for certain timber operations from March 18, 2017, to March 18, 2020.
March 28, 2016E-Logs Improve Business Processes, Fleets Say, as Industry Preps for Mandate
DALLAS — Electronic driver logs can streamline fleets’ business processes and improve hours-of-service compliance, but driver outreach is key for a successful rollout, trucking executives said.
March 28, 2016TIA Delegation Travels to Cuba to Explore Resumption of Trade
While President Obama made headlines last week with a historic visit to Cuba, a delegation of U.S. transportation and logistics executives quietly met with Cuban government, academic and business representatives to lay the groundwork for restarting trade with the island nation once the U.S. embargo is lifted.
March 28, 2016Diesel Average Rises for 5th Week to $2.119
The U.S. average retail diesel price rose for a fifth consecutive week, but the pace of increase slowed.
March 28, 2016PHMSA Makes 'Hazmat Reverse Logistics' Final Rule Public
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration on March 25 made public its final rule intended to clarify, streamline and allow flexible regulatory requirements for return of hazardous materials from retailers back to manufacturers, suppliers and distribution facilities.
March 25, 2016