FHWA Seeking Comment on Truck Size and Weight Study
The Federal Highway Administration is seeking comments through Oct. 13 on its June technical report on the agency’s congressionally mandated Comprehensive Truck Size and Weight Limits Study.
September 10, 2015TT Podcasts: RoadSigns
Check out Transport Topics' updated Top 100 list of the largest logistics companies in North America, and explore how the industry's top players have adapted to a tough freight market and are preparing for the future.
Rep. Reid Ribble's Legislation Would Allow Heavier Commercial Trucks to Hit the Road
State officials would be authorized to allow heavier commercial trucks on their roadways under legislation Rep. Reid Ribble (R-Wis.) introduced Sept. 10.
September 10, 2015Secretary Foxx: Congress ‘Can Achieve a Bipartisan Bill’ (with video)
WASHINGTON — With about a week to go before a House transportation panel takes up a multiyear highway bill, the country’s top transportation officer said the timing is right for both chambers of Congress to finally approve such legislation.
September 9, 2015Driver Health Is Focus of Upcoming FMCSA Meeting
A pair of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration advisory committees will meet later this month to discuss setting up a new agency “driver wellness initiative.”
September 8, 2015White House to Appoint Former NY Transportation Chief to Infrastructure Advisory Council
Former New York state Department of Transportation Commissioner Joan McDonald will be appointed to a post on the National Infrastructure Advisory Council, the White House announced in late August.
September 8, 2015Fleet Failures Plunge 90%
Trucking failures fell by nearly 90% in the second quarter compared with a year earlier and also dipped slightly from the first quarter of 2015 as favorable rates and fuel prices as well as other trends buoyed fleets’ financial results, a new report finds.
September 7, 2015TT Archives: CF Closes Its Doors
The shutdown of Consolidated Freightways on Labor Day in 2002 shocked the industry and, temporarily at least, boosted the fortunes of less-than-truckload freight rivals Arkansas Best Freight System, Yellow Transportation and Roadway Express.
September 7, 2015How to Fund Highway Bill Tops Congressional Agenda
Finding a way to keep highway programs funded for several years will be at the top of Congress’ fall agenda, which kicks off this week.
September 7, 2015US Diesel Average Slides to $2.51; Lowest Level Since July 2009
The U.S. average retail diesel price dropped 4.7 cents a gallon last week to $2.514, the Department of Energy said, marking a 14th straight week of declines.
September 7, 2015Keppler Departs as Executive Director of CVSA to Take Senior Position With Intermodal Group
Stephen Keppler, executive director of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, has left the commercial enforcement group after 15 years to assume the newly created position as senior vice president of the Intermodal Association of North America.
September 7, 2015