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State and local governments make transportation decisions
Patrick Jones, executive director of the International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association, says state and local governments now must
U.S. DOT launching review of NHTSA’s handling of recalls
The recent handling of automotive recalls by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has prompted a review from
FMCSA investing $1 million into driver training for veterans
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) will invest $1 million to help U.S. veterans train for careers as
Logistics firm likes idea of driverless trucks
A senior executive of XPO Logistics, one of the largest and fastest growing U.S. third-party logistics providers, says the
Ryder signs natural gas lease deal
Ryder System Inc., a leader in commercial fleet management and supply chain solutions, announced today that C.A.T. Inc. has
Road salt prices are melting state highway budgets
Last year’s record-setting snowfalls and bitter cold temperatures depleted road salt stockpiles and are driving up prices for many
Massachusetts voters will decide fate of gas tax indexing
In November, Massachusetts voters will decide whether to repeal a provision in a 2013 transportation financing law that calls
Philadelphia FedEx Freight drivers unionize
A group of Philadelphia FedEx Freight drivers recently voted to join a local Teamsters union, a landmark move for
U.S. transit agencies on board with clean diesel technology
Advancements in new clean diesel technology that has resulted in a transit buses with near zero emissions is being
Industry outlook looking up; driver shortage continues to be a challenge
An analyst for Cass Freight Index reports that the U.S. freight market continues to enjoy solid growth in spite
Cost per mile increasing with wages, ATRI study says
The average marginal cost per mile for truck drivers rose to $1.68 in 2013 from $1.63 in 2012, according
Manufacturing execs back change in highway tax structure
Crumbling and congested U.S. roadways are driving up costs for U.S. manufacturers as late deliveries and unreliable transportation undermine