GDOT’s $1.8 billion truck-only lane project is expected to reduce delays by 12% for commercial vehicles.

FRA announces the full implementation of PTC as well as interoperability among competing railroads.

Former FEMA official Tim Manning will coordinate COVID-19 supply chain management in Biden White House

The World Shipping Council responds to assertions from FMC commissioners of potential Shipping Act violations.

Transit projects are expected to take on more importance than new construction in Joe Biden’s administration.

The FMCSA has declared a truck driver an “imminent hazard to public safety” after the deaths of five cyclists in an accident in Nevada.

Efforts to require side and front impact guards continue in Congress.

A partnership this year with CRST uncovered a huge opportunity for trucking technology startup Baton and its customers.

Railroads assert work time flexibility is needed to respond to emergency situations on their tracks.

A Water Resources Development Act bill passed by Congress allows millions to be spent on harbor maintenance.

Latest data from NHTSA shows truck occupant injuries increased by 7,000 in 2019.

Cybersecurity skills are among the gaps identified in GAO review of DOT’s workforce.

Regulators waive safety rule to allow Netradyne dashcams to be mounted lower on the windshield.

The rule is designed to ease testing delays and eliminate inconvenience and expense for new drivers.

Allegations of service and rate violations ocean carriers against U.S. exporters are increasing, according to FMC commissioners.

President-elect Joe Biden has nominated former South Bend, Indiana mayor Pete Buttigieg, who dropped out of 2020 presidential campaign earlier this year and endorsed Biden, as secretary of transportation. “I am nominating him for Secretary of Transportation because this position stands at the nexus of so many of the interlocking challenges and opportunities ahead of […]

Laggards “didn’t wake up and smell the pandemic until February-March,” according to Bolstorff.

Drivers testing positive for drugs fell 12.7% in November.

The regulation duplicates employer provisions already in place, according to the agency.

USDA rule under review at OMB expected to help prevent unlawful arrests and cargo seizures

FMCSA has included restrictions and limitations in waivers so far to avoid compromising safety.

Speed, safety and reliability are taken into account when choosing truck routes.

Trailers being used as storage at Amazon facility adding to the problem, according to OIG.

Port communities in LA, Charleston and Philadelphia already at risk, officials assert.

Asteroid mining holds promise of a $700 quintillion market for freight transportation.

Emergency declaration extended through the end of February.

An update to Jason’s Law highlights congestion issues at U.S. ports.

Safety requirements established for potential shipping hazards.

Big-city Mayors Garcetti and Emanuel are receiving much of the speculation for DOT secretary.

Highway safety trending in wrong direction, Spencer warns incoming administration.

Request follows similar FMCSA waivers recently provided for truck dashcams.

Minnesota wants to combine the vehicle control skills and on-road driving parts of CDL test requirements.

CDC data show transportation workers can be at increased risk for infection.

Dispatch services are operating illegally as unlicensed brokers, TIA claims.

Exemption granted weeks after similar waiver approved for Samsara’s AI dash cam.

U.S. shipbuilding also hit as demand dropped amid excess vessel capacity.

Drivers who begin using exemptions as a result of the clarifications could see cost savings.

UPS and Volvo Group concerned about changes proposed by regulators.

U.S. House lawmakers’ Climate Crisis Action Plan calls for 100% EV truck sales by 2040.

Spear says the ATA is spending $2 million to litigate Rhode Island truck tolling.

A second StopTheTires protest scheduled to take place Nov. 26-29 has been canceled, according to the group’s Facebook page. The group, which had picked Veterans Day for its first protest to boycott delivery of nonessential supplies to major U.S. cities “as a way to show support for President Trump,” said it was waiting on the […]

State laws are preempted by federal hours-of-service regulations, agency finds.

The I-75/I-71 interchange in Cincinnati is considered a top-10 trucking bottleneck in the U.S.

FMCSA ruled in December 2018 that federal hours-of-service regulations preempt California meal and rest-break laws.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is optimistic for a Phase 4 COVID relief bill signed by the end of the year.

Roehl Transport sees plaintiff attorneys “having a field day” with the current proposal.

IT execs at FreightWaves LIVE @HOME explain why $90 billion industry is in need of IoT upgrade.

Drayage operator Best Transportation is willing to support FMCSA’s pilot project with an apprenticeship program.

Mehta and Sweat are keeping a step ahead of the evolving supply chain startup market.

Truckload carrier successful after receiving no action on first application filed in 2016.

Project will inform regulators on ADS safety rules.

Nashville-based truckload carrier also wants to move case from Washington to Tennessee.

The inquiry follows an OIG report highlighting slow progress on safety improvements.

NTSB raises safety implications of potentially increasing workday to 19 hours.

Company claims over 400,000 drivers and approximately 93,000 commercial vehicles will get relief from the waiver.

The lack of participation in a program meant to address a shortfall of drivers entering the trucking industry is forcing regulators to adjust.

Control of the Senate will be critical for the 2021 reauthorization process.

Maritime sector is encouraged to weigh in during a 30-day comment period that begins Monday.

An announcement on CSA safety scoring is “in the near future,” Deck confirmed.

41 sentencings since 2016 resulted in 54 years of incarceration for CDL violators.

Automated storage and retrieval systems are making the move into cold-storage real estate.

OOIDA says changes must stay in place to help reverse the rising crash rates.

Federal regulators have denied a request by the Small Business in Transportation Coalition to ease regulations for drivers traveling with their pets.

Rasmussen heading up safety group after retiring from PrePass.

Port of Virginia gets $20.2 million for container yard expansion.

Final rule streamlines launch and reentry requirements for burgeoning commercial space industry

Most comments on the SBTC request were in favor of easing ELD and work-day restrictions.

Employers are catching up on required database checks of current employees.

Videoconference will focus on three pending broker regulation petitions.

AI startup Nauto claims to have saved fleets nearly $180 million in accident costs.

Brad Hildebrand discussed Cargill’s reliance on dependable rail service during FreightWaves Last Mile Logistics Summit.

Former FMCSA administrator previously acknowledged getting participants could be difficult.

Temporary HOS waiver covers Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas.

FMCSA swayed in part by experience of Oklahoma tank truck operator.

Success in Massachusetts could lead to further adoption across the U.S., supporters assert.

Fatalities in crashes involving at least one large truck showed relatively no change last year, decreasing from 5,006 in 2018 to 5,005 in 2019, according to data released Thursday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Latest NHTSA data show truck occupant fatalities increased 0.2% in 2019.

$13.6 billion included in package to keep Highway Trust Fund running.

Long-awaited Jason’s Law survey originally scheduled for 2019 release is now on track for release before the end of the year

The California Trucking Association is using the decision to support its AB5 appeal.

Phase 2 standards could tack thousands of dollars onto the cost of a new trailer.

Biden wants to build 500,000 EV charging station across the country.

$4.9 billion funded through FHWA road and bridge emergency program so far under Trump administration.

Poursohi and Smith seek competitive advantage by deploying systems early and often.

Opposition cited “unfair competitive advantage” if exemption were granted.

Credit agency raises flag on long-term funding issues.

UPS asserts its training program for driver instructors meets federal safety requirements.

Majority of comments received so far by FMCSA support changing the law.

New driver panel will inform FMCSA’s MCSAC safety group.

Rosenthal predicts Internet-based distribution to jump as high as 50%.

Move comes after FMCSA denies petition for reconsideration

Continuous intelligent planning can help companies avoid stock outs and drive on-shelf availability.

Drivers conducting relief efforts are exempt from certain HOS regs.

Under-21 CDL program, ag-hauling flexibility included in Republican infrastructure agenda.

Legislation to improve truck parking capacity that is likely to die in the current Congress will be a priority once the new one convenes in January, a major owner-operator group has confirmed.

Current legislation to expand truck parking slated to expire.

Multi-month exemption will apply to groceries, livestock, and medical supplies.

Critics see a FMCSA proposal as extension of driver workday.

$305 billion, five-year FAST Act is set to expire Sept. 30.

ATA has “serious concerns” with HHS proposal, saying it adds burden for carriers already using hair testing.