President’s options limited without sufficient evidence, according to former DOJ antitrust chief.

“Substantial” federal funding needed to maintain service, board chairman warns.

Freight haulers across transport modes join effort to raise awareness.

Selection from private sector feeds speculation of potential privatization of federal agency.

ATA intermodal group alleges $1.8 billion in haulage overcharges

Nearly 80% of owner-operators and small fleets do not have plan in place, ATRI finds.

Trump says meeting with administration officials “will work out well.”

Watchdog report lists “priority issues” requiring agency attention.

Supplies from FEMA follow calls by industry and lawmakers for more COVID-19 protection.

Trump and Republicans at odds over using pandemic as bridge to transportation funding.

FMCSA has proposed a rule that would force states to stop issuing new, renewing or upgrading CDLs and CLPs, and in some cases even downgrading, for drivers until they complete the return-to-duty process following a positive drug or alcohol test result.

Agency wants state agencies to step up enforcement of CDL and CLP holders.

Trump signs bill carving out $60 billion in loans specifically for smaller community-based lenders.

Triple the number of vessels at anchorage increases risk of oil spill.

“More work to do” as FMCSA closes in on 900,000 total registrants.

Temporary change could leave carriers vulnerable to disqualified drivers.

Group says more coordination needed to address insufficient supply of masks, hand sanitizer.

Sector makes up 3% of $342 billion worth of COVID-19 payroll protection loans.

Startup wants its customers to be allowed an additional two hours in workday.

“Revenues plummeting” with less vehicle traffic, say government officials.

The FMCSA has waived procedures for CDL testing officials in the administration of knowledge tests, removing the requirement that officials be trained on administrating such a test.

Lobby group puts tab for restoring 231,000 U.S. bridges at $164 billion.

States must submit plan detailing use of technology that supports social distancing.

Knowledge test training course no longer needed for third-party examiners.

Coalition asserts $75,000 requirement is unfair to brokers and hurts small carriers.

Retail coalition cautions federal government about potential dangers to easing restrictions on Interstates.

Truck drivers would be eligible for COVID-19 “pandemic premium pay” under the proposal.

More funds for loans could help protect small and midsize carriers from layoffs.

Coalition says legislation would help ensure flow of new drivers.

Feds okay food trucks while Arizona opens long-shuttered highway facilities.

Many states have now issued exemptions for carriers hauling critical supplies to exceed 80,000-pound weight limit

Drivers may receive more warnings, fewer walk-around inspections for violations.

States allowing 100,000-lb. trucks making a difference for resupplies during COVID-19.

DOT’s final rule could mean millions fewer zero-emissions electric vehicles sold.

FMCSA has issued a three-month waiver that lifts restrictions that require a CDL holder to be in the front seat of a vehicle under certain conditions when it is being driven by someone with a learner’s permit.

Three-month waiver helps clear path towards CDL for learner’s permit holders.

Fertilizer, food packaging, feed products now covered following industry requests.

Congress expected to approve package that could help avoid permanent shutdowns

DMV closures causing loss of estimated 25,000 to 45,000 new drivers per month

Waiver is valid for CDL and CLP holders through June 30.

Idle equipment can be placed in service to respond to COVID-19 emergency.

Likelihood of economic recession could set stage for reauthorization in September.

COVID-19 priorities may require “non-emergency” waiver for drivers and carriers.

Relaxing of driver work restrictions provides breathing room to handle volume surge.

Paper, plastic, other commodities now exempted for COVID-19 response.

DMV flexibility, coronavirus testing among requests as potential for supply chain disruption grows.

Exemption needed to protect against COVID-19-related fuel shortages, groups assert.

The FMCSA hours-of-service waiver has sparked confusion over what is considered emergency relief.

Carriers subcontracting with feds may have access to delivery extensions.

FMCSA order sparks confusion over what is considered emergency relief.

Lawmakers have proposed a bill that would dedicate $755 million over five years to build new truck parking spaces across the country.

Agency is working to reschedule the all-day event that had been planned for March 19.

Move is next step in group’s fight against “unconstitutional” regime.

European travel ban won’t affect trade, agency confirms.

Congress urged to double Coast Guard budget over next decade.

CDL verification back on track after connection problems resolved.

Grant awards to be used to build new spaces or convert weigh stations.

Company responds to Senate hearing alleging spying and market distortion by China.

State’s monthly toll collections from trucks now exceeding $1.5 million.

Company accused of cheating its way into U.S. markets while posing a security threat

Group claims full-query requirement adding “millions of dollars” in production costs.

Making the 30-minute rest break more flexible is one of the proposed changes.

Ships found carrying noncompliant fuel risk detention, monetary penalties.

Company seeks stay from federal court while it considers Supreme Court appeal.

Chao outlines five measures aimed at protecting passenger and cargo transportation.

Followup training would be aimed at increasing driver ranks.

Trucking Alliance-backed analysis supports group’s push for federal testing changes.

Trucking companies advised to assess how new standard applies to workforce contracts.

Carrier asserts current CDL requirement “creates a strain” on its operations.

States urged to provide special documentation for drivers.

FMCSA confirms more than 650,000 registrants in last seven weeks.

“No decisions” on next steps after appeals court ruling on sleeper berth petition.

$54.6 million in back wages at stake for drivers in California.

ATRI’s annual study finds significant congestion up 92% in five years.

Labor attorney takes issue with allowing carriers to keep accident evidence from being used in court.

Response to DOT’s national freight strategy proposal reveals top concerns.

Executive order establishes national policy to safeguard positioning and navigation services.

$360 million allotted to deepen the Port of Mobile and the Lower Mississippi River.

A 14.45% cut from the 2018 fee level is being made to account for excess funds.

Proposal includes discretionary grants for truck parking.

Shutdown of Trusted Traveler Program in New York state could slow trade moving to and from Canada.

PRO Act’s provisions mirror California law upending independent contractor status.

Proposal would create competitive grant program for projects that add capacity.

Opposition from safety advocates could mean rough road to inclusion in highway bill.

CRST, U.S. Xpress also support petition to review decision awarding $54.6 million to drivers.

Ships recently in China considered a “hazardous condition”

Raising tax by 15 cents a gallon is needed before transitioning to mileage-based fee, according to lobbying group.

Agency confirms it will credit ‘query’ balances in certain cases.

Blasting out underwater “speedbumps” last hurdle for $485 million project.

CVTA vows to push FMCSA for earlier implementation.

Funding likely to remain elusive for proposal that focuses on zero-carbon initiatives.

Owner-operator group calls decision “highway robbery.”

Parcel drivers join long-haul colleagues in training to bolster community safety.

Justice Department asserts separation will preserve competition in North America.

Truck owner claims his employer and Amazon worked him “like a rented mule.”

Agency recommends repeating queries to ensure compliance.

Difficulty communicating instructions while in the cab cited as safety risk.

Presidential candidate’s Clean Transportation Plan calls for 15% of new trucks to be pollution-free by 2030.

Ship owners failing to prove compliance face criminal fines and penalties.

Truck manufacturers claim improved aerodynamics could save a driver up to 400 gallons of fuel a year.