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John Gallagher, Washington Correspondent 04/16/2019
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Government watchdogs urge review of underride guard requirements

GAO also recommends more research that could lead to side guard requirements.
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News

John Gallagher, Washington Correspondent 04/01/2019
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Rhode Island, West Virginia and Iowa stay atop ARTBA “worst bridge” list

ARTBA estimates cost to repair or replace 235,000 bridges across the country at $171 billion.
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Maritime

John Gallagher, Washington Correspondent 03/12/2019
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Trump budget plan boosts funding for major freight projects

Trump’s budget bodes well for certain freight grants but Democrats take issue with reliance on the private sector.
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Green Trucking

John Gallagher, Washington Correspondent 02/22/2019
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Trump nominee Rosen considered key player in emissions rollbacks

If confirmed, the new DOJ deputy could bring with him from DOT potential deregulatory influence.
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Autonomous Trucking

John Gallagher, Washington Correspondent 01/14/2019
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Chao unveils new USDOT drone and AV initiatives at TRB

DOT chief Elaine Chao today called on manufacturers and Silicon Valley to help instill public confidence in the safety of…
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Container

Linda Baker, Staff Writer 12/13/2018
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Catering to Boeing and hotel guests, comprehensive Port development advances

The Washington state port is retooling to handle bigger ships and heavier cargo. The transformation includes a large-scale mixed-use development…
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Maritime

John Gallagher, Washington Correspondent 12/13/2018
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Freight wins big in federal infrastructure package

Record $1.5 billion in U.S. DOT grants “rebalance” investments into rural areas.
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News

Mark Solomon 12/03/2018
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Railroads should have seat at the autonomous vehicle table, AAR says

Autonomous vehicles policy should go beyond the highways and roads, the rail trade group argues.
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Insurance & Risk Management

Maria Baker, Staff Writer 07/26/2018
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DOT pilot program to study the safety of 18-20 year-old commercial drivers

Sponsored by Reliance Partners…The DOT’s pilot program to study the feasibility of 18-21-year-old drivers will have an insurance impact, but…
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Insurance & Risk Management

Maria Baker, Staff Writer 06/28/2018
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Data driven solutions: a conversation with John Seidl

Sponsored by Reliance Partners…On the heels of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s announcement regarding the Solving for Safety Visualization Challenge,…
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