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News
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
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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Intermodal
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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News
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 Vehicles
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 autonomous vehicle technology.
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Container
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 featuring housing, hotels and office…
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Maritime
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
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
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 what exactly do insurance providers…
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Insurance & Risk Management
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, FreightWaves spoke with Reliance Partners’…
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