The Wisconsin Department of Transportation has expanded its “frozen road” law that allows trucks moving forest products, salt and sand to carry heavier loads.
Author: Eleanor Lamb
FMCSA Grants ELD Waivers to Old Dominion, MPAA
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has granted Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. and the Motion Picture Association of America exemptions from hours-of-service regulations pertaining to the electronic logging device mandate.
Gov. Dannel Malloy Postpones Connecticut Transportation Projects
Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy recently announced that $4.3 billion in transportation projects have been placed on hold until the General Assembly devotes more money to the State Transportation Fund.
Gov. Brian Sandoval's State of the States Address Highlights Highway Trust Fund
Stabilizing the Highway Trust Fund is a pressing concern that needs to be resolved with statewide collaboration and federal support, according to Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval.
Trump Infrastructure Plan Will Limit Regulations, DOT Exec Says
WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump’s infrastructure plan will include a concerted effort to limit the regulatory checkpoints projects must pass through, according to a leading U.S. Department of Transportation official.
Trump Infrastructure Plan Better Offer Sustainable Revenue, State DOTs Warn
WASHINGTON — Solvency and sustainability are the chief qualities state department of transportation leaders are looking for in President Donald Trump’s long-awaited infrastructure package.
State DOT Leaders Stress Importance of Connections With Freight Movers
WASHINGTON — State departments of transportation could benefit from establishing a rapport with freight movers and companies that need goods to be moved, according to Utah Department of Transportation Director Carlos Braceras.
Researchers Tout Benefits of Truck Parking Detection Technology
WASHINGTON — Truck-counting devices are valuable tools in the effort to ensure that carriers have places to park, according to Wei Sun, a researcher at University of Florida’s Transportation Institute.
States Embrace New Planning Methods for Corridor Projects
WASHINGTON — The Washington State Department of Transportation is in the process of mapping out performance goals and maintenance needs for all 304 of the state’s highway corridors.
Interstates Serve Important Role In Autonomous Truck Testing, Experts Say
WASHINGTON— Long-distance stretches of interstate will serve as an important proving grounds as autonomous truck technology develops, industry experts said at the Transportation Research Board’s annual meeting Jan. 8.