A group of supply chain industry representatives, including trucking leaders, sent a letter to members of Congress on April 14 urging them to pass legislation that would allow truckers under age 21 to drive across state lines.
Author: Eleanor Lamb
Ohio DOT Advances 2021 Construction Program
The Ohio Department of Transportation has launched its 2021 construction season, which represents an investment of nearly $2 billion.
TMC Study Group Continues to Craft Guidance for ADAS Training
Progress is underway for guidance documents for advanced driver assistance systems, according to a Technology & Maintenance Council study group.
TMC Study Group Continues to Craft Guidance for ADAS Training
Progress is underway for guidance documents for advanced driver assistance systems, according to a Technology & Maintenance Council study group.
Biden Taps Meera Joshi to Lead FMCSA
President Joe Biden announced April 14 that he intends to nominate Meera Joshi to serve as administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
Oklahoma Bills Propose Changes Related to Truck Enforcement
Two bills intended to streamline enforcement associated with commercial motor vehicles are making their way through the Oklahoma State Legislature.
DOT Rebrands BUILD Program to RAISE, Makes $1 Billion Available
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced April 13 that $1 billion in funding is available for grants to support infrastructure projects.
Wisconsin DOT Issues $99.1 Million to Municipalities
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers and transportation officials recently announced $99.1 million in transportation aid has been distributed to municipalities across the state.
Trucking Leaders Hail West Virginia Bill as Step Against 'Seat Belt Gag Rule'
The West Virginia Legislature has passed a bill to allow use or nonuse of seat belts as admissible evidence in civil actions, a legislative step the trucking industry has applauded.
Reason Foundation Report Argues for Commercialized Rest Areas
A report that suggests a longstanding prohibition on commercial services at interstate rest areas should be lifted is being opposed by a group representing private truck stops.