But near-term trends remain positive overall for truck-hauled freight volumes, trade group economist says.
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Maryland Governor Promises Traffic Signals With Artificial Intelligence to Ease Highway Congestion
Hourly pay, more immigrants among ideas for solving driver shortage
Long-time trucking executives discuss ways industry is changing.
If the industry changed tomorrow, would you be left in the dust?
Futurist Chunka Mui offers five tips on how to innovate and avoid that scenario.
Amazon’s Dream of Drone Deliveries Get Closer With Trump’s Executive Order
Drone deliveries got a step closer to reality as the White House issued an order giving local governments more authority to conduct tests of the burgeoning new technology.
Illinois Considering Closing Some Highway Rest Areas
The state of Illinois is considering how to rehab, or possibly close, some state rest areas, and has even launched a public survey about travelers’ likes and dislikes of the Interstate highway stops — drawing thousands of responses so far.
FMCSA Hosts Webinar on HOS Concerns
Drivers switching jobs around the time the federally mandated electronic logging device rule takes effect need to report their previous seven days of service to their new employer, just as they would have when paper logbooks were the norm, government o…
Committee OKs Trombino as New FHWA Chief
The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works voted to approve the nomination of Paul Trombino, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Highway Administration, on Oct. 25.
Jacksonville Approves $1.5 Million for Bridge Ramp Demolition to Improve Truck Access to Port
It was first about public safety. Then, modernizing city roads. Now Jacksonville, Fla., Mayor Lenny Curry says he wants to demolish the elevated ramp connecting the Hart Bridge to downtown so cargo trucks can better access the port.
Norfolk Southern's Third-Quarter Earnings Strong
Railroad freight earnings were mixed in the third quarter, with Norfolk Southern Corp. recording stronger earnings but Canadian National Co. slipping slightly, in announcements Oct. 24 and Oct. 25.