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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has been lambasted for his performance. Supply chain insiders don’t entirely agree with the criticism.

In order to remain relevant and endure a soft market in this year’s competitive trucking sphere, fleets must put in the legwork to create a positive driver culture and grow their advantage.

As supply chain logjams lessen, improving new truck production levels put downward pressure on used truck prices.

LogRock is dedicated to building technology that manages all aspects of compliance for trucking companies from driver-qualification files and permits to hours-of-service and maintenance records, so they don’t have to.

Soaring diesel fuel prices rank as the trucking industry’s most critical issue, knocking the driver shortage from the top spot.

Community colleges to prepare veterans for jobs in trucking

Mineta led the agency during the 9/11 attacks and oversaw the TSA’s launch.

Georgia governor hails project to ‘provide the infrastructure our economy needs to thrive’

Oral fluid testing is not only a win for the safety-conscious, but the cost-conscious too.

The two groups disagree on numerous issues but came together over the issue of parking.

DOE’s Office of Nuclear Energy and the Navy have been collaborating to construct and test what could be North America’s safest railcar — one that would carry nuclear fuel that had been used by power plants.

Sales of Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid, and Battery Electric Vehicles

The White House is asking carriers to play nice with exporters, but next year Congress may give it a hammer to use if shipping practices don’t change.

Percent of bridge area rated poor in state

Even when everyone agrees, regulations take a year to get approved. And there are detractors to autonomous trucking rulemaking

In 2020, DOT received a total of 102,561 consumer complaints

From 1987 to 2017, frontal air bags saved 50,457 U.S. lives.

SPAC-sponsored autonomous software developer Embark Trucks is tapping industry experts for advice as its public debut nears.

Western Global Airlines is a midsize cargo carrier that can’t grow its fleet until the U.S. DOT lifts conditions placed on startups.

Based on a FreightWaves survey, these are the mobile weather apps that truckers like the best while on the job.

The Cuban government blames the U.S. economic embargo for its woes. The situation has worsened and authorities are allowing some cargo airlines to make flights to Havana.

Professional drivers help teach their robotic successors while evangelizing for the technology among truckers who feel threatened.

Automation will mitigate exposure created by process errors and duplication of efforts by integrating disparate systems.

One of the Kalitta cargo companies is trying to stop a small Mexican airline from providing cross-border service between Mexico and the U.S., a market that it serves too. It doesn’t want free trade in transport services because it might cut into its business.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, raising fuel taxes could be an option to pay for infrastructure, and a truck driver who faced a life-or-death decision on a bridge is rewarded for his choice.

Airlines are bleeding red ink and are asking incoming DOT nominee Pete Buttigieg to focus on testing and other steps to give people confidence to travel.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, the freight bull market shows no signs of slowing; Chao says goodbye; and trucking continues to add jobs.

From narrow lanes to sheer old age, these are some more bridges that truckers fear the most.

The coronavirus pandemic created a traffic shift — from highways to the internet — as citizens shelter in place.

CEO Jim Newsome calls Walmart’s $220 million investment a signal that SCPA is “prepared to be a force in retail distribution.”

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, lender BMO’s earnings shed light on the state of the trucking market. Plus, Flock Freight flies high and the top challenge for the next U.S. Department of Transportation leader.

National freight “outlook” is significant for states, municipalities and companies that may want federal money for rail or other transport projects.

The provision of sizable infrastructure is an example of the government’s positive role in the market for transportation.

Jack Mahoney will take over for the retiring Guy Stephenson.

“Tom Hanks’ work throughout his career reflects a deep respect for those who serve.”

The U.S. Department of Transportation says it won’t entertain requests from Chinese airlines to operate more flights beyond the current cap.

Port Logistics operates a 140,000-square-foot refrigerated warehouse at Berth 219.

Air cargo and cross-border trade could be unintended victims of the dispute between the U.S. and China over access by their respective passenger airlines.

Airlines continue adjusting their flight schedules and capacity to contain costs as traffic dries up due to the coronavirus scare.

Fifteen projects net funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration.

Cars and containers also reach new benchmarks in 2019.

SF Airlines isn’t from San Francisco. It’s an all-cargo carrier from Shenzhen, China, and it’s coming to a U.S. airport near you – near someone – soon.

The implementation of Positive Train Control is the largest technology program deployed in CN history and they are already ahead of the game

“Your body is your engine” and needs routine maintenance to prevent a breakdown.

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U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao announced that the Department of Transportation has sent an hours of service (HOS) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval.

Fraudulent medical certifications that can put carriers and drivers at risk of more accidents.are under scrutiny.

FMSCA Administrator Raymond Martinez comments on his first nine months, and the potential for an early rollout of revised HOS rules.

As any driver knows, parking is at a premium at truck stops, even during the middle of the day. A new survey is being conducted to get an update on the current parking situation.

Cameras and “magnetometers” will be used to supply data into a system that will tell drivers whether parking is available.

As part of a wide-ranging DOT initiative to prepare for driverless vehicles, FMCSA will address regulations that could be slowing the development of these technologies in the commercial vehicle space.

A USDOT 3-year pilot program would allow drivers under the age of 21 and holding a military CDL to drive interstate commerce when sponsored by a participating trucking company.

With all the advances being made in technology, it’s time for state transportation departments to be innovative and forward thinking, but that is not the case, according to the latest edition of McKinsey & Co.’s Voices on Infrastructure report.