As Congress works to pass two separate funding bills while dealing with the fallout of Afghanistan and severe weather across the country, the trucking industry sits and waits.
The long-term vision that helped establish the current interstate highway system 65 years ago is needed again today. A modernized interstate system will be critical to the nation’s ability to fully recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Republicans deride “restrictive” policies that were retained from last year in the Democrats’ latest version of the surface transportation reauthorization bill.
Republicans unveil a $400 billion, five-year highway bill reauthorization ahead of Democrats’ proposal.
The Highway Trust Fund (HTF) is a central piece of a multiyear surface transportation reauthorization bill that Congress is negotiating to replace the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act.
The FMCSA will still not disqualify a truck driver for failing a hair test for drug use.
Control of the Senate will be critical for the 2021 reauthorization process.
Oklahoma looks to have a reasoned approach toward railway change.
$13.6 billion included in package to keep Highway Trust Fund running.
Long-awaited Jason’s Law survey originally scheduled for 2019 release is now on track for release before the end of the year
Credit agency raises flag on long-term funding issues.
The provision of sizable infrastructure is an example of the government’s positive role in the market for transportation.
Under-21 CDL program, ag-hauling flexibility included in Republican infrastructure agenda.
$305 billion, five-year FAST Act is set to expire Sept. 30.
National Multimodal Freight Network expected to be released later this year.
Infrastructure provisions passed the U.S. House of Representatives, but they may have trouble finding support in Republican-controlled Senate.
$1.5 trillion infrastructure bill passes U.S. House along party lines; includes truck insurance hike.
Safety groups, Teamsters seek delay in hours-of-service rule until FMCSA reviews concerns.
Provisions still face major scrutiny by Republican-controlled Senate.
Amendment more than doubles current minimum of $750,000 for commercial trucks
Postponement until completion of safety study part of $494 billion highway bill
Opponents of increasing size standards for trucks fear permanent changes post-pandemic.
Trump and Republicans at odds over using pandemic as bridge to transportation funding.
“Revenues plummeting” with less vehicle traffic, say government officials.
Lobby group puts tab for restoring 231,000 U.S. bridges at $164 billion.
Likelihood of economic recession could set stage for reauthorization in September.
Proposal includes discretionary grants for truck parking.
Advocacy groups differ on effectiveness of public and private financing to meet high demand.
Trump administration seeks industry comment on Obama-era transportation document.
Texas, New Jersey, Pennsylvania had most to lose if funding had been slashed.
Risks related to CSA program outlined in DOT oversight report.
Option raised as part of Capitol Hill debate on congestion pricing
TIA, ATA and OOIDA call provision to make CSA scores public “dangerous”
The Federal Railroad Administration is asking freight and passenger railroads to apply for grants aimed at upgrading infrastructure or enhancing safety.
Legislation includes first-ever grants for electric vehicle infrastructure.
BiTA’s Patrick Duffy informs committee of blockchain approaching critical mass
$2 trillion infrastructure plan would boost Highway Trust Fund to $850 billion
President walks out abruptly following cover-up allegations
2020 U.S. presidential election could become major roadblock
ARTBA estimates cost to repair or replace 235,000 bridges across the country at $171 billion.
Trump’s budget bodes well for certain freight grants but Democrats take issue with reliance on the private sector.
Lawmakers heard how costly fees and equipment shortages along the supply chain are hurting exports.
Railroads – like trucking – will be focusing on solving the Highway Trust Fund problem this year. But could a Green New Deal become a competitive selling point?
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