Infrastructure funding

A Harris-Walz win in November could bring national attention to a highway funding scheme taking root among states.

The latest freight congestion data builds a case for better targeting of billions of dollars in new government infrastructure money.

A GAO report recommends DOT better explain its grant-funding procedures so that applicants won’t overestimate how much money they must contribute to qualify for funding.

American Truck Associations President Chris Spear lived up to his last name in an annual address excoriating industry foes.

Nikola expects federal incentives to help pay for hydrogen development, a different scenario from its convicted founder’s hydrogen claims.

RAISE program federal funding for all projects totals more than $2B

Legislation approved by the House transportation committee provides dedicated funding for competitive grants aimed at expanding truck parking.

Pilot Co. will build a public network of high-speed charging stations with General Motors to get ahead of electric vehicle charging demand.

The Biden administration’s proposed rule requiring new state-level tailpipe emissions performance measures sets dangerous precedents for infrastructure investment, according to road builders.

The rising cost of construction materials — and lack of bidders — is weakening the power of the bipartisan infrastructure law.

President Biden underscored his support for ocean shipping reform as he prepares to speak at the Port of LA. Here’s a rundown of major efforts the administration has taken to date to ease supply chain disruption.

The U.S. Department of Energy recently announced it will use roughly $3.5 billion from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to invest in air carbon capture projects.

Experts believe the FHA pledge amount is far below the total funds needed.

The Biden administration is pushing states to take a clean-energy approach to expand truck parking with new infrastructure money.

The Biden administration has made $2.9 billion available for projects that expand freight capacity.

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg responded to concerns about a lack of truck parking during a Capitol Hill infrastructure hearing.

Expanding highways can come with a variety of other unintended consequences, too, such as congestion off of highways in nearby cities, as well as air pollution.

Washington insider Loren Smith assesses the Biden administration’s prospects for moving money from D.C. to the nation’s supply chain bottlenecks.

Infrastructure spending is tied up in the appropriation process, but the roads can’t wait. Fortunately, stop-gap measures are providing needed time to reach a long-term solution.

A bridge in Pittsburgh collapsed just hours before President Biden was scheduled to visit the city to talk about infrastructure.

Also on the podcast: The incredible shrinking US refining sector.

AskWaves dives into the 2,500-page Build Back Better Act to uncover the top 10 funding opportunities directed at freight and supply chains.

Eleanor Holmes-Norton will run for chair of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee to replace the retiring Peter DeFazio.

States’ ability to prioritize freight projects may determine whether Biden’s infrastructure money will make short- or long-term progress toward fixing the country’s supply chains.

With President Biden signing the $1.2 trillion infrastructure package into law, it’s a good time to take stock of current transportation infrastructure conditions.

President Biden signed an executive order Monday outlining his administration’s priorities for guiding implementation of his $1.2 trillion infrastructure package.

Passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act means the industry has a path forward on infrastructure investment, and several additional provisions will benefit trucking in the future.

FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller provides analysis regarding the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

Infrastructure bill and trucking impact On Nov. 5, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) by a 228-206 vote after passage by […]

Congress approves provisions allowing under-21 truck drivers – as well as guidance on truck brokers and freight dispatchers – in a five-year highway bill that is part of a larger $1.2 trillion infrastructure package.

An ATRI study shows how electric vehicles can be taxed to keep the Highway Trust Fund from going bankrupt.

The lack of federal grant money for truck parking again frustrates small-business truckers.

GCCA’s Lowell Randel explains how industry and government can fix driver shortages, port congestion and cyber threats.

The U.S. Senate votes to advance a major infrastructure package that includes new regulations for trucks.

Richard Trumka insisted that the economy depends on getting an infrastructure bill passed.

Lawmakers use Trump-era reforms in the infrastructure bill to attract Republican support.

Senate lawmakers find more money for highways and ports in a bipartisan infrastructure package.

The U.S. Department of Transportation is awarding $905 million to 24 infrastructure projects. Among those are a handful of projects that involve making freight rail movements more efficient.

U.S. House passes the five-year surface transportation reauthorization that boosts truck insurance requirements and mandates automatic braking on new trucks.

The U.S. Department of Transportation targeted highway expansion to improve freight flow in awarding the latest round of INFRA grants.

President Joe Biden endorses a $1.2 trillion infrastructure package developed by a bipartisan group of senators.

The White House has proposed to Republicans a $1.7 trillion counteroffer on its initial $2.25 trillion infrastructure package.

A VMT user fee has support from “Secretary Pete” — but not from trucking.

A Senate hearing on freight mobility includes a dispute over hours-of-service rules for truckers

Container rates doubling from a year ago is a lesson for port investment, according to Port of Long Beach’s Mario Cordero.

Biden’s infrastructure plan becomes a platform for legislation that includes billions in grants for fast-charging truck stations.

Congress is considering several options to keep the Highway Trust Fund afloat.

Experts warned lawmakers of industry backlash if trucking is singled out to save the nearly bankrupt highway trust fund

The Biden administration is prioritizing climate and racial inequity in $1 billion worth of RAISE grants for infrastructure.

Biden’s $2 trillion infrastructure plan relies heavily on rolling back Trump’s corporate tax cuts.

The trucking industry sees the costs — but not so much the benefits — of new congestion pricing initiatives.

The U.S. secretary of transportation testifies before Congress on the Biden administration’s infrastructure priorities.

An American Transportation Research Institute study finds the cost to deploy and collect a vehicle-miles-traveled tax would be 300 times more than the current fuel tax.

Congressman Sam Graves proposes using the Postal Service to test a new bridge and highway funding effort.

Witnesses at a U.S. House hearing on Wednesday stressed the need for a multimodal approach in federal support of the railroads, citing freight rail’s connection with both rural, inland towns and coastal ports.

An investigation of the former DOT secretary highlights the need to restore trust in the federal infrastructure grant process.

Republican lawmakers push back on Biden’s ‘big, bold vision’ ahead of infrastructure talks.

The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) gave the nation’s infrastructure an overall grade of C-, up from a grade of D+ four years ago, the association revealed Wednesday in […]

Together for Safer Roads President David Braunstein discusses the potential Joe Biden’s infrastructure plan holds for safer freight movement.

A member of Congress bets on getting his truck parking expansion proposal included in the highway bill.

President Biden has pledged to pump funding into state and local agencies in a bid to make last-mile freight delivery smarter and safer.

A trucking lobbyist sees the Biden administration taking up the detention time challenge.

UPS takes part in a business panel on why Congress should support last-mile delivery and electric vehicles.

Transit projects are expected to take on more importance than new construction in Joe Biden’s administration.

Speed, safety and reliability are taken into account when choosing truck routes.

Big-city Mayors Garcetti and Emanuel are receiving much of the speculation for DOT secretary.

Spear says the ATA is spending $2 million to litigate Rhode Island truck tolling.

The I-75/I-71 interchange in Cincinnati is considered a top-10 trucking bottleneck in the U.S.

Control of the Senate will be critical for the 2021 reauthorization process.

Port of Virginia gets $20.2 million for container yard expansion.

Long-awaited Jason’s Law survey originally scheduled for 2019 release is now on track for release before the end of the year

Biden wants to build 500,000 EV charging station across the country.

Credit agency raises flag on long-term funding issues.

$305 billion, five-year FAST Act is set to expire Sept. 30.

National Multimodal Freight Network expected to be released later this year.

“Key differences” also found between ELDs and calculating mileage-based user fees.

Trump opposed CARES Act loan in May unless agency raised rates it charged Amazon

Agency estimates $4 billion in cost savings from hours-of-service changes.

Opposing sides shore up as the infrastructure bill gets folded into a trillion-dollar package.

Labor groups praise bill’s contents but key freight rail group is “disappointed.”

Opponents of increasing size standards for trucks fear permanent changes post-pandemic.

Pennsylvania Turnpike cites surge in e-commerce as a factor.

As Congress and the White House consider short- and longer-term funding infrastructure needs, the railroads want to ensure that the rail sector is part of the discussion.

Likelihood of economic recession could set stage for reauthorization in September.

Move is next step in group’s fight against “unconstitutional” regime.

Grant awards to be used to build new spaces or convert weigh stations.

State’s monthly toll collections from trucks now exceeding $1.5 million.

ATRI’s annual study finds significant congestion up 92% in five years.

Response to DOT’s national freight strategy proposal reveals top concerns.

Proposal includes discretionary grants for truck parking.

Despite the first labor strike in 35 years and volatile orders for new trucks, Martin Weissburg says his current role as president of Mack Trucks is the favorite of his 15-year Volvo Group career.

Funding likely to remain elusive for proposal that focuses on zero-carbon initiatives.

Road, rail, port environmental permits to be completed in two years.

Trump administration seeks industry comment on Obama-era transportation document.

Volvo Trucks is building on sales of electric trucks for urban transport in Europe with battery-electric concepts for construction and regional distribution.

Darren Prokop writes about the need for a solution to repair and improve the nation’s highways and bridges. What are the options and is there the political will to develop a solution?

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Texas, New Jersey, Pennsylvania had most to lose if funding had been slashed.