Moving Forward Act Archives

Owner-operator insurance costs increasing

John Gallagher Thursday, July 9, 2020

How a $1.25 million insurance liability hike may affect owner-operators

Annual insurance rates could surge 150% or more

A photograph of tank cars parked at a rail yard.

Joanna Marsh Tuesday, July 7, 2020

Rail stakeholders: Tough road ahead for infrastructure bill

Infrastructure provisions passed the U.S. House of Representatives, but they may have trouble finding support in Republican-controlled Senate.

A close-up photograph of the wheels of a railcar.

Joanna Marsh Sunday, July 5, 2020

Putting the brakes on brakes

The latest infrastructure bill phases out DB-60 air brake control valves manufactured before January 2006 over concerns about their effectiveness in cold weather.

John Gallagher Wednesday, July 1, 2020

House approves trucking insurance increase and hours-of-service delay

$1.5 trillion infrastructure bill passes U.S. House along party lines; includes truck insurance hike.

A photograph of a highway-rail grade crossing. There is a train with boxcars and tank cars crossing the intersection.

Joanna Marsh Tuesday, June 23, 2020

Highway-rail grade crossings get attention in infrastructure bill

New provisions seek a comprehensive review of the U.S. grade crossing inventory.

A photograph of a tank car by a rail crossing.

Joanna Marsh Monday, June 22, 2020

Rail groups gear up for infrastructure bill fight

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