Truck broker guidance, ELD data research rolled into highway bill
Republicans deride “restrictive” policies that were retained from last year in the Democrats’ latest version of the surface transportation reauthorization bill.
Republicans deride “restrictive” policies that were retained from last year in the Democrats’ latest version of the surface transportation reauthorization bill.
Independent truck dispatchers are pushing back on potential regulatory changes that could restrict their services.
The U.S. secretary of transportation testifies before Congress on the Biden administration’s infrastructure priorities.
Republican lawmakers push back on Biden’s ‘big, bold vision’ ahead of infrastructure talks.
Pete Buttigieg wants to push through an infrastructure package that links highway funding to electric vehicles and climate policy.
Infrastructure provisions passed the U.S. House of Representatives, but they may have trouble finding support in Republican-controlled Senate.
Provisions still face major scrutiny by Republican-controlled Senate.
Labor groups praise bill’s contents but key freight rail group is “disappointed.”
Rulemaking would require making detention time data public
Postponement until completion of safety study part of $494 billion highway bill
Trump and Republicans at odds over using pandemic as bridge to transportation funding.
“Revenues plummeting” with less vehicle traffic, say government officials.
Likelihood of economic recession could set stage for reauthorization in September.
E-commerce’s role in transforming supply chain logistics should be a factor that Congress considers during the next surface transportation bill authorization.
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.
Lots of ideas for federal funding of infrastructure at Capitol Hill hearing, but the “pay-for” question still looms.