Registering heavy trucks just got easier in New Jersey thanks to the state’s motor vehicle commission adding 17 vehicle types to its expanded online services.
March 9, 2022Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety
New Jersey, Other States Expand Online Services for Heavy Trucks
Government, Business, Safety
Policymakers Raise Issue of Federal Oversight in Infrastructure Investments
Congressional transportation officials are raising the issue of oversight in how states will spend $1.2 trillion in federal infrastructure funding.
March 4, 2022Government, Business, Safety
State, Federal Funds to Improve 1-70 Mountain Corridor in Colorado
A $700 million project to improve a notorious mountain bottleneck on Interstate 70 in Colorado is being lauded by stakeholders in the state and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.
March 2, 2022Government, Safety
N.M. Truckers Oppose Bill That Would Enforce Right-Lane Driving
New Mexico’s governor is being asked to pocket veto legislation that would force freight truckers hauling trailers to drive in the right lane on interstates in most circumstances or be fined.
February 28, 2022Government, Business, Technology, Safety
Safety Practices Can Offset Rising Insurance Rates, ATRI Study Says
Motor carriers can offset the rising cost of insurance premiums by continuously improving their overall safety practices and expanding use of smart technology, a new report said.
February 23, 2022Government, Business
Minnesota Trucking Leaders Set Effort for Lawmakers to Meet With Local Fleets
With state fleet leaders’ annual trip to the U.S. Capitol disrupted due to COVID-related visitation limits, the Minnesota Trucking Association is instead inviting federal leaders to meet trucking executives on their home turf.
February 22, 2022Government, Logistics
Trucker Turned Politician Proposes Bill Honoring Alaska’s Drivers
An Alaskan state senator and professional driver is sponsoring Truck Driver Appreciation Day legislation to permanently recognize truckers for their service.
February 18, 2022Government, Business, Equipment, Safety
Truck Driving Simulator Excites Idaho High School Students
A new Idaho Trucking Association program using a truck simulator traveling to high schools appears to be paying off, by getting teens interested in driving careers.
February 16, 2022Government, Business
State, Local Officials Play Vital Role in Infrastructure
Counties play a vital role delivering transportation projects funded by the federal $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg told local municipal officials.
February 15, 2022Government, Business, Safety
Congress, Biden Urged to Release Funds for Bridge Repair
Transportation experts are urging Congress and the Biden administration to release federal infrastructure funds to improve unsafe bridges across the nation.
February 14, 2022