A U.S. trucking shortage that has pushed up freight costs for everything from cereal to toothbrushes is about to get worse.
ELD Mandate: 10 Things You Need to Know as Full Enforcement Hits
The long, divisive slog is over. As of April 1, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s electronic logging device mandate goes into full effect, requiring most commercial vehicles to have a compliant electronic logging device in the cab to track the driver’s hours of service.
Avoiding ELD headaches: What to do between now and April 1
A week from now carriers that are not in compliance with the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate could officially be placed out of service during a roadside inspection.
FMCSA issues new ELD waiver for ag haulers, offers additional enforcement insight
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced a new waiver from the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate for livestock and agriculture haulers, and offered additional enforcement insight as full implementation nears.
FRA makes $73 million in grant funding for rail projects, operating assistance
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) announced plans on Thursday to administer $73 million in grant funding for capital projects that bolster intercity passenger rail and enhance rail safety. Made available through the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, the grants are designed to couple federal, state and private investments to advance rail projects. Implementing positive […]
White House report critical of fuel tax, questions if truckers are paying enough
Council of Economic Advisors says “heavy trucks in particular do not currently face taxes and charges that are aligned with the negative externalities they generate.”
Senate confirms Batory as FRA Administrator
The Senate by voice vote early Tuesday evening, Feb. 13, confirmed Ronald Batory as Federal Railroad Administrator, the nation’s rail safety watchdog agency.
AAR praises start of Trump infrastructure plan
The Association of American Railroads today said it supports President Trump’s efforts to begin the process of developing infrastructure legislation.
Trump Ready to Release Infrastructure Plan Monday, Official Says
A new report said President Trump will release his infrastructure proposal on Feb. 12. At last month’s State of the Union address, Trump called on Congress to pass a bill of at least $1.5 trillion and to ease the regulatory review process for infrastructure projects.
FTR: Trailer orders up in part due to ELD mandate
Research firm FTR Transportation Intelligence said that preliminary net trailer order numbers fir the U.S. reached an all-time high of 47,000 units in December, which is 10% above November’s numbers and up 38% year-over-year. When finalized, December’s orders are expected to exceed the previous high of 45,800 reached in October 2014, with total trailer orders […]