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Talking Freight Returns: Freight and Wildlife Considerations – November 14, 2023, from 1pm-2:30pm EST - 10/30/2023
Talking Freight provides technical assistance, training, tools, and information to help the freight and planning workforce meet the transportation challenges of tomorrow. This upcoming Talking...

The Federal Highway Administration’s Freight Professional Capacity Building Website - 1/30/2023
The Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Office of Operations is pleased to announce the launch of its new Freight Professional Capacity Building (Freight PCB) website.

A Historic Disruption to the World's Wheat Supply - 5/19/2022
This episode of the Bloomberg Odd Lots Podcast features an interview with Scott Irwin, an agricultural economist at the University of Illinois, discussing the potential...

Airforwarders Association Tackles US Airport Congestion - 5/19/2022
The Airforwarders Association's (AfA) Airport Congestion Committee is producing a recommendations report on how to address critical issues identified by its stakeholders: technology and automation,...

Cass Reports 'Freight Slowdown' in March - 5/19/2022
Freight shipments increased in March 2022 compared to March 2021, but they increased at a slower rate than previous months, according to Cass Information Systems....

Deep Dive: Why US West Coast Dockworker Union Negotiations Could Rock Container Shipping (Podcast) - 5/19/2022
This episode of the Deep Dive Loadstar Podcast discusses the concerns over potential labor shortages if the ongoing negotiations between the International Longshore and Warehouse...

DOE Projects Zero Emissions Medium- and Heavy-Duty Electric Trucks Will Be Cheaper than Diesel-Powered Trucks by 2035 - 5/19/2022
The United States Department of Energy (DOE) released a report that shows that by 2030, 50 percent of zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty trucks will be...

Easter Challenges: Covid Lockdowns, Port Congestion, War in Europe and a Lack of Slots and Flights - 5/19/2022
This episode of the Loadstar Podcast discusses current supply chain disruptions: COVID-19 lockdowns in China, port congestion, how small- and medium-sized enterprise forwarders are struggling...

Efficient Battery Could Charge Electric Cars 60 Percent in Six Minutes - 5/19/2022
Research is showing that lithium-ion batteries using copper and copper nanowires charge faster than conventional lithium-ion batteries while not affecting energy storage.

FAA, FRA Launch "Net-Zero Emission" Efforts - 5/19/2022
On Earth Day, the Federal Aviation Administration and the Federal Railroad Administration launched greenhouse gas (GHG) emission efforts working towards achieving net-zero emissions by 2050....

Freight Railroads Work to Resolve Service Problems, Delays - 5/19/2022
Many Class I freight railroads are limiting the amount of cargo they will accept or are not accepting cargo. Railroads say supply chain issues and...

Is Latest Jobs Report a Sign of a Weaker Freight Market? - 5/19/2022
The number of truck transportation jobs in the United States decreased in March 2022, the first time this figure decreased since April 2020 at the...

Jeff Currie on the 'Volatility Trap' Keeping Commodity Prices So High - 5/19/2022
This episode of the Bloomberg Odd Lots podcast interviews Jeff Currie, a commodity analyst at Goldman Sachs about current trends and future predictions about commodity...

NCDOT Gets Engineering Aid For Ferry Channel - 5/19/2022
The United States Army Corps of Engineers began a major dredging project in Sloop Channel, near Ocracoke Island, North Carolina; the route is a marine...

New Trailer Orders Rebound in March but Supply Chain Still Broken - 5/19/2022
Orders for new trailers hit their highest point since December 2020 in March 2022. Trailer manufacturers are still struggling to receive adequate amounts of parts;...

North American 'Big Box' Transactions Continue to Gain Traction, Reports CBRE - 5/19/2022
The commercial real estate firm Coldwell Banker Richard Ellis' (CBRE) research found that warehouse transactions involving large retailers and wholesalers set a record on a...

Rapid Response Webinar: a Debrief on the Omnibus Appropriations Package - 5/19/2022
The Eno Center for Transportation recently conducted a webinar that discussed how the $1.5 trillion omnibus package will impact transportation as a whole and each...

The End of Globalization? How the Invasion of Ukraine and Russian Sanctions are Impacting Freight Markets and the Future of Free Trade - 5/19/2022
This episode of the Loadstar Podcast discusses the global supply chain impacts of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Specific impacts examined include the classification of the...

The End of Globalization? How the Invasion of Ukraine and Russian Sanctions Are Impacting Freight Markets and the Future of Free Trade. (Podcast) - 5/19/2022
This episode of the Loadstar podcast discusses the global supply chain consequences of the Russia-Ukraine war and how logistics companies are playing key roles in...

Trucking Companies Bet on Intermodal Growth - 5/19/2022
Trucking companies are diversifying into intermodal operations to drive continued growth, to counter supply chain disruptions, fuel costs, and efforts to increase sustainability; traditional trucking...

U.S. Eliminates Human Controls Requirement for Fully Automated Vehicles - 5/19/2022
The National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued final rules eliminating the need for automated vehicle (AV) manufacturers to equip fully autonomous vehicles with manual driving...

US Will Require Valves on New Pipelines to Prevent Disasters - 5/19/2022
The United States Department of Transportation issued a rule requiring new or replaced pipelines to be fitted with automatic or remote-controlled shutoff valves, with the...

What Wooden Pallets Have to Do With Russia's Invasion of Ukraine - 5/19/2022
This episode of Bloomberg's Odd Lots podcast interviews Marshall White, professor emeritus at Virginia Tech, about the role of the global pallet shortage’s role in...

Talking Freight Webinar for April 26, 2022: Freight for All: Defining Major Equity Considerations in Goods Movement - 4/20/2022
This webinar will discuss initiatives state and metropolitan area transportation organizations have taken to understand the negative impacts freight transportation and/or lack of access to...

Autonomous, Electric Trucks Show Progress at CES 2022 - 1/25/2022
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) featured progress in autonomous and electric commercial trucks by various original equipment manufacturers.

CES Panel Discusses Supply Chain Problems - 1/25/2022
A panel at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) discussed how to use and share data to address supply chain congestion, including in vehicle supply chains,...

Effort to Recruit New Truck Drivers Moves Into High Schools - 1/25/2022
The Next Generation in Trucking Association, based in Louisville, Kentucky, is working to increase awareness of truck driving as a career option among high school...

Electric truck production cutting in line ahead of diesel orders - 1/25/2022
Class 8 diesel-powered trucks take 12 months to clear manufacturers' backlogs and begin building the vehicles, while electric trucks are only taking three months, allowing...

Level 4 Autonomous Vehicles Expected to Take Hold in 2024 - 1/25/2022
According a panelist at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), trucks at Level 4 automation may be ready for production by model years 2024 or 2025;...

Driver Alcohol Detection System Technology Test Underway - 12/23/2021
The Automotive Coalition for Traffic Safety (ACTS) and U.S. truckload carrier Schneider recently began pilot testing technology developed by the Driver Alcohol Detection System for...

Radar Sensor Being Development for Intersection Management - 12/23/2021
A research team at the University of Arizona is developing a high-resolution radar sensor that can better distinguish between cars and pedestrians at intersections than...

Gene Seroka on What’s Happening Now at the Port of LA (Podcast) - 12/20/2021
This episode of the Odd Lots podcast discusses the current congestion at the Port of Los Angeles with its executive director, Gene Seroka. While some...

2021 Winners and Losers and the challenges ahead (Podcast) - 12/16/2021
This episode of the Loadstar Podcast discusses the winners and losers in pandemic-era supply chains. It analyzes labor shortages, industry consolidation, acquisitions, which firms have...

Omaha Will Launch 'Smart Loading Zones' to Maximize Curb Use - 12/14/2021
The City of Omaha, Nebraska is partnering with a private sector firm specializing in video analytics to better manage curb space, in an attempt to...

Climate Resilience: Options to Enhance the Resilience of Federally Funded Roads and Reduce Fiscal Exposure - 10/18/2021
The Government Accountability Office identified 10 options to help States improve the climate resilience of federally funded roads, to mitigate climate-related damages to paved roads....

Pandemic taught passenger airlines lesson about the value of freight - 10/18/2021
Air cargo has become an important source of revenue for passenger airlines during the COVID-19 pandemic as passenger demand decreased; the demand for air cargo...

Safer Railroading: A Guide Toward Targeted Safety Policy - 10/18/2021
While railroad safety is relatively high compared to other transportation modes, safety gains for some metrics have plateaued or are decreasing. This report provides a...

Southeast US ports seek to ramp up container capacity - 10/18/2021
The ports of Savannah, Georgia and Jacksonville, Florida are adding container capacity in response to increased volumes of goods bound for markets in the southeastern...

This Is What the Pandemic Did to the U.S. Rail System (Podcast) - 10/18/2021
This podcast discusses the implications of the pandemic-induced supply chain shocks on the United States’ freight rail system with the chief executive officer of the...

Container sector is so hot that ships rent for $200,000/day - 10/07/2021
Short-term charter rates for container ships are at some of the highest rates ever; there is debate over whether rates will continue to grow or...

FMCSA Medical Board to Review Recalled CPAP Machines - 10/07/2021
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's (FMCSA) medical board is planning to review continuous positive air pressure (CPAP) machines, which treat sleep apnea. Commercial truck...

Record shattered: 65 container ships stuck waiting off California - 10/07/2021
Currently, a daily record-high 65 container ships are waiting offshore of the Los Angeles-area ports, due to congestion onshore at terminals, and warehouses and transportation...

Spot Rates Have Peaked, Some Shipping Lines Say - 10/07/2021
Major ocean shipping lines froze spot rates from Asia to Europe and the United States; prices had been increasing due to reduced capacity and the...

Stacy Rasgon on How the Global Chip Crisis May Be Getting Even Worse (Bloomberg Odd Lots podcast) - 10/07/2021
This episode discusses the ongoing challenges in sourcing adequate semiconductor manufacturing capacity; due to the constraints, vehicle manufacturers are cutting production.

Cargo airlines cancel hundreds of China flights amid COVID outbreak - 9/09/2021
New restrictions in response to a recent spike in COVID-19 infections in China have forced airlines to cancel cargo flights, leading to higher air freight...

Podcast: Roundabout: 2021 Midyear Review - 9/09/2021
This podcast discusses the current state of the trucking industry, including cold storage, automation, electrification, and machine learning, in addition to forecasting future trends.

Ports on Both Coasts Report Strong July Numbers - 9/09/2021
Year-over-year trade volumes at ports on the East and West coasts increased in July 2021 compared to July 2020, driven by continued growth in volumes...

Tight Supply of Truckers Leaves A Few Gas Stations Dry - 9/09/2021
In Colorado, Iowa, and the Pacific Northwest, gas stations are experiencing periodic fuel outages, despite adequate fuel supplies; the periodic fuel outages are being caused...

US Gulf ports to offer liquefied natural gas fueling option for ships - 9/09/2021
Ports in New Orleans, Louisiana and Galveston, Texas will soon offer liquefied natural gas (LNG) fueling for ships; LNG is more sustainable than traditional fuels.

FMCSA Plans to Increase Windshield Area to Mount Safety Devices - 8/16/2021
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to amend its regulations to allow an increased number of vehicle safety...

Gene Seroka on the Logistical Logjam at the Port of LA (Bloomberg's Odd Lots Podcast) - 8/16/2021
Gene Seroka, the executive director of the Port of Los Angeles, discusses the sources of and potential solutions to the congestion at ports in the...

New ATRI Report Reviews Ways to Find Safe Younger Drivers - 8/16/2021
A new initiative from the American Trucking Association's (ATA) American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) is exploring development of an assessment tool to identify the safest...

Smart City Tech Is Being Built Into Planned Communities - 8/16/2021
New master-planned communities are incorporating urban freight technology into developments, including drone delivery and small robotic shopping carts that carry freight for pedestrians.

What will the reopening of the Canadian border mean for freight? - 8/16/2021
The border between the United States and Canada will reopen for nonessential travel after a 16-month closure, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While freight continued...

Borderlands: Shipping container squeeze hits US soybean exporters - 8/11/2021
The United States is exporting higher volumes of agricultural commodities, like corn, citrus, poultry, pork, beef, and soybeans, despite high container and bulk shipping rates...

Capacity issues keep e-commerce shippers on their toes - 8/11/2021
Capacity constraints are affecting last mile carriers, in addition to container and truckload capacities, which has increased e-commerce shipping rates; on average, shipping costs are...

Ever Given containers finally being offloaded at Port of Rotterdam - 8/11/2021
The Ever Given, the container ship that ran aground in the Suez Canal on March 23, arrived in Rotterdam, Netherlands, its planned destination, four months...

GXO's CIO on the Past, Present, and Future of Warehouses (Podcast) - 8/11/2021
This podcast discusses the history and future of warehousing, including the effects of e-commerce, returns, and the COVID-19 pandemic

Q2 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index highlights strong freight shipment and spend levels - 8/11/2021
The US Bank Freight Payment Index reflected rising shipment and spending in the 2021 second quarter; the shipment index value was 6.8 percent higher than...

Bloomberg Odd Lots Podcast: How the World's Companies Wound Up in a Deepening Supply Chain Nightmare - 7/14/2021
This episode discusses the causes and potential solutions for the various shortages and bottlenecks currently impacting global supply chains.

CDL holders banned from driving due to drugs, alcohol top 60,000 - 7/14/2021
The latest monthly report from the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse showed that 60,299 holders of commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) had drug or alcohol violations recorded...

Is Micro-Fulfillment Tech Living Up to the Hype? - 7/14/2021
Despite successful deployments of micro-fulfillment technologies by major retailers over the last year, many grocery store operators are struggling to realize the cost savings typically...

Report: COVID-19 Decline In Traffic Volume 'Short-Lived' - 7/14/2021
According to the 2021 Urban Mobility Report compiled by the Texas A&M Transportation Institute, declines in overall traffic volumes decreased congestion to the lowest levels...

U.S., European Suppliers Scramble to Secure Christmas Goods as Cargo Delays Worsen - 7/14/2021
Compared to 2020, suppliers to major retailers are placing Christmas holiday orders weeks earlier this year. They are attempting to avoid delivery delays caused by...

National Blueprint for Lithium Batteries - 7/01/2021
The United States Department of Energy released a blueprint for establishing a domestic supply chain for lithium batteries, essential components of electric vehicles and clean...

Preparing for LNG by Rail Tank Car: A Review of a U.S. DOT Safety Research, Testing, and Analysis Initiative - 7/01/2021
Currently, liquified natural gas (LNG) does not travel via rail; the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2020 directed the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration...

Report: Cargo part of solution mix for airline deleveraging - 7/01/2021
Increased air cargo business may help passenger airlines recover from the financial crisis caused by the pandemic, helping to offset the slow return of business...

Study calls for national truck-parking standards - 7/01/2021
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) recently released a report outlining the need for a national, standardized truck parking information framework. ATRI advocates for partnership...

U.S. business logistics costs fall 4% in pandemic year of 'chaos,' new study finds - 7/01/2021
According to the 32^nd Council of Supply Chain Management's (CSCMP's) Annual State of Logistics Report, United States businesses' costs decreased 4% year-over-year. By contrast, transportation...

As offices consider hybrid work, can warehouses operate remotely too? - 6/22/2021
Technologies such as radio frequency identification (RFID) tags and robotics are enabling remote operation of an increasing number of warehouse functions.

Better pay alone doesn't retain drivers, Heartland finds - 6/22/2021
To retain drivers, the truckload carrier Heartland Express is providing base pay, which varies depending on how often the driver goes home. Truckload carrier drivers...

Rise of Electric Vehicles Presents Questions About Transportation Funding - 6/22/2021
As electric vehicle deployment continues, infrastructure owners will experience declining revenues from fuel taxes. This article discusses the approaches some States are taking to ensure...

USDA to invest over $4B to strengthen the food supply chain - 6/22/2021
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $4 billion to strengthen supply chains, aid food production, and ensure equitable market access for food...

What $70+ oil means to container, tanker and dry bulk shipping? - 6/22/2021
As of June 9, 2021, the difference in price between very low sulfur fuel oil and high sulfur fuel oil, both fuel for container ships,...

Financial Issues Remain, but USPS Shows Improved Fiscal Second Quarter Results - 5/24/2021
The United States Postal Service (USPS) is continuing to receive increases in revenues from its Shipping and Packages Group, due to continued growth in e-commerce....

How Gigantic Ships Create Global Supply Chain Havoc (Podcast) - 5/24/2021
Large container ships, such as the Evergiven, which ran aground in the Suez Canal in March 2021, are contributing to logistical bottlenecks at ports and...

Not in My Backyard! Truck Parking's NIMBY Risk - 5/24/2021
Despite significant demand for truck parking, stakeholders around potential parking sites are voicing concern about the impacts of parking sites close to non-freight-related land uses.

Strengthening Post-Hurricane Supply Chain Resilience - 5/24/2021
This article describes how federal, state, and local government agencies, the private sector, nongovernmental organizations, and individual households should cooperate to ensure resilience in supply...

U.S. Commerce Chief Planning Meeting on Chip Shortage - 5/24/2021
There continues to be a shortage of semiconductors, which are critical components in freight technology and vehicles. The United States Department of Commerce is working...

California's 'White Gold' Rush: Lithium In Demand Amid Surge In Electric Vehicles - 5/05/2021
Lithium, an in-demand component of batteries for electric vehicles, is mostly sourced from China, however California's Imperial Valley has the potential to become a major...

Is electrifying the freight rail network cost prohibitive? - 5/05/2021
At a cost as high as $4.8 million per track mile along complex segments, electrification via overhead catenary of the freight rail network may be...

What will redistribution of imports mean for surface transportation? - 5/05/2021
Continued increases in imports are shifting inbound ocean freight into less-congested ports, causing shifting impacts to surface transportation infrastructure.

Why the Price of Lumber Has Soared - 5/05/2021
The price of finished wood has soared to record highs, driven by diminished sawmill capacity, renovation boom, and a homebuilding boom.

Work Zone Fatalities at Highest Level Since 2006, New Data Shows - 5/05/2021
New data shows that 842 people died in highway work zone crashes in 2019, an 11.8 percent increase from 2018 and the highest year-over-year percentage...

Cities Focus on Urban Curbs and How to Manage Them - 4/30/2021
The demands of delivery services, ridesharing and micromobility have cities re-examining how they manage their assets.

Final-mile Challenges, Transport Costs Cloud Supply Chain Optimism - 4/30/2021
A March 2021 survey of 200 U.S.-based supply chain managers finds that rising logistics costs and challenges with the final mile may contribute to rising...

How Much Carbon Does the Transportation Industry Emit Annually? - 4/30/2021
The article examines the climate impacts of the transportation industry, and contextualizes freight as a "large piece of the pollution puzzle."

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg Availability of $1 Billion to Modernize and Create New American Infrastructure - 4/30/2021
The Secretary of Transportation announced a notice of funding opportunity for $1 billion via the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) program, formerly...

What Will Redistribution of Imports Mean for Surface Transportation? - 4/30/2021
With import volumes climbing and some of the Nation's largest ports experiencing unprecedented congestion, U.S. importers are beginning to spread incoming ships to other U.S....

How Climate Change Is Driving Supply Chain Strategy - 4/08/2021
Four supply chain experts share thoughts on how to create value through sustainability, and the role climate change plays in the development of supply chain...

MARAD Providing $230M in Grant Funding for Ports - 4/08/2021
The Maritime Administration recently issued a notice of funding opportunity for $230 million in discretionary grant funding for port and intermodal infrastructure-related projects through its...

March Class 8 Orders of 40,000 Add to Dizzying Industry Backlog - 4/08/2021
Demand for new Class 8 trucks continued at an elevated rate in March even though many of the 40,000 bookings have little chance of being...

Suez Backlog Starts Moving, but Port Congestion Expected to Follow - 4/08/2021
The blockage of the Suez Canal created a bottleneck of container ships which will now begin arriving at their destinations in quick succession. This article...

Trucking Job Numbers: Stronger but Tempered - 4/08/2021
In the midst of one of the strongest freight markets in years, there are still fewer workers employed in the truck transportation sector than a...

Commercial Shipping: Information on How Intermodal Chassis Are Made Available and the Federal Government's Oversight Role - 3/26/2021
Containerized shipping depends on the availability of chassis, which are standardized trailers that carry shipping containers behind trucks, either for drayage or long-haul transportation; some...

DOT study predicts no mass layoffs from driverless trucks - 3/26/2021
A report released in January by the United States Department of Transportation’s Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology concluded that truck drivers...

FRA solicits input on trespasser data collection request - 3/26/2021
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection request (ICR), related to the gathering of law enforcement data that...

Trucking Industry Making Strides Toward Electrification - 3/26/2021
This article provides an overview of private carriers' progress on and planning for electrification of their fleets

What's Behind the Boom in Agricultural Commodities (Podcast) - 3/26/2021
Agricultural commodity prices are trending higher, partially driven by Chinese demand; China is a major market for agricultural commodities produced in the United States.

Chip shortage pushing capacity-starved fleets to used equipment - 3/09/2021
The current shortage in microchips, which are integral to the operation of modern trucks, is forcing fleet owners to search for late model used trucks...

Fact Sheet: Securing America's Critical Supply Chains - 3/09/2021
President Biden signed an executive order aiming to help create more resilient and secure supply chains for critical and essential goods, through a review by...

Maersk aims for carbon-neutral container shipping in 2023 - 3/09/2021
Ocean shipping carrier Maersk is on track to begin operating the world's first vessel powered by carbon-neutral methanol fuel, a feeder vessel with a capacity...

U.S. railroads earn 'B' on infrastructure report card - 3/09/2021
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) gave railroads a B on their quadrennial report, the highest grade from ASCE for railroads ever; ASCE attributed...

Why the World Has a Shortage of Semiconductors (Podcast) - 3/09/2021
The world is facing a shortage in semiconductors, which have a wide range of applications, including in freight vehicles.

2020 Commodity Flow Survey Workshop Summary - 3/03/2021
This workshop summary describes the platform attendees discussed to improve future iterations of the Commodity Flow Survey, which provides key data for State and Federal...

2021 Farm Exports to China Will Approach Record - 3/03/2021
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) expects that the value of United States farm exports to China will reach $31.5 billion in Fiscal Year...

Analysis of Variability in Heavy Truck Braking Systems - 3/03/2021
This report summarizes analyses conducted to measure variability in stopping distance tests conducted on commercial tractor trailers. Knowledge of this variability may provide a basis...

E-commerce warehouse productivity could improve up to 20% with greater automation: Prologis - 3/03/2021
According to ProLogis, automation of e-commerce warehouses could increase their productivity by 10 to 20 percent on a revenue per square foot basis over the...

NFI driver reflects on 30-year career, 6 million safe miles - 3/03/2021
This article profiles Roger Daily, a 30-year veteran truck driver who recently reached six million safe miles delivering freight across the United States.

Drug/Alcohol Clearinghouse fines set at $5,833 per violation - 1/26/2021
Per a recent final rule, The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's (FMCSA) can fine employers, employees, medical review officers, or service agents that violate the...

FMCSA names 25 truck drivers to new safety panel - 1/26/2021
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) added 25 truck drivers to a new safety panel that will advise the administration's Motor Carrier Safety Advisory...

NTSB closes PTC recommendations for CN, CSX, Metra - 1/26/2021
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) closed three positive train control (PTC) safety recommendations, after all required railroads met the federally-mandated PTC installation deadline on...

Ports Emissions Inventory Guidance: Methodologies for Estimating Port-Related and Goods Movement Mobile Source Emissions - 1/26/2021
This report from the Environmental Protection Agency describes how port operators can quantify air emissions of selected pollutants by mobile sources from activities at seaports,...

'Freight Alley' wants in on Georgia's truck-only lane project - 1/19/2021
The Chattanooga, Tennessee-based Thrive Regional Partnership is lobbying the State of Georgia to include a 41-mile section of Interstate 75 in its plans to construct...

FMCSA Proposes to Add Truck Rear Underride Guards to Safety Checklist - 1/19/2021
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued a proposed rule that would add rear impact guards as a required item on annual inspections, as...

FRA: PTC is operating on all required rail lines - 1/19/2021
Positive train control (PTC) technology was active on all freight and passenger railroad miles, operated by 41 railroads, as required by the Federal Railroad Administration...

Maritime History Notes: the evolution of car carriers - 1/19/2021
Since the 1960s, the design of car carriers has changed significantly; historically, vehicles were loaded and unloaded via crane; now loading is significantly more efficient...

Maryland DOT Partners on Trucking Analytics Project - 1/19/2021
The Maryland Department of Transportation, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University Transportation Institute and INRIX partnered to collect data on how truckers use a rest stop...

America's scariest bridges for truckers - 1/07/2021
Lane geometry and weather are the most common factors that contribute to potentially dangerous bridge crossings for truck drivers.

Busiest U.S. seaport, buried in imports, plucks out toys to load Santa's sleigh - 1/07/2021
Due to a recent surge in imports at the Port of Los Angeles, the Port is working with toy shippers to expedite their shipments, to...

CDL Data Quality Assessment - 1/07/2021
This research from the Kentucky Transportation Center Research Center outlines issues related to commercial driver license (CDL), and best practices to resolve these issues.

Tech-enabled used truck trade-ins could boost road safety - 1/07/2021
Beginning with the 2018 model year, truck makers introduced advanced driver assistance systems; now, up to 100,000 2018 trucks will be available as those original...

The Importance of Highways to U.S. Agriculture - 1/07/2021
The United States Department of Agriculture released a report on the importance of highways to American agriculture; through spatial analysis, the report identifies projects that...

Class I railroads expect to meet year-end deadline, then pursue post-PTC implementation advances - 12/09/2020
While all seven Class I railroads expect to meet the deadline for positive train control (PTC) implementation by December 31, 2020, the railroads expect completing...

Hours-of-service rules still flummox fleets - 12/09/2020
The American Transportation Research Institute recently released its Top 10 List of Critical Issues in the Trucking Industry. From the perspectives of drivers and carriers,...

Imports flood Southern California warehouses, Port of LA plans incentive for dual transactions - 12/09/2020
Due to a recent surge in imports, congestion at the Port of Los Angeles and surrounding warehouses increased, so port staff are proposing a financial...

State DOTs Organizing For The Testing/Deployment Of Autonomous Vehicles - 12/09/2020
State department of transportation staff involved in automated vehicle deployment recently met to discuss how their agencies are preparing for testing and deployment of autonomous...

Truck platooning at risk following Wi-Fi 'supersizing' by FCC - 12/09/2020
The Federal Communications Commission approved reallocation of 45 megahertz (MHz) of spectrum bandwidth currently used for vehicle-to-everything applications to Wi-Fi, though 30 MHz will be...

America's most dangerous roads for truckers: Part 2 - 12/08/2020
Certain routes are unsafe, even for drivers who follow safety best practices, mostly due to adverse weather conditions, and difficult geometry.

Assembling the Autonomous Truck - 12/08/2020
While truck manufacturers and technology developers are continuing to progress towards autonomous trucks, deployment will require significant integration between software, vehicles, and infrastructure.

CCJ Daily Dispatch, Nov. 25: Carriers' per-mile costs fell in 2019, ATRI finds - 12/08/2020
Carriers' costs, including fuel, vehicle repairs and maintenance, and driver compensation decreased nine percent, compared to 2018.

FHWA Proposal Would Allow States More Flexibility With Design Standards - 12/08/2020
The Federal Highway Administration released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, which would give update design standards and specifications for resurfacing, restoration, and rehabilitation of highways...

The Rising Threat of Ransomware: How Trucking Can Fend Off Cyberattacks - 12/08/2020
As trucks become more connected, adequate defenses against cyberattacks will be crucial to maintaining trucking companies' operations.

California Allows Private Sales of Electricity as Motor Truck Fuel - 11/12/2020
Private companies are now allowed to resell electricity as a motor fuel, due to a recent modification of California's utility rules that govern resale of...

Early Adopters of Electric Trucks Say Planning, Partnerships Are Crucial - 11/12/2020
According to early adopters of battery-electric trucks, successful deployment requires installation of charging equipment at terminals, coordination with their electric utilities, and navigating any relevant...

Prologis: Warehouse rental prices are trending upward - 11/12/2020
In the third quarter of 2020, 37 percent of new leases at major warehouse owner Prologis were for e-commerce, significantly higher than their historical average...

Refrigerated Carriers Finding Value With Electric-Powered Reefer Units - 11/12/2020
Deployment of microprocessor-based controllers in electric trailer refrigeration units (eTRUs), are increasing the efficiency and reliability of the units, while decreasing emissions; depending on electricity...

Sealed Air, packaging suppliers shift to serve e-commerce 'mega trend' - 11/12/2020
Packaging suppliers are creating customized sizes tailored for products sold via e-commerce, which may increase freight capacity, and decrease emissions.

National Coalition on Truck Parking 2018 Working Groups Activity Report - 9/18/2020
Now available is the "2018 Working Groups Activity Report" from the National Coalition on Truck Parking, which highlights best practices in the provision of truck...

Allison Brings Real-World Testing into the Lab - 9/09/2020
Allison Transmission began operating its new Vehicle Environmental Test center to simulate real-world conditions for testing vehicles and vehicle components. The test center allows for...

Daimler, Torc Robotics See Path to Autonomous Trucking as Marathon - 9/09/2020
Daimler Trucks, along with Torc Robotics, is working towards the release of highly automated trucks within the decade. Though many challenges still remain, the companies...

FMCSA Proposes New Under-21 Commercial Driver Pilot Program - 9/09/2020
The Federal Motor carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is seeking public comment on their proposed pilot program that will allow drivers age 18, 19 and 20,...

Freight Load Balancing and Efficiencies in Alternative Fuel Fright Modes - 9/09/2020
A project by the National Center for Sustainable transportation recently developed a centrally coordinated load balancing system that generates individual routes based on user demands...

Public Roads Summer 2020 - 9/09/2020
Public Roads is the quarterly magazine of the Federal Highway Administration. The magazine highlights developments in federal highway policies, programs, and research and technology. Articles...

Starsky Robotics Founder Discusses Future of Autonomous Trucking - 9/09/2020
Despite the financial investments, automation and smart mobility experts expect the commercialization of self-driving vehicles is still years away. The discussion is now turning to...

Truck Platooning Early Deployment Assessment – Independent Evaluation: Performance Measures for Evaluating Truck Platooning Field Deployments - 9/09/2020
The objective of this project is to develop a concept and proposal for deploying and assessing a commercial truck platoon system. Three teams, Battelle, California...

U. S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Makes Historic Announcement on America's Freight System - 9/09/2020
The U.S. Department of Transportation has released the first ever National Freight Strategic Plan (NFSP) which lays out a vision for long-term investment in essential...

U.S. Department of Transportation Awards Nearly $80 Million in Grants to Improve Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety - 9/09/2020
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration awarded the highest level of funding, nearly $80 million, to support States and educational institution...

USDOT Launches Portal Allowing Public to Track On-Road AV Testing - 9/09/2020
On September 2, 2020, the US Department of Transportation launched the New Test Tracking Tool where states and companies can voluntarily submit information about automated...

3 Ways to Avoid Cargo Scams - 8/21/2020
Trucking is a $700 billion industry which makes it a target for scammers. This article discusses three ways to protect yourself against scams: verify contact...

DOT Says it's Full Speed Ahead on Hours Changes Implementation - 8/21/2020
As of August 5, 2020, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration plans to implement a new hours of service rule on September 29, 2020. However,...

Flock Freight Achieves B Corp Status for Shared Truckload Solution - 8/21/2020
B Corp, a program run by B Lab, balances a company's purpose and profit by considering the impact of their decisions on their workers, customers,...

Freightliner Innovation Fleet of Electric Trucks Logs 300,000 miles of Real World Use - 8/21/2020
Freightliner's Innovation Fleet, made up for 30 medium- and heavy-duty electric trucks, has now accumulated over 300,000 of use. The Innovation Fleet is partially funded...

U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces Key Resources for Rural Communities - 8/21/2020
In an effort to improve rural access to federal grant funds, the U.S. Department of Transportation developed an Application Toolkit (Toolkit) for the Rural Opportunities...

ATRI Issues Call for Motor Carriers to Participate in Annual Operational Costs Data Collection - 7/29/2020
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) is preparing to update its Operation Costs of Trucking report. ATRI uses data from trucking fleets and owner-operators to...

California's Advanced Clean Trucks Regulation: Sales Requirements for Zero-Emission Heavy-Duty Trucks - 7/29/2020
The California Air Resources Board adopted a rule called the Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) regulation requiring the sale of zero-emission heavy-duty trucks. Starting with the...

Featured Centennial Paper — Urban Freight Transportation: Embracing the Future with Insights from the Past - 7/29/2020
The Transportation Research Board has published the Centennial Paper for The Standing Technical Committee on Urban Freight Transportation. This paper discusses the importance of urban...

Guidebook for Implementing Alternative Technical Concepts in All Types of Highway Project Delivery Methods - 7/29/2020
The need to quickly update the nation's infrastructure has created a demand for alternative technical concepts (ATC) to be used in the delivery of highway...

Humanitarian Logistics Update: Triton Aids Doctors Without Borders with Branded Reefer Containers - 7/29/2020
Triton International Ltd. has released special edition refrigerated container brand with Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF). For every person that posts a picture of...

Hyundai's First Fuel Cell Truck Heads to Europe - 7/29/2020
Hyundai is mass producing their Xceient Fuel Cell truck. The first 10 trucks were recently shipped to Switzerland to be leased by H2 Energy. Hyundai's...

Nikola Breaks Ground on Arizona Plant - 7/29/2020
A new Nikola plant in Arizona is expected to start producing battery-powered semi-trucks in late 2021 and hydrogen-fueled sem's in late 2023. Pre-production prototypes are...

Advocates of Hydrogen Fuel Are Primed for Global Markets - 7/09/2020
In order to utilize full cells in truck produced in 2023, fueling stations need to be placed strategically around the country. Nel ASA, in partnership...

California Air Resources Board Poised to Adopt E-Truck Rules - 7/09/2020
Heavy duty trucks only make-up about 10% of California's on-road fleet, but accounts for 25% of the state's diesel pollution. The California Air Resource Board...

Guidebook for Managing Data from Emerging Technologies for Transportation - 7/09/2020
As transportation technologies expand, the amount of available data sets for analysis expands as well. If used correctly, these data sets have the potential to...

Innovator May/June 2020 - 7/09/2020
FHWA has released the latest issue of Innovator, a bi-monthly newsletter published by the FHWA Center for Accelerating Innovation. Articles in this newsletter include: Agencies...

Think Beyond The Initial Cost: The Value of Work Truck Total Cost of Ownership - 7/09/2020
When purchasing a new truck, the buyer should consider the total cost of ownership over the life of the asset and not just the initial...

Featured Centennial Paper - Promoting International Cooperation and Collaboration in Transport Research - 6/17/2020
The Transportation Research Board's Technical Activities Council and Centennial Task Force have published the Committee on International Cooperation's Centennial Papers. These papers focus on addressing...

FedEx, Microsoft Join Forces for Package Shipping - 6/17/2020
Using Microsoft#39;s cloud software, FedEx and Microsoft are teaming up to provide real-time data to companies to improve the movement of goods. This information could...

History Matters: How Freight Forecasts Learn From the Past - 6/17/2020
What makes a good foundation for predictive modeling? Models must have access detailed and accurate history with which to base decisions. In addition, they need...

How Supply Chain Partners Can Help Drive the Triple Bottom Line - 6/17/2020
More and more, consumers are looking for corporations that use ethical and sustainable practices. Companies are moving from 'shareholder capitalism' to 'stakeholder capitalism'. They are...

Van Demand Indicators Tick Higher As Outlook For Rates Recovery Brightens - 6/17/2020
Going in to Memorial Day weekend, spot rates were up in the Nation's busiest lanes for truckload freight compared to the start of May. Load-to-truck...

Border Wait-Time Technology Noteworthy Practices - 6/11/2020
States and local government agencies are deploying border wait time technologies to successfully address congestions at the land ports of entry. These practices have the...

ATRI Board Approves 2020 Top Research Priorities - 5/26/2020
The American Transportation Research Institute Board of Directors has approved the Research Advisory Committee's top research priorities for 2020. Research priorities include: impact of small...

Decarbonization of On-Road Freight Transport and the Role of LNG from a German Perspective - 5/26/2020
What are the climate impacts of trucks running on liquefied natural gas (LNG) versus diesel fuel in Germany? Some of the findings of this report...

FMCSA Issues Final Driver HOS Rule - 5/26/2020
An updated hours of service rule that is safer and more flexible for truckers has been issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and...

Non-Preventable Crashes Will No Longer Be Counted Against Trucking Companies - 5/26/2020
After a pilot program discovered 94 percent of crashes could not have been prevented by the driver or the carrier, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety...

Reasons Behind the Truck Driver Shortage - 5/26/2020
The Mineta Transportation Institute has released a study that examines the trucking industry's driver shortage. The research includes a collection of interviews and information from...

CARB Ups Sales Targets for Electric Trucks in California - 5/14/2020
The California Air Resources Board's (CARB) final draft of the Advance Clean Trucks (ACT) standard will accelerate the adoption of zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) in medium-...

FMCSA Reviews Seizure Policy - 5/14/2020
Per Christine Hydock, the chief of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSCA) medical programs division, FMSCA will begin reviewing the literature and conducting research...

Harmony in States' Permitting Parameters Inches Closer, as Fines Remain Heavy-Haul Risk - 5/14/2020
Failing to acquire the proper permits or follow the permitted route can cost operators heavy fines. Permitting requirements can vary greatly state to state. The...

Innovator March/April 2020 - 5/14/2020
FHWA has released the latest issue of Innovator, a bi-monthly newsletter published by the FHWA Center for Accelerating Innovation. Articles in this newsletter include: Public...

Use of Weigh-in-Motion Data for Pavement, Bridge, Weight Enforcement, and Freight Logistics Applications - 5/14/2020
Published by the National Cooperative Highway Research Program, this report documents how transportation agencies use weigh-in-motion data for asset design and management, weight enforcement, and...

CVSA's New 2020 North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria is Now in Effect - 4/29/2020
The new North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria (OOSC), a pass-fail criteria for roadside safety inspections, is now in effect. The sixteen changes made to the...

Opportunities and Challenges in Statistical Analysis of Transportation Data: Where We Are and Where We are Going - 4/29/2020
The TRB Standing Technical Committee on Statistical Methods submitted their Centennial Paper on April 14, 2020. The purpose of the committee is to promote and...

Trimble's Dispatch Advisor Matches Loads, Drivers, and Equipment - 4/29/2020
Through the Trimble Dispatch Advisor, carriers can identify and select the best loads to optimize their business. Trimble Dispatch Advisor uses locations, Hours of Service...

Uber Freight Introduces in-app Load Bidding for Carriers - 4/29/2020
To improve the balance between supply and demand, Uber Freight is adding in-app bidding to its digital freight marketplace. This new feature gives users feedback...

DOT Opens Funding Opportunity for University Transportation Centers - 4/23/2020
On March 30, 2020, the US Department of Transportation announced availability $5 million dollars in grant funding via its University Transportation Centers program. These grants...

February 2020 Freight Transportation Services Index - 4/23/2020
The USDOT Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology (RITA) Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) published the February 2020 Freight Transportation Services Index...

Strategic Issues Facing Transportation, Volume 7: Preservation, Maintenance, and Renewal of Highway Infrastructure - 4/23/2020
Published by the National Cooperative Highway Research Program, this report is the 7^th installment in the Strategic Issues Facing Transportation series. It is focused on...

TR News September-October 2019 - 4/23/2020
The full version of the September- October 2019 issue of TR News is now available for download. TR News is a bi-monthly magazine published by...

Arizona Self-Driving Truck Pilot Expands UPS Partnership - 4/01/2020
In partnership with UPS, self-driving truck developer TuSimple will double its service to 20 trips a week in Arizona. In addition, they have added a...

DTNA Launches Second Program With Customers to Test Electric Trucks - 4/01/2020
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is deploying electric trucks in real world applications to engage customers in the commercial electric-vehicle development process. Fourteen customers, that...

Federal Freight Policy: In Brief - 4/01/2020
Released by the U. S. Congressional Research Service, this report is an overview of Federal Freight Policy in the United States. The report looks at...

FHWA R&T Now January/February 2020 - 4/01/2020
The U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) released the latest issue of FHWA R&T Now, a bi-monthly newsletter focusing on updates about research...

FMCSA's Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse Identifies Nearly 8,000 Substance Abuse Violations in Frist Weeks of Operation - 4/01/2020
In the first weeks of operation, the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration identified nearly 8,000 positive substance abuse tests of commercial...

Solving the Trucking Profitability Paradox - 4/01/2020
In 2019, the average North American motor carrier generated a negative return on its assets. Companies that found success is 2019 did so by keeping...

December 2019 Freight Transportation Service Index - 2/26/2020
The USDOT Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology (RITA) Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) published the December 2019 Freight Transportation Services Index...

Top 100 Truck Bottlenecks - 2020 - 2/26/2020
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) released the 2020 "Top Bottleneck List". I-95 / SR-4 in Fort Lee, NJ topped the list followed by Atlanta's...

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao Announces Availability of $1 Billion to Upgrade American Infrastructure - 2/26/2020
The Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Transportation Grants 2020 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is now available. The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 appropriated...

Will Coronavirus Affect Your Supply Chain? - 2/26/2020
Coronavirus is hitting China hard and because their economy is intertwined with the rest of the world, it could have an effect on the worldwide...

A Guide To Ensure Access to the Results of Federally Funded Transportation Research - 2/19/2020
In February 2013, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) mandated that federal agencies develop a plan to make their research publications...

DOT's Drug Clearinghouse Bugs Mostly Fixed, Though Issues Linger for Some Owner-Operators - 2/19/2020
During the original role out of the Department of Transportation's Drug Clearinghouse, there was a lot of user confusion and functionality issues. Many of glitches...

Extension of Compliance Date for Entry-Level Driver Training - 2/19/2020
The compliance date of the December 8, 2016 rule "Minimum Training Requirements for Entry-Level Commercial Motor Vehicle Operators" has been extended from February 7, 2020...

Trucking Data As Currency - 2/19/2020
With the new electronic logging device (ELD) mandate, fleets now have access to vast amounts of data regarding their operations. This data can be of...

Winter Doldrums Put Drag on Truckload Rates - 2/19/2020
Typically, February is the lowest month for volumes and rates. Leading in to February 2020, volumes have remained steady, however rates are down. Dry van...

CARB Ahead of EPA in Bid to Establish NOx Rule for Heavy Trucks - 1/29/2020
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) plans to announce its nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions rules for heavy trucks sometime this spring, nearly a year ahead...

Redefining the Role of Government Activities in Automated Trucking - 1/29/2020
The goal of this report was to analyze the ongoing changes and challenges associated with automated vehicle technologies in the trucking industry. To accomplish this...

Transportation Research Board 2019 Annual Report - 1/29/2020
This report is a summary of the accomplishments of the Transportation Research Board (TRB) in 2019. It includes a summary of TRB's technical activities, Consensus...

Transportation Technology Takes Center Stage on Last Day of NITL Summit - 1/29/2020
On the final day of the National Industrial Transportation League's 2020 summit, a panel of freight technology professionals discussed how newer generations interact with emerging...

U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces Availability of More Than $900 Million for Infrastructure Investments Across America - 1/29/2020
On January 13, 2020, U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao announced that more than $900 million in grant money will be available for...

NCHRP 2019 Annual Report - 1/22/2020
This report is a summary of activities and research by the National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) in 2019. NCHRP completed 125 projects, published 51...

New California Owner-Operator Law on Hold for Now - 1/22/2020
A U.S. District Court judge granted a temporary restraining order on December 31, 2019 preventing enforcement of California's Assembly Bill 5. Assembly Bill 5 prevents...

November 2019 Freight Transportation Services Index - 1/22/2020
The USDOT Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology (RITA) Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) published the November 2019 Freight Transportation Services Index...

Telematics in the Canadian Trucking Industry - 1/22/2020
The United States Environmental Protections Agency's SmartWay program helps companies advance supply chain sustainability by measuring, benchmarking, and improving freight transportation efficiency. With the increase...

Will New York Approve Autonomous Delivery Vehicles? - 1/22/2020
In December 2019, California approved the use of light-duty (less than 10,001 pounds) autonomous delivery vehicles. Companies will need to apply for a special permit...

Estimating the Value of Truck Travel Time Reliability - 12/19/2019
Inconsistent movement of freight on the roadways continues to cause significant delays in the supply chain. In order to compensate for those inconsistencies, shippers either...

Five Coming Regulations that Threaten Trucking - 12/19/2019
There are five new federal and state truck related regulations slated for implementation over the next month. These regulations include: mandatory electronic logging devices, ultra-low...

Life Cycle Modeling of Technologies and Strategies for a Sustainable Freight System in California - 12/19/2019
California relies on new vehicle and fuel technology to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution caused by their freight transportation system. This report...

New Project Could Lead to More Autonomous Freight Vehicles - 12/19/2019
Starting Monday, December 2, 2019, Autobon began testing its autonomous truck on the Jane Addams Tollway in Illinois. Though there will still be a driver...

R&T Now September/October 2019 - 12/19/2019
The U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) released the latest issue of FHWA R&T Now, a bi-monthly newsletter focusing on updates about research...

Congress Faces New Deadline Amid Calls For Major Highway Legislation - 12/04/2019
Congress has proposed increases in funding for infrastructure grants and trucking regulators for the FY2020 budget. In July, the Environment and Public Works Committee approved...

Current State of NOx Emissions From In-use Heavy-duty Diesel Vehicles in the United States - 12/04/2019
An assessment of the real-world nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions behavior of heavy-duty diesel vehicles as measured using portable emissions measurement systems (PEMS). Some key findings...

Four Months Comes Down to One Day as Black Friday Tests 3PLs - 12/04/2019
The three months leading up to Black Friday are the busiest time in logistics as industry prepares for the surging volumes that come with the...

Help Wanted; People, Organizations, Jobs, and Businesses for Tomorrow's Transportation - 12/04/2019
As of 2012, The United States transportation sector employed 4.3 million people. It is becoming increasingly more difficult to find qualified candidates to fill those...

September 2019 Freight Transportation Services Index - 12/04/2019
The USDOT Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology (RITA) Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) published the September 2019 Freight Transportation Services Index...

An Analysis of the Operational Costs of Trucking: 2019 Update - 11/25/2019
As an update to their previous report, the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) used new data collection processes to develop more accurate trucking industry operation...

Clearinghouse Rule Looms: Here are the Steps Owner-Operators Must Take to Comply - 11/25/2019
The Drug and Alcohol Clearing house will give employers, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, State Driver Licensing Agencies, and State law enforcement personnel real-time...

Indiana Has Traffic Problems Autonomous Trucks Might Solve - 11/25/2019
According to transportation research nonprofit TRIP, Indiana has one of the Nation's worst bottlenecks where Interstates 94 and 65 converge. Interchanges like this prevent the...

Management and Use of Data for Transportation Performance Management: Guide for Practitioners - 11/25/2019
Transportation Performance Management (TPM) is critical for state departments of transportation, metropolitan planning organizations, and local agencies try to demonstrate the achievement of agency objects...

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao Announces $90 Million Historic Investment in American Infrastructure - 11/25/2019
On November 12, 2019, U.S. Secretary Elaine L. Chao announced the 55 projects that will receive Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Transportation Discretionary...

Senate Advances Fiscal 2020 Transportation Funding Measure - 11/06/2019
On October 31, 2019, the Senate voted to provide $74.3 billion in funding for transportation programs and housing assistance and community development through fiscal year...

US Department of Transportation Offers New Resource to Help Military Reservists and Service Members Find Jobs in the Trucking Industry - 11/06/2019
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has a new website to support their Under 21 Military Driver Pilot Program. The website will help match 18-20...

Van Volumes Keep Rising. When will Rates? - 11/06/2019
Despite record high truckload van shipments, rates continue to slip. So far, this year's increase in capacity absorbed the increase in demand, keeping rates down....

Virginia: Testing Recycled Asphalt - 11/06/2019
In 2013, the Virginia Department of Transportation began studying the use of up 45% of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) in asphalt surface mixtures. Currently, only...

Why an Audit of the Supply Chain Starts with People - 11/06/2019
Inefficiencies exist throughout the supply chain. Technology is constantly evolving to reduce those inefficiencies. However, unless shippers know how to identify their particular issues, they...

America's Rolling Warehouses: Opportunities and Challenges with Nation’s Freight Delivery System - 10/29/2019
As the freight delivery system evolves with advances in vehicle autonomy, manufacturing and supply chain, and e-commerce, it is becoming more difficult for the nation's...

August 2019 Freight Transportation Services Index - 10/29/2019
The USDOT Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology (RITA) Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) published the July 2019 Freight Transportation Services Index...

Driver Shortage, Hours-of-Service Rules and Driver Compensation Top the List of Industry Concerns - 10/29/2019
For the 15^th year in a row, the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) surveyed more than 2,000 motor carriers and commercial drivers to determine the...

Freight Matching Machine: Fleets Use New Tech to Optimize Loads - 10/29/2019
New developments in technology is allowing freight companies of all sizes the ability to leverage transportation management software (TMS). TMS gives users the ability to...

Transportation Research Circular: Innovations in Freight Data Workshop - 10/29/2019
This report is a summary of the presentations given during the second Innovations in Freight Data Workshop held April 9-10, 2019. The workshop brought together...

AOBRD v. ELD: Will the Switch-over Jumpstart Rates? - 10/07/2019
On December 17, 2019 all drivers using automatic on board recording devices (AOBRDs) will be required to switch to electronic logging devices (ELDs). It is...

Innovator September/October 2019 - 10/07/2019
FHWA has released the latest issue of Innovator, a bi-monthly newsletter published by the FHWA Center for Accelerating Innovation. Articles in this newsletter include: Moving...

Prioritization of Freight Investment Projects - 10/07/2019
This report describes the National Cooperative Highway Research Program's (NCHRP) research, outcomes, and conclusions regarding the prioritization of freight investment projects. For this report, NCHRP...

TruckPark Adding More Than 10,000 Truck Parking Spaces to Reservation App - 10/07/2019
Despite multiple initiatives, there are still too few parking spaces for the number of trucks on the road. Drivers are losing time and wages trying...

U.S. Department of Transportation Awards Over $77 Million in Grants to Improve Commercial - 10/07/2019
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) awarded $77.3 million in grants to states and educational institutions to enhance commercial motor...

$60 Million AV Grant Package Includes Automated Fleet Testing - 10/04/2019
On September 18, 2019, The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded $60 million in grant funding for testing automated driving systems on US Roads. As one...

ELD Violations are Down, but Drivers Still Making Simple Mistakes - 10/04/2019
According to Joe DeLorenzo of the US Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, hours-of-service (HOS) compliance improves with ELD use. Throughout 2018 and 2019, the number...

July 2019 Freight Transportation Services Index - 10/04/2019
The USDOT Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology (RITA) Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) published the July 2019 Freight Transportation Services Index...

Tech Developers: Don’t Fear the 'Phantom' of Autonomous Trucks - 10/04/2019
Rather than displace drivers, autonomous truck tech developers feel autonomous trucks will boost home time, reduce the grind of spending hours behind the wheel and...

Truckers Tell FMCSA of Concerns About Coercion, Flexibility at HOS Listening Session - 10/04/2019
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration held another listening session on its prosed changes to certain hours-of-service requirements on September 17, 2019. Truck drivers attending...

Critical Issues in Transportation 2019 - 9/16/2019
The Transportation Research Board has released their annual update highlighting critical issues in transportation. Of the issues discussed, several are relevant to freight transportation including:...

Don't Get Fooled by DOT Biennial Update Scams - 9/16/2019
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation are warning trucking companies about scams asking for money to file their...

Driver Detention Impacts on Safety and Productivity - 9/16/2019
According to new data from the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), driver detention at customer facilities has increased in recent years. ATRI conducted a survey...

FHWA R&T Now — July/August 2019 - 9/16/2019
The U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) released the latest issue of FHWA R&T Now, a bi-monthly newsletter focusing on updates about research...

How Hurricanes Affect Freight - 9/16/2019
During major storms, the movement of freight is affected in three stages, before, during and after the storm. The disruption in freight movement can reach...

ATA Truck Tonnage Index Surged 6.6% in July - 8/29/2019
After falling in June, the American Trucking Associations advanced seasonally adjusted (AS) For-Hire Tonnage Index increased 6.6% in July 2019. Compared to July of 2018,...

Automated Vehicle Safety Expert Panel: Engaging Drivers and Law Enforcement - 8/29/2019
On May 8, 2019, the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) and State Farm charged a panel of experts with discussing the most important automated vehicle...

Estimating the Infrastructure Needs and Costs for the Launch of Zero-Emission Trucks - 8/29/2019
This report quantifies the infrastructure needs and associated costs for implementing battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell trucks in various applications. It concludes that zero-emission...

TR News March-April 2019 - 8/29/2019
The full version of the March-April issue of TR News is now available for download. TR News is a bi-monthly magazine published by the National...

Truckers and Customer Brokers are Seeing "Red" as Border Wait Times Increase - 8/29/2019
Trucks attempting to cross the border between the United States and Mexico are seeing wait times upwards of five hours. The delays are being attributed...

Heavy-Duty Truck Orders Hit Lowest Level in Nine Years - 8/15/2019
Orders for heavy duty trucks are down 82% from last year, the lowest they have been since 2010. During July, capacity was high and demand...

Public Roads Summer 2019 - 8/15/2019
Public Roads is the quarterly magazine of the Federal Highway Administration. The magazine highlights developments in federal highway policies, programs, and research and technology. Articles...

Senate Highway Bill's Freight Plan Touts Infrastructure Resiliency - 8/15/2019
On July 30, 2019, a five-year, $287 billion highway policy measure was advanced by a Senate panel. Included in that measure are provisions calling for...

State-of-the-Art Autonomous Vehicle Test Site Opens in Ohio - 8/15/2019
The SMARTCenter, designed for testing automated and connected vehicles, opened in East Liberty, Ohio in July. The site is already home to the Transportation Research...

U.S. Department of Transportation Proposes Permanent Crash Preventability Determination Program - 8/15/2019
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is proposing making the crash preventability program a long term program. It was created...

ATA Releases Updated Driver Shortage Report and Forecast - 8/01/2019
According the American Trucking Association (ATA), 2018 ended with a shortage of 60,800 truck drivers. This shortage is projected to increase in the coming years....

Can a Trucker Drive Two Rigs at Once? - 8/01/2019
The ability to platoon trucks cuts down of fuel consumption and operating costs. Peloton's new Level 4 Automated Following system will allow multiple big rig...

INFRA - 8/01/2019
The U.S. Department of Transportation has proposed awarding $855,950,000 in Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) discretionary grants to 10 large and 10 small projects across...

May 2019 Freight Transportation Service Index (TSI) - 8/01/2019
The USDOT Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology (RITA) Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) published the May 2019 Freight Transportation Services Index...

Moody's Sees Ships, Trucks, and Rail Having Elevated Credit Risks - 8/01/2019
Shipping, surface transportation, and automotive have been added to Moody's list of industries facing "elevated" risk due to environmental regulations. The biggest near-term challenge is...

Accelerating SmartPark Deployment Strategic Plan - 7/16/2019
The SmartPark system notifies truck drivers of parking availability in real-time. This report focuses on the U.S. Department of Transportation's plan for wide spread deployment...

Innovator July/August 2019 - 7/16/2019
FHWA has released the latest issue of Innovator, a bi-monthly newsletter published by the FHWA Center for Accelerating Innovation. Articles in this newsletter include: Taking...

Loadsmart and Oracle Collaborate to Digitize Logistics - 7/16/2019
Customers can now leverage Loadsmart’s dynamic routing guide technology within the Oracle Transportation Management (OTM) Cloud. The merging of the systems provides instant, real-time prices...

Titan — An Interactive Web-Based Platform for Transportation Data Integration and Analytics - 7/16/2019
TITAN is a prototype interactive web-based platform developed by the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) to demonstrate the possibilities of using big data software. TITAN...

Van Rates Hit Highest Mark Since January - 7/16/2019
Van transport cost rates for June were up from the May average and were the highest since January. Rates increased in 66 of the top...

Best Practices for Determining Life Cycle Costs of Asphalt Pavements - 7/02/2019
This report provides the best practices for determining inputs for life cycle cost analysis for pavement alternatives. Analysis inputs discussed include analysis period of time,...

Fiscal 2020 Transportation Funding Bill Advances in US House - 7/02/2019
Legislation, that would fund the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for government fiscal year 2020, passed through the House of Representatives and now moves on...

Florida Roads Could See Autonomous Trucks Next Year - 7/02/2019
Autonomous trucks may be taking the road in Florida as early as the end of 2020. On June 13, 2019, Governor Ron DeSantis signed a...

FMSCS Electronic IT System Glitch Expected to Delay Portion of Driver Training Rule - 7/02/2019
A glitch in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) electronic information system will delay the Entry Level Driver training rule. The issue affects the...

Truck-Involved Fatalities Increased in 2018, Estimates Show - 7/02/2019
A preliminary report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that in 2018 fatal driving accidents involving at least one large truck increased...

U.S. Department of Transportation Announces Availability of $60 Million for Advanced Transportation Technologies Grants - 7/02/2019
The Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act created the Advanced Transportation and Congestion Management Technologies Deployment Program (ATCMTD) grants to fund new technologies that improve transportation...

Congress Hears Testimony on Trucking Issues in Preparation for Highway Bill - 6/27/2019
The House Subcommittee on Highways and Transit is currently holding hearings in preparation of drafting the next highway funding bill. Eight trucking industry stakeholders provided...

Final-Mile Delivery Firms Struggle to Stay up With, Let Alone Ahead of the Curve - 6/27/2019
Increases in e-commerce, with tight delivery expectations and difficulty in forecasting volume fluctuations, has the final-mile delivery segment struggling to keep up. The increase in...

Technology Tackles Trucking's Parking Problem - 6/27/2019
Parking is one of the biggest concerns for truck drivers. There are new ways for truck drivers to locate safe, legal parking spaces utilizing advances...

Under 21 Military CDL Pilot Program - 6/27/2019
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is conducting a three-year pilot program to study the feasibility, benefits, and safety impacts of allowing 18-20 year-old...

Understand and Using New Data Sources to Address Urban and Metropolitan Freight Challenges - 6/27/2019
The rapid explosion of new freight data sources is creating significant opportunities for more effective and well-targeted planning and operation of roadways, particularly in urban...

Freight Transportation Resilience in Response to Supply Chain Disruptions - 6/04/2019
The NCFRP 50 project resulted in a guidance document on mitigating and adapting to logistical disruptions to supply chains for public and private stakeholders. This...

Freightliner Parent Daimler Trucks Forms Autonomous Division - 6/04/2019
Effective June 1, Daimler Trucks is forming a new internal division, the Autonomous Technology Group. The new group will create an implementation plan to deploy...

March 2019 Freight Transportation Service Index (TSI) - 6/04/2019
The USDOT Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology (RITA) Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) published the March 2019 Freight Transportation Services Index...

Shipping and Trucking Industries Gearing Up for New 2020 Ocean Vessel Fuel Mandate - 6/04/2019
Starting January 1, 2020, the cargo shipping and cruise line industries will be required to use ultra-low-sulfur diesel. There is concern that the increase in...

FMCSA Seeks Public Comment on Pilot Program to Allow Drivers Ages 18-20 to Operate Commercial Motor Vehicles in Interstate Commerce - 5/22/2019
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is seeking public comment on a potential pilot program that would allow drivers between the ages of 18 and...

Innovator May/June 2019 - 5/22/2019
FHWA has released the latest issue of Innovator, a bi-monthly newsletter published by the FHWA Center for Accelerating Innovation. Articles in this newsletter include: Ultra-High...

Measuring the Effectiveness of Public Involvement in Transportation Planning and Project Development - 5/22/2019
There are few practical or valid methods to gauge the success of public outreach initiatives in transportation. The goal of this project was to create...

States Contribute Images for 270K Miles of Roads to Database - 5/22/2019
Focusing on collaborative mapping, Departments of Transportation (DOT) in Utah, Florida, Arizona, Connecticut, and Vermont have provided Mapillary, a hosting platform for street-level imagery, with...

Window Closing Fast on Highway Trust Fund - 5/22/2019
The Highway Trust Fund is set to expire on October 1, 2020 which leaves little time to get transportation legislation passed, especially during an election...

ACT Panel: Hydrogen Fuel Cells Face Off With All-Electric Batteries - 5/17/2019
As the trucking industry converts fleets to electric power, the question is what will be the power source; pure electric or hydrogen fuel-cell electric. Many...

FHWA R&T Now - March/April 2019 - 5/17/2019
The U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) released the latest issue of FHWA R&T Now, a bi-monthly newsletter focusing on updates about research...

FMCSA Offers Resources for the Upcoming Implementation of the Commercial Driver's License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse - 5/17/2019
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) released a new online resources for their Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Drug and Alcohol...

Managing State Transportation Research Programs - 5/17/2019
This report reviews the current state of practice of managing state transportation research programs. Information in this report was gather from literature reviews and survey...

Urban Goods Movement and Local Climate Action Plans: Assessing Strategies to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Urban Freight Transportation - 5/17/2019
Goods Movement has become more difficult in urban areas, causing an increase in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Most U.S. Cities' climate action plan (CAP) do...

BUILD Discretionary Grans Notice of Funding - 4/23/2019
The Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Transportation Grants 2019 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is now available. The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019 appropriated...

Fast Start: Carriers Use Tech to Compress Driver Orientation Training - 4/23/2019
In order to increase driver retention and achieve better training results, fleet executives and managers are re-evaluation how to make orientation training more efficient. By...

February 2019 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI) - 4/23/2019
The USDOT Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology (RITA) Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) published the February 2019 Freight Transportation Services Index...

Solving the Problem of Distracted Driving Within the U.S. - 4/23/2019
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. A number of commercial driving companies are implementing a rewards based driver scoring program to help prevent distracted driving...

Truckmakers Getting Connected to Improve Logistics - 4/23/2019
Logistics operations have to be more dynamic in order to meet the new delivery demands of customers. Industry partners are using telematics data to make...

ATRI Board Approves 2019 Top Research Priorities - 4/10/2019
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) Research Advisory Committee (RAC) developed a list of recommend research topics for 2019. The top research priorities are: truck...

CVSA's New 2019 North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria is Now in Effect - 4/10/2019
The purposed of the North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria is to identify critical safety violations and take the vehicle out of service until repairs are...

Freight Trucking Industry Closely Monitoring President's Threat to Close U.S.-Mexico Border - 4/10/2019
If Mexico cannot stop the flow of illegal drugs in to the United States, President Trump will impose tariffs on Mexico and possibly close the...

Heavy-Duty Vehicles in China Cost-Effectiveness of Fuel Efficiency and CO2 Reduction Technologies for Long-Haul Tractor-Trailers in the 2025-2030 Timeframe - 4/10/2019
China is the world's largest producer of heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs). This study assess the future costs of advanced long-haul tractor-trailer technologies in China to reduce...

Innovator March/April 2019 - 4/10/2019
FHWA has released the latest issue of Innovator, a bi-monthly newsletter published by the FHWA Center for Accelerating Innovation. Articles in this newsletter include: Virtual...

An Equitable and Integrated Approach to Paying for Roads in a Time of Rapid Change - 3/26/2019
Vehicle miles traveled (VMT) are on the rise again and the nation's top metropolitan areas are experiencing significant increases in congestion. At the same time,...

FMCSA Relaxes HOS Rules as Flooding Ravages Midwest - 3/26/2019
Heavy flooding has affect 16 Midwestern states, inundating roads and damaging property. To help with relief efforts, FMCSA has relaxed hours-of-service regulations in those 16...

Is the U.S. Labor Market for Truck Drivers Broken? - 3/26/2019
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has published a study indicating that the perceived truck driver shortage is likely the result of driver retention rather...

January 2019 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI) - 3/26/2019
The USDOT Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology (RITA) Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) published the January 2019 Freight Transportation Services Index...

Owner-operator Income Could Dip This Year as Trucking Cycle Changes - 3/26/2019
According to data from ATBS, owner-operators averaged $65,000 in net income in 2018, the highest amount on record. The high income is attributed to the...

A Guide to Transportation Funding Options Available to Virginia Jurisdictions - 3/12/2019
State and Federal revenue on are on the decline and more grant programs are requiring local matches from recipients. As a result, it is critical...

A Trucker's Guide to Staying Safe While on the Road During Severe Weather - 3/12/2019
After all of the severe weather that has occurred recently in the United States, it is more important than ever to communicate preventative, safe driving...

FHWA R&T Now — January/February 2019 - 3/12/2019
The U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) released the latest issue of FHWA R&T Now, a bi-monthly newsletter focusing on updates about research...

FMCSA Acts to Upgrade Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) Regulations and Slash Burdensome Regulatory Costs by $18 Million Annually - 3/12/2019
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced that they will be adopting a new Class A CDL theory instruction upgrade...

New ATRI Research Quantifies Impacts of Congestion on Fuel Consumption and Emissions - 3/12/2019
Utilizing ATRI's truck GPS database, daily trip counts by the Georgia Department of Transportation, and emissions factors from the U.S. EPA's emissions model, ATRI studied...

Attracting and Retaining Women in the Transportation Industry - 3/04/2019
Despite accounting for 50% of the working age population, women account for less than 15% of the total transportation workforce. The Mineta Transportation Institute at...

December 2018 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI) - 3/04/2019
The USDOT Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology (RITA) Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) published the December 2018 Freight Transportation Services Index...

Innovator: January/February 2019 - 3/04/2019
FHWA has released the latest issue of Innovator, a bi-monthly newsletter published by the FHWA Center for Accelerating Innovation. Articles in this newsletter include: Agencies...

Respecting Your ELDers: The Extra Benefits - 3/04/2019
Mandated use of Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) went in to effect in December 2017. A side benefit of using ELDs is the new data available...

U.S. Xpress Opens Unique Driver Training Center - 3/04/2019
U.S. Express' new training facility features a commercial vehicle learning lab, a high-tech simulator, and a library of over 150 training videos. The facility, which...

Freight Issues in Surface Transportation Reauthorization - 2/12/2019
It is anticipated that freight infrastructure investment will be a significant part of the reauthorization of the surface transportation program when the Fixing America's Surface...

Port of Oakland Makes Truck Turn Times Public - 2/12/2019
A truck turn is the time it takes for a truck to move through and exit a marine terminal. In an attempt to improve cargo...

Truckload Volumes Get a Mid-Winter Boost - 2/12/2019
As expected, freight rates dropped sharply in January. However, some spot market volumes help up better than anticipated. Van volumes held steady, outbound rates in...

U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $705.7 Million in Emergency Relief for Road and Bridge Repairs - 2/12/2019
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration is providing $705.7 million in Emergency Relief funds for road and bridge repairs of damage caused by...

Uber Freight Gives Drivers Ability to Rate Shipper Facilities - 2/12/2019
Uber has introduced a rating system allowing drivers and carriers to rate shipping facilities. Detention time, overnight parking availability, bathroom facilities, and onsite scales are...

ATA Truck Tonnage Index Increased 6.6% in 2018 - 1/31/2019
American Trucking Associations' (ATA) advance seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index saw its greatest increase in two decades in 2018. The index increased 6.6% in...

CARB Aggressively Pursues Tougher NOx and PM Emissions Reductions - 1/31/2019
During a public workshop on January 23, 2019, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) outlined their plan to require signification reductions in nitrogen oxides and...

Performance of Bridges that Received Funding Under the Innovative Bridge Research and Construction Program - 1/31/2019
The Committee for the Study of Performance of Bridges was formed to analyze the performance of bridges that received funding in the Federal Innovative Bridge...

Though FMCSA operations unaffected, shutdown could delay hours of service revisions - 1/31/2019
A lingering closure of federal agencies could impede the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's notice of proposed rulemaking offering potential revisions to the federal hours...

Trucking Wins Business Back from Railroad - 1/31/2019
Capacity was the driving factor in last year's decisions to route domestic freight via rail over dry van. Capacity is no longer an issue for...

Federal Freight Policy: In Brief - 1/17/2019
The U.S. freight system is a complex network including four principal modes of transportation: The National Truck Network, railroads, barge and ship lines, and air...

FHWA R&T Now- November/December 2018 - 1/17/2019
The U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) released the latest issue of FHWA R&T Now, a bi-monthly newsletter focusing on updates about research...

New Technology Helps Truck Drivers Find Safe Places to Park in Minnesota - 1/17/2019
Eight Midwestern states recently rolled out new technology to help truck drivers find available parking. Truck drivers can often spend over an hour looking for...

Ohio Eyes New Connected Vehicle Test, One of Several in U.S. - 1/17/2019
Ohio is in the process of launching two large connected vehicle projects. The first is a partnership between the Ohio Department of Transportation and Honda...

Tackling Cargo Theft by Reducing Operational Vulnerability - 1/17/2019
It is estimated that over $15 billion worth of cargo is stolen in the United States each year. Companies can reduce the risk of theft...

A year in, ELD Compliance is Still Big News - 1/03/2019
Transportation Topics highlights the 10 most-read stories from the website in 2018. The subject of ELD compliance led the way with five of the top...

Federal-Aid Highway Program (FAHP): In Brief - 1/03/2019
The Federal-Aid Highway Program (FAHP), an umbrella term for the separate highway programs administered by the Federal Highway Administration, are funds apportioned to the states...

October 2018 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI) - 1/03/2019
The USDOT Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology (RITA) Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) published the October 2018 Freight Transportation Services Index...

Truck Orders Continue to Set Records in November - 1/03/2019
According to ACT Research, trailer orders set records in November, up 101% year-over-year. Dry Van orders lead the way in September, October and November. Some...

U.S. Department of Transportation Announces Second Round of Infrastructure of Rebuilding America (INFRA) Grant Program - 1/03/2019
The U.S. Department of Transportation released the notice of funding for the second round of the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) discretionary grant program on...

Fleets to Begin Testing All-Electric Volvo VNR Tractor in 2019 - 12/19/2018
Volvo Trucks is going to deploy 23 all-electric tractors in California in 2019. The testing is the result of a partnership between Volvo Group, California's...

Freight Economy Continues to Grow, Despite Market Volatility - 12/19/2018
Despite the uncertainty of global markets, the freight economy continues to grow at an above average pace. Good flows are a good economic predictor. Since...

Norfolk Southern Makes It Official: It’s Moving HQ to Atlanta - 12/19/2018
By the year 2021, Norfolk Southern Corp. will relocate its entire headquarters from Norfolk to Atlanta. Currently, the company has 2,025 employees in midtown Atlanta....

Renewing the National Commitment to the Interstate Highway System: A Foundation for the Future - 12/19/2018
In response to a request from Congress, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine formed a special committee to explore the actions needed to...

U.S Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces $1.5 Billion in BUILD Transportation Grants to Revitalize Infrastructure Nationwide - 12/19/2018
On December 11, 2018, $1.5 billion in Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grants were awarded to 91 projects in 49 states and the...

At Georgia Ports Authority, the Ambitions Go Well Beyond the Water - 12/06/2018
The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) is hoping that through the "Mid-American Arc" project, Asian imports headed for the mid-west can be diverted from California ports...

Innovator: September/October 2018 - 12/06/2018
FHWA released the latest issue of Innovator, a bi-monthly newsletter published by the FHWA Center for Accelerating Innovation. Articles in this newsletter include: Changing Hydraulic...

Research to Improve Estimates of Impacts of Changes to Truck Size and Weight Regulations - 12/06/2018
This is the second report of the Transportation Research Board (TRB) Truck Size and Weight Limits Research Plan Committee. The committee was formed as a...

Retail Federation Says Trucking Industry Has Enough Capacity to Meet Holiday Demand - 12/06/2018
In anticipation of the tariffs against China, many shippers began moving goods to the United States about a month earlier than normal this holiday season....

Revisions to Civil Penalty Amounts - 12/06/2018
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSCA) is required by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015 to adjust penalties each...

China Green Freight Assessment: Enabling a Cleaner and More Efficient Freight System in China - 11/27/2018
China is currently struggling with very poor air quality. The country is investing in cleaner more efficient energy sources to reduce emissions. The freight sector...

FHWA Research and Technology Now - 11/27/2018
The U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) released the latest issue of FHWA R&T Now, a bi-monthly newsletter focusing on updates about research...

Nearly 5,000 Commercial Motor Vehicles with Critical Brake Violations Removed from Roadways During Brake Safety Week - 11/27/2018
In an effort to address the large number of brake system violations found during routine inspections, 57 jurisdictions throughout Canada and the United States participated...

Road Assessment App RoadBotics Raises $3.9M in Seed Funding - 11/27/2018
With $3.9 million in seed funding, RoadBotics plans to continue to expand its app that uses a smartphone cameras and image processing technology to assess...

September 2018 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI) - 11/27/2018
The USDOT Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology (RITA) Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) published the September 2018 Freight Transportation Services Index...

Driver Shortage Once Again Ranked As Trucking Industry's Top Concern - 11/05/2018
On October 29, 2018, the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) released its Top Industry Issues Report. Truck driver shortage was the number one issue again...

Drug-Impaired Driving: Marijuana and Opioids Raise Critical Issues for States - 11/05/2018
The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) examined the impact of marijuana and opioids on driving ability. The resulting report includes recommendations to support state drug-impaired...

First-of-its-Kind Study to Analyze Truck Traffic in Seattle Downtown Core - 11/05/2018
The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) and University of Washington's Urban Research Lab used video from SDOT's "Truck/Passenger Vehicle Cordon Count" to count and analyze...

Impacts of the I-77 Variable Speed Limit System on Speed and Crash Characteristics During Low Visibility Conditions - 11/05/2018
I-77 in Virginia passes through very mountainous terrain that is prone to severe fog. In October 2016, the Virginia Department of Transportation implemented a variable...

UPS to Wind Down Freight Pickups With Strike Looming - 11/05/2018
UPS is working to empty their freight network in advance of a potential strike by its 11,000 union workers if their re-negotiated labor deal is...

Analyzing Travelers' Response to Different Active Traffic Management (ATM) Technologies - 10/24/2018
The Maryland Transportation Institute (MTI) created a tool for real-time and dynamic analysis of active traffic management (ATM) strategies. The model can assess different aspects...

August 2018 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI) - 10/24/2018
The USDOT Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology (RITA) Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) published the August 2018 Freight Transportation Services Index...

Congestion Creates $74.5 Billion Burden for Trucking, ATRI Study Shows - 10/24/2018
According to the study "Cost of Congestion to the Trucking Industry" by the American Transportation Research Institute, traffic congestion added $74.5 billion in operational costs...

Fuel Prices Continue to Climb - 10/24/2018
Diesel fuel prices climbed for the eight straight week to $3.394 per gallon, setting a new high mark for the year. The most expensive fuel...

U.S. DOT Provides More Than $63 Billion to Major Transportation Infrastructure Investments Across America in 2018 - 10/24/2018
For fiscal year 2018, the U.S. Department of Transportation provided more than $63.9 billion dollars in funding for transportation projects to revitalize America's infrastructure. The...

Department of Transportation (DOT): FY2018 Appropriations - 10/09/2018
The Congressional Research Service released an analysis of the Department of Transportation funding for fiscal year 2018 (FY2018). The report discusses the process for funding...

Innovator: September/October 2018 - 10/09/2018
FHWA released the latest issue of Innovator, a bi-monthly newsletter published by the FHWA Center for Accelerating Innovation. Articles in this newsletter include: On-Ramp to...

New ATRI Research Shows Trucking Industry's Operational Costs Continue to Climb - 10/09/2018
In an update to their report "An Analysis of the Operational Costs of Trucking," ATRI used financial data provided by motor carriers to analyze trucking...

Post ELD Mandate Update: Trucking Market has Added 4% More Trucks Since April 1, 2018 - 10/09/2018
Using a combination of electronic logged device (ELD) data, telematics, fuel purchasing and electronic dispatch system data Freight Waves are able to determine how many...

U.S. Department of Transportation Releases "Preparing for the Future of Transportation: Automated Vehicles 3.0" - 10/09/2018
Building upon "Automated Driving Systems 2.0: A Vision for Safety," the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) released new guidance for automated vehicles. "Preparing for the...

2018 Pocket Guide to Large Truck and Bus Statistics - 9/24/2018
FMCSA's 2018 Pocket Guide to Large Truck and Bus Statistics is a compilation of statistics from the overall state of the industry to enforcement activity,...

Another Stretch of America's Newest Interstate Opens Outside Las Vegas - 9/24/2018
With the support of $400 million in federal funding, the Nevada Department of Transportation in partnership with the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada opened...

Development of a Freight System Conceptualization and Impact Assessment (Fre-SCANDIA) Framework - 9/24/2018
The National Center for Sustainable Transportation, under the sponsorship of the California Department of Transportation, developed a framework, using a Life Cycle Assessment, that analyzes...

Expect Rates to Rise as Hurricane Florence Relief Begins - 9/24/2018
As the relief effort begins in North and South Carolina, freight rates are expected to rise in the Southeast. Typically, relief freight comes first via...

FHWA R&T Now - 9/24/2018
The U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) released the latest issue of FHWA R&T Now, a bi-monthly newsletter focusing on updates about research...

Recovery Efforts Underway for Areas Affected by Hurricane Florence - 9/24/2018
As recovery efforts are underway in North and South Carolina for areas hit by Hurricane Florence, the Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS)...

Research Pays Off – Georgia's Path to Innovation: Alternative Delivery Breathes Life into State Transportation Infrastructure - 9/24/2018
By using alternative delivery, the Georgia Department of Transportation (DOT) provides the private sector more opportunity to engage in the design and innovate in the...

The Case for Natural Gas Engines - 9/24/2018
Early adopters of natural gas in heavy-duty applications are demonstrating both the operational and environmental advantages of compressed natural gas (CNG). This article provides a...

The Lake Effect - 9/24/2018
Lake effect snow can accumulate rapidly and dramatically change roadway conditions in Northeastern Ohio. Poor road conditions combined with high speed was significant factor in...

We Have the Technology: Is Solving Drunk Driving as Easy as it Sounds? - 9/24/2018
Nearly a third of all fatal accidents that occurred in 2016 involved alcohol. This article dives in to how three technologies: Self-Driving Vehicles, Remote-Control-As-A-Service, and...

2017 Freight Conditions and Performance Report - 9/10/2018
The 2017 Freight Conditions and Performance Report, which was prepared by the FHWA Office of Freight Management and Operations, was recently published. This report, which...

ATRI Launches Industry Issues Survey - 8/30/2018
The American Transportation Research Institute launched its 14th annual Top Industry Issues Survey on August 21, 2018. The survey asks industry members to list their...

FMCSA Seeks Public Comment on Revising Current Hours-of-Service Regulations for Interstate Truck Drivers - 8/30/2018
The federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced on August 21st that it is seeking feedback from industry stakeholders on ways to overhaul hours regulations. There...

June 2018 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI) - 8/30/2018
The USDOT Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology (RITA) Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) published the June 2018 Freight Transportation Services Index...

NAIT donates $50K for Fuel-Assistance to Owner-Operators Hauling Wreaths Across America Loads - 8/30/2018
The National Association of Independent Truckers (NAIT) donated $50,000 to offset the fuel costs of owner-operators donating time and resources to deliver the wreaths used...

NGA Releases Roadmaps for Governors on Transportation and Energy Innovation - 8/30/2018
The National Governors Association (NGA) released a new transportation policy roadmap at the 2018 NGA Summer meeting. The roadmap focuses on connected and autonomous vehicles,...

Dog Days of Summer Freight - 8/14/2018
Even though freight rates are down compared to June, they are 25-30% higher than last summer. The rise in van volumes in key cities point...

Investigation of Gender Differences in Large-Truck Crash Injury Severity in Missouri - 8/14/2018
This University of Missouri study reviewed Missouri crash data involving large trucks from 2002 to 2012. The goal of the study was to see if...

New USDOT Pilot Program Provides Boost to Military Recruitment - 8/14/2018
As directed by Section 540 of the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, the Department of Transportation is launching a pilot program to permit 18-20...

Predicting Truck Crash Involvement: 2018 Update - 8/14/2018
The American Transportations Research Institute’s Crash Predictor report was created in 2004 as an analytical tool for predicting future crash involvement based on historical data....

Uber spins off Uber Freight as separate business unit, brings back Lior Ron to lead - 8/14/2018
A week after shutting down its self-driving truck platform, Uber announce that it is making Uber Freight a separate business unit and doubling their investment....

Florida to Connect State Rest Areas for Highway Safety - 7/30/2018
The Florida Department of Transportation is installing sensors in 1,859 parking spaces in 68 rest areas and truck stops. These sensors will provide truck drivers...

Innovator: July/August 2018 - 7/30/2018
FHWA released the latest issue of Innovator, a bi-monthly newsletter published by the FHWA Center for Accelerating Innovation. Articles in this newsletter include: Making Connections...

Platooning Still Held Back by Outdated State Laws, Report Says - 7/30/2018
Currently, only 16 states have authorized automated vehicle platooning. Allowing trucks to platoon greatly reduces aerodynamic drag, which reduces fuel consumption and vehicle emissions. Competitive...

Strongest Trucking Market in History Has Legs, ATA's Bob Costello Says - 7/30/2018
Gross domestic product will grow by 3% this year. Consumer spending, construction and factory output continue to remain high. New tariffs being imposed may slow...

U.S. Department of Transportation Public Listening Summit on Automated Vehicle Policy - 7/30/2018
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has released a report that summarizes automated vehicle perspectives from industry stakeholders at the Public Listening Summit on Automated...

April 2018 North American Freight Numbers - 7/16/2018
The USDOT Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology (RITA) Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) published the April 2018 North American Freight Numbers...

Freight Data Fusion from Multiple Data Sources for Freight Planning Applications in Florida - 7/16/2018
The Florida Department of Transportation developed a fused database from the Freight Analysis Framework (FAF) and Transearch (TS). This new database helps address the lack...

Producer Price Data Shows Surging Trucking, Transportation Rates - 7/16/2018
Trucking prices surged again in June. The producer price index (PPI) rose 0.3% over May. General freight trucking posted a gain of 1.5% in June,...

Smart People are Working on Cool Things in Trucking - 7/16/2018
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO) held its 2018 Annual Merit Review (AMR) on June 18-21, 2018. This article presents on...

Will Trucking Be Affected by New Pollution Rules for Ocean Shipping? - 7/16/2018
Current EPA regulations state that cargo ships within 200 miles of the U.S. coastline must use low-sulfur fuel, such as diesel. In 2020, new international...

Enhancing Safety and Operations at Complex Interchanges With Improved Signing, Markings, and Integrated Geometry - 7/09/2018
The purpose of the study was to develop recommendations for signing, delineation, and geometric design that will reduce workloads at critical points approaching interchanges that...

FHWA Official Says Feds Are Giving Autonomous Technology Developers Latitude - 7/09/2018
Federal Highway Administration's acting administrator, Brandye Hendrickson, discussed the federal government's approach to nascent technology. The government has issued many guidelines related to autonomous vehicles,...

Tougher Regulations, Lack of Parking Present Challenges for Truck Drivers - 7/09/2018
Despite increases in pay, it is estimated that the trucking industry is short 50,000 drivers. Forecasts of massive jobs losses from autonomous trucks, regulatory changes,...

U.S. Department of Transportation Proposes Nearly $1.5 Billion in INFRA Grants - 7/09/2018
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced nearly $1.5 billion in proposed grants through the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) discretionary grant program.

Volvo Deploys Truck Platooning Demo on Designated Autonomy Testing Highway in North Carolina - 7/09/2018
In partnership with FedEx and the North Carolina Turnpike Association, Volvo Trucks performed an on-highway demonstration of a three-truck platoon on N.C. 540. During the...

FAST Act Compliant Freight Plans - 6/01/2018
State Freight Plan information can be found on the Freight Management and Operations Information by State Web page by selecting the desired State.

Best Practices in Permitting Oversize and Overweight Vehicles - Final report - 3/26/2018
This final report for the Best Practices in Permitting Oversize and Overweight Vehicles is the summary of a research study completed on State oversize -...

Findings on Connector Designation, Data to Support Planning, and Incorporation into State Freight Plans - 11/22/2017
The purpose of this study is to identify and describe options for improving the use, condition, and performance of freight intermodal connectors through the provision...

Freight Performance Measure Primer - 11/06/2017
FHWA has developed a Freight Performance Measure Primer as a tool for State DOTs and Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) to develop meaningful, effective, and consistent...

Freight Intermodal Connectors Study - 5/23/2017
Freight intermodal connectors are roads that provide the "last mile" connection between major intermodal freight facilities (e.g., ports, airports, intermodal rail yards) and the National...

FMCSA to Hold Public Listening Session on Highly Automated Commercial Vehicles - 5/02/2017
The United States Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration held a public listening session on Monday, April 24 2017 from 9:30 AM to...

Program Continues to Push Innovative Technologies to Tackle Congestion - 5/02/2017
Acting Deputy Federal Highway Administrator Butch Waidelich posted an update to the US DOT Connections blog regarding the Advanced Transportation and Congestion Management Technologies Deployment...

Spot Truckload Rates Steady, Freight Volume Inches Higher - 5/02/2017
DAT Solutions reports that nationwide spot van, reefer, and flatbed freight rates held steady for the week ending April 22. Prices in major markets continued...

Trucking Groups Take ELD Fight Directly to DOT Boss - 5/02/2017
As the December 18 deadline for compliance approaches, the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) hopes to convince the courts or regulators to cancel the US...

Trump’s Infrastructure Plan Likely Out Early Summer, Rep. Graves Says - 5/02/2017
Representative Sam Graves (R-MO) expects the Trump administration to roll out its infrastructure plan early this summer. Graves expects the plan to incorporate public private...

2016 North American Freight Numbers - 4/06/2017
The USDOT Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology (RITA) Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) published the 2016 North American Freight Numbers this...

California Demonstrates Truck Platoon in Los Angeles - 4/06/2017
A coalition of Federal, state, and local governments alongside commercial interests demonstrated a partially automated truck platoon on March 8 near the Port of Los...

Hydrogen Highlights: Is this the fuel of the future? - 4/06/2017
Today's Trucking provides an overview of recent developments in the use of hydrogen as a fuel source via through primary fuel cells, auxiliary fuel cells,...

Spring Came Early in These Freight Markets - 4/06/2017
Per the DAT Solutions blog, from February 26 to March 4, load-to-truck ratios were highest in Idaho and Arkansas. Increased van loads were available out...

Trucking wins: FMCSA drops 2013 restart provisions - 4/06/2017
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has rolled back the July 2013 revision of the "34-Hour Restart Rule". The results of an FMCSA study...

New Pilot Car Escort Vehicle Training Materials are now Available - 3/22/2017
Pilot Car Escort Vehicle training publications including: Best Practices Guidelines; Best Practices for Law Enforcement; Study Guide; Training Manual; and Power point Slides, are now...

3.2 Trillion Miles Driven on U.S. Roads in 2016 - 3/02/2017
The Federal Highway Research Administration (FHWA) released updated nationwide driving estimates. In 2016, driving on public roads increased for the fifth straight year, topping 3.2...

56,000 US Bridges Deficient - 3/02/2017
The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) reports that roughly 56,000 bridges nationwide (9%) were deemed structurally deficient last year. The report was based...

A Comprehensive System for Assessing Truck Parking Availability - 3/02/2017
The University of Minnesota and American Transportation Research Institute developed and evaluated a system architecture to distribute truck parking availability information via three different methodologies:...

Identifying Disparity in Definitions of Heavy Trucks - 3/02/2017
The Montana and U.S. Departments of Transportation developed a technical report documenting the differences in regulations applying to heavy trucks and buses. The goal of...

Life in the Fastlane: Recommendations for Improving Federal Freight Grants - 3/02/2017
The Eno Center for Transportation has published recommendations for improving the Federal freight grants under the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act. The Eno report...

BTS Statistics Release: December 2016 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI) - 2/14/2017
The Federal Highway Administration Bureau of Transportation Statistics (FHWA BTS) released the updated December 2016 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). The TSI measures "month-to-month changes...

FHWA Oversight of State Transportation Improvement Programs - 2/14/2017
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has determined the $40 billion per year Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) requires more detailed guidance and additional oversight to...

Final Stage of MC Number Rule Suspended - 2/14/2017
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has suspended regulations requiring carriers to submit required "registration and biennial update information to the Agency via a new...

Intended Strategies to Address Emerging Freight and Delivery Challenges in New York City - 2/14/2017
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority and Department of Transportation released a report documenting: changes in freight deliveries and zoning policy for...

P3 Toolkit - 2/14/2017
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has published an updated Public-Private Partnership (P3) Toolkit. P3s are "contractual agreements formed between a public agency and private sector...

Atlanta Interchange Retains Top Spot in ATRI's Truck Bottleneck Rankings - 2/03/2017
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) released the 2017 "Top Bottleneck List". Atlanta's I-295 / I-85 "Spaghetti Junction" Interchange topped the list, followed by I-95...

Commercial Truck Parking Detection Technology Evaluation for Columbia County Rest Areas - 2/03/2017
The Florida Department of Transportation has published its evaluation of three different technologies for potential use detecting overnight commercial vehicle parking at interstate rest stops....

DOT Five-Year RD&T Strategic Plan (FY 2017-2021) - 2/03/2017
The United Stated Department of Transportation has released its Research, Development, and Technology Strategic Plan, FY 2017-2021. The Plan presents "research priorities for the next...

Freight Rates Are Coming Back Down to Earth - 2/03/2017
According to the DAT Solutions blog, freight rates saw a typical seasonal decline in January 2017 after a strong December 2016. Overall contract freight volume...

5 New Regulations that Could Change Trucking - 1/17/2017
The new year could bring significant change to the trucking industry if five new regulations are fully implemented. Electronic logging devices (ELD) are required to...

NCHRP 2016 Annual Report - 1/17/2017
TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) has released its annual report. The report highlights some of the more than 129 projects completed in 2016...

New FHWA Rules Aim to Improve Performance of Nation's Highway System - 1/17/2017
USDOT Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) released two final rules outlining new performance measures to improve road and bridge conditions, and assess travel reliability, congestion and...

Top issues trucking should track for 2017 - 1/17/2017
Dynamic pricing is coming to the world of freight through by using Application Program Interfaces (APIs) real-time data that can be exchanged between trading partners...

Trucking Adds 1,400 Jobs in December, Department of Labor Reports - 1/17/2017
The Labor Department reported January 6 for-hire trucking gained 1,400 jobs in December while overall payrolls increased by 156,000. This increase followed a strong increase...

ATA Truck Tonnage Index Jumped 8.2 Percent in November - 12/30/2016
American Trucking Association released its seasonally adjusted truck tonnage index for November with an increase of 8.2 percent from October. Compared to last year at...

FHWA Seeks Information on State, Local Use of Clearview Font for Highway Signs - 12/30/2016
In January of this year FHWA terminated the interim authority since 2004 to use the Clearview font for highway signs. The American Association of State...

Managing Critical Truck Parking Case Study - Real World Insights from Truck Parking Diaries - 12/30/2016
American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) completed their report this month on the shortage of truck parking. Their report details the findings of the Truck Parking...

Maryland Applies to US DOT for Automated Vehicle Testing - 12/30/2016
Maryland DOT has applied to the USDOT to designate a portion of Interstate 95 as a future testing and deployment area for automated vehicles. MDOT...

National Outreach to Find Solutions to Truck Parking Shortages Continues - 12/30/2016
USDOT released its Jason's Law Truck parking survey report last year that confirmed there is a significant shortage of safe truck parking. Since the report...

Making advanced safety more driver-friendly - 12/08/2016
New truck safety warning systems are advancing quickly with the use of cameras and radar but drivers do not like the constant warnings going off...

September 2016 North American Freight Numbers - 12/08/2016
USDOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics released its September 2016 North American Freight Numbers that showed rail and air carried more U.S. freight by value with...

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Has Released New Publications - 12/08/2016
USDOT has released ten new reports highlighting its latest research initiatives and findings related to connected vehicles. Several of the reports provide a guidance summary...

Trucks Most Heavily Used Mode for NAFTA Freight in September - 12/08/2016
According to a USDOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics report for September data, trucks carried 64.7% of NAFTA trade between the United States, Canada and Mexico....

BTS Statistics Release: September 2016 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI) - 11/21/2016
USDOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) released its Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI) for September, 2016. The index, which is based on the amount of...

Federal Highway Administration Unveils National 'Alternative Fuel and Electric Charging' Network - 11/21/2016
USDOT Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced 55 routes spanning 35 states will serve as the basis for a national network of "alternative fuel" corridors. These...

National Inspection Blitz puts 5K Trucks out of service, nearly half for brake violations - 11/21/2016
During the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's Brake Safety Week, September 11-17, inspectors conducted 18,087 truck inspections which resulted in 3,900 trucks being placed out of...

USDOT Issues 30-Day Extension to Public Comment Period for Proposed Rule Requiring Speed Limiters for Large Commercial Vehicles - 11/21/2016
USDOT's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced a new public comment period deadline of December 7, 2016,...

DOT establishes autonomous advisory committee to guide policy on automated trucks, cars - 11/02/2016
USDOT is establishing an advisory committee of 15 individuals for 2-year terms to help determine how, when and where automated technology will transform the way...

FMCSA Issues Safety Advisory Related to the Transportation of the Recently Recalled Samsung Galaxy Note7 - 11/02/2016
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued a safety advisory to provide notice of the risks and regulations associated with transporting damaged, defective, or recalled...

Now Open: 2017 FASTLANE Funding Opportunity - 11/02/2016
After announcing nearly $800 million in FASTLANE grants thus far over 200 applications have been submitted. There is significant demand to invest in strategic projects...

USDOT Announces Volvo Truck Recall Achieves 100 percent Completion - 11/02/2016
USDOT announced 100 percent completion for the recall of nearly 16,000 Volvo heavy trucks that had a serious steering defect that could have caused the...

Wisconsin Receives $1.615 Million in FHWA Emergency Funds After Floods - 11/02/2016
Due to major flooding in late summer, USDOT Secretary Foxx is making $1.615 million available to Wisconsin to repair the damaged roads and bridges. The...

Analysis: We Still Need Truckers, For Now - 10/17/2016
There are truck driver shortages and employment has not seen any growth since 2015, but has rather fallen for possibly a variety of factors. These...

Analysts: Hurricane-caused I-95 closures to cost trucking big money, rates could rise - 10/17/2016
Hurricane Matthew caused disruptions and closures to freight flow on Interstate 95 that will cost the trucking industry millions in lost revenue and driver wages....

Latest U.S. Freight Transportation Forecast Shows Continued Growth for Trucking - 10/17/2016
The latest edition of American Trucking Associations covers the future of freight transportation, and shows projected growth in both overall freight volumes and in the...

Pavement Structural Evaluation at the Network Level: Final Report - 10/17/2016
A large percentage of pavement networks are reaching the end of their serviceable live. The pavement management system (PMS) is used to determine whether pavement...

Secretary Foxx Participates in White House Frontiers Conference, Announces Nearly $65 Million in Advanced Technology Transportation Grants - 10/17/2016
U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx announced that local communities across the country will receive nearly $65 million in grants to support advanced technology transportation projects....

Truck and Bus Safety; Roundabouts - 10/17/2016
Transportation Research Board's Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board, No. 2585 consists of 9 papers that explore truck and bus safety in...

Connected Vehicle Program Could Improve Safety on I-80 in Wyoming - 9/20/2016
The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) was recently awarded a federal grant to continue their connected vehicle program on the Interstate 80 corridor improving commercial...

FRA Awards $25 Million in Grants to Upgrade Safety at Railroad Crossings, Stations - 9/20/2016
On September 12, 2016, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) awarded $25 million in grants to increase safety at railroad crossings, train stations, and tracks across...

Inaugural FASTLANE Grants Leverage $3.6 Billion to Support Transportation Infrastructure - 9/20/2016
A total of 18 infrastructure projects across the country will receive federal grants as part of the new Fostering Advancements in Shipping and Transportation for...

July 2016 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI) - 9/20/2016
The amount of for-hire freight rose 1.6 percent in July from June, the fourth consecutive monthly gain and a new record high. The increase places...

Turnover at Large Truckload Fleets Falls to Lowest Point in Five Years - 9/20/2016
The American Trucking Associations announced that the turnover rate at truckload fleets with more than $30 million in annual revenue fell six points to 83...

DOT Seeks Comment: Do Fed HazMat Regs Preempt California Break Rules - 9/07/2016
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration issued a notice on August 30th for public comments to determine whether federal hazardous material regulations preempt or...

DOT: Fatalities Involving Trucks Up in 2015 - 9/07/2016
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released its final 2015 fatalities report. The report indicates that there were more than 4,067 truck-related fatalities overtopping 2008....

Minimum Driver Training Standards Advance - 9/07/2016
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently sent the final version of the minimum truck driver training standards to the White House's Office of...

Trucking in Central Ohio Expected to Benefit from Federal Smart City Program - 9/07/2016
On June 23, 2016, The U.S. Department of Transportation announced that Columbus, Ohio was the winner of its Smart City Challenge. Since then the city...

U.S. DOT Proposes Speed Limiters for Large Commercial Vehicles - 9/07/2016
On August 26th, U.S Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx announced that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recommend...

Energy Department Announces $137 Million Investment in Commercial and Passenger Vehicle Efficiency - 8/23/2016
The Energy Department is announcing up to $137 million in investments for two programs to develop next generation technologies that will support industry in going...

EPA and DOT Finalize Greenhouse Gas and Fuel Efficiency Standards for Heavy-Duty Trucks - 8/23/2016
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in cooperation finalized standards for medium- and...

FMCSA Seeks Input on Proposed Pilot Program Allowing Drivers of Military Heavy Vehicles Between the Ages of 18 and 21 to Operate Commercial Motor Vehicles in Interstate Commerce - 8/23/2016
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is proposing a three-year pilot program which allows individuals between the ages of 18 and 21 to operate...

FRA Awards $25 Million in Grants for Positive Control Implementation - 8/23/2016
On August 16, 2016, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) awarded $25 million in grants for 11 projects in six states and the District of Columbia...

Multi-State, Multimodal, Oversize/Overweight Transportation - 8/23/2016
The Transportation Research Board (TRB) released its National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Report 830: Multi-State, Multimodal, Oversize/Overweight Transportation. The report is a compilation of...

2016 Rail Freight Grant Program Opens Application Period - 8/09/2016
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation's (PennDOT) Bureau of Rail Freight, Ports and Waterways has opened its application period for the 2016 Rail Transportation Assistance (RTAP) and...

DOT Announces $199 Million Available for Positive Train Control Implementation on Commuter Railroads - 8/09/2016
On July 28, 2016, the U.S Department of Transportation announced that it will accept applications for $199 million competitive grant funding for Positive Train Control...

Surface Transportation Board Determines Rail Industry's Cost of Capital for 2015 - 8/09/2016
On August 5, 2016, the Surface Transportation Board (STB) announced its decision in determining the railroad industry's cost of capital for 2015. The cost-of-capital represents...

U.S Trucking Revenue Hit Record in 2015: ATA - 8/09/2016
According to the latest American Trucking Associations (ATA) American Trucking Trends report trucking revenues surpassed $700 billion setting a record of $726.4 billion in 2015....

U.S. Transportation Secretary Foxx Announces TIGER Awards Nearly $500 Million in Grants to Projects Focused on Safety and Economic Opportunity - 8/09/2016
Approximately $500 million will be made available for transportation projects in the eighth round of the TIGER grant program. This funding will allow communities across...

AAR: U.S Rail Traffic Drops 17.2 Percent in Week 27 - 7/25/2016
According to the Association for American Railroads, railroad traffic has significantly decreased. Compared to a year ago U.S railroad traffic fell 17.2 percent to 442,113...

Facing the Cost of Free Shipping in Trucking - 7/25/2016
The volume of e-commerce is rapidly increasing with the average orders per year soaring from 9.8 in 2012 to 14.7 in 2016. The free shipping...

FHWA Continues Conversation on Freight Economy - 7/25/2016
FHWA Administrator Gregory Nadeau recently visited the states of Iowa, Oregon, and Washington to discuss their freight economy which thrives on a variety of industries...

PHMSA Awards Nearly $1.5M in Grants for State Damage Prevention Programs - 7/25/2016
On July 14, 2016 the U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) announced approximately $1.5 million in grants to support pipeline...

Truck Turn Times Fastest in 2 Years at LA, Long Beach Ports - 7/25/2016
Long Beach Ports have invested hundreds of millions of dollars in new automation technology and implemented new procedures to address challenges presented by the arrival...

AAR's State of the Industry Report Focuses on Impact of Railroads on U.S. Economy - 7/13/2016
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) recently released its second "State of the Industry Report" that focuses on the impact of rail on the nation's...

ATA Survey Finds $9.5B Spent Annually on Trucking Safety - 7/13/2016
A study conducted by the American Trucking Association (ATA) determined that the trucking industry invests at least $9.5 billion annually in safety. These investments include...

NHTSA Report Shows Increase in Truck-Related Fatalities in 2015 - 7/13/2016
Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows an increase in truck related crashes with fatalities in 2015 compared to 2014. According to...

DOT Launches Review of Delays at the Docks - 6/29/2016
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has begun an audit to collect data on the loading and unloading delays that carriers experience at the...

Federal Highway Administration Opens Key Portion of Alameda Corridor East in Los Angeles County - 6/29/2016
On June 17, 2016, Deputy Federal Highway Administrator David S. Kim joined state and local officials to cut a ceremonial ribbon to open the Nogales...

Georgia Officials Attend Panama Canal Opening - 6/29/2016
On Sunday, June 26, 2016, Panama government officials marked the opening of the Panama Canal expansion. The $5.4 billion expansion of the 102-year-old canal took...

Logistics Outlook: Last Mile a Major Choke Point - 6/29/2016
According to one of the major findings from the 27th annual State of Logistics report, gaps in infrastructure and accelerating trends for speed will increasingly...

Pipeline Safety Impacts All & PIPES Act of 2016 Projects - 6/29/2016
President Obama recently signed into law the PIPES Act of 2016. The law includes many provisions that will help Americans address emerging risks associated with...

The Freight Economy - 6/27/2016
Learn more about the interconnected network of almost seven million miles of highways, local roads, railways, navigable waterways and pipelines that move food, energy, goods...

Fighting Border Congestion with Innovative Technology - 6/16/2016
The Federal Highway Administration awarded $256,470 in grants to reduce delays at U.S border crossings in New York, Michigan, and Washington through FHWA's Border Wait...

Four States Sign Pact to Create I-10 Corridor Coalition - 6/16/2016
During the peer exchange that took place on June 2, 2016, transportation leaders in four states created a coalition supporting innovation along the Interstate 10...

Governor Cuomo Announces $16.3 Million in Rail Infrastructure Improvements Statewide - 6/16/2016
On June 7, 2016, Governor Cuomo announced $16.3 million to fund rail and port improvement projects under the Passenger and Freight Rail Assistance Program. These...

Port of New Orleans Posts Record Growth - 6/16/2016
In a recent press release, Port officials proclaimed that 50,974 twenty-foot-equivalent units (TEU) moved through the Port of New Orleans during the month of April....

TIGER Works for America - 6/16/2016
The TIGER Discretionary Grant program, currently in its eighth year, has thus far received 337 applications totaling $9.3 billion. The program has awarded grants to...

AAPA Hails Senate EPW’s Diesel Emissions Reduction Act Reauthorization - 6/06/2016
On May 18, 2016, the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) passed a stand-alone, five-year reauthorization of the Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA) by the...

FASTLANE Grant Applications Totaling Nearly $9.8 Billion - 6/06/2016
On May 20, 2016, U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation has received 212 applications totaling nearly $9.8 billion for...

NATSO, Fastport Partner to Help Military Vets Find Jobs with Truck Stops - 6/06/2016
The National Association of Truck Stop Operators (NATSO) recently announced a partnership with Fastport to help NATSO members hire military veterans and service members transitioning...

Truck Freight Zone at El Paso-Area Border Crossing Expanded - 6/06/2016
The U.S. Department of Transportation has finalized a proposed expansion to the commercial freight zone at the El Paso, Texas, border crossing between the U.S....

ATA Honored to Receive EPA SmartWay Affiliate Challenge Award - 5/13/2016
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently honored the American Trucking Association (ATA) with the EPA SmartWay Affiliate Challenge Award. ATA has been an award winner...

Faster Video Access Leads Fortune to Deploy SmartDrive Across Fleet - 5/13/2016
A central U.S. trucking company, Fortune Transportation, received a fast return on investment after deploying a video technology from Smart Drive in its trucks. The...

Port of Corpus Christi to Improve Aging Rail System - 5/13/2016
The Port of Corpus Christi has recently completed its first phase of the expansion of its Nueces River Rail Yard. The $18 million project involved...

Six U.S. Ports Win Lewis Pacesetter Awards for 2015 Shipping Volume - 5/13/2016
The U.S. Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corp. (SLSDC) has selected six U.S. ports in the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway System for the increase in...

Trucking Companies Continue to Report Weaker Results - 5/13/2016
Five freight companies - Covenant Transportation Group, Celadon Group Inc., Patriot Transportation Holding, Echo Global Logistics, and Saia Inc., announced weaker performance earnings on April...

Federal Railroad Administration Awards Louisiana $1.1 Million to Increase Safety at Rail Crossings Along 6-Mile Route in Baton Rouge - 2/22/2016
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has awarded $1.1 million to the state of Louisiana to upgrade and increase the safety of railroad crossings along energy...

PHMSA Releases Preliminary Results for Plains Pipeline Failure Investigation - 2/22/2016
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) today provided a preliminary report regarding its investigation into the Plains All American...

Regional Truck Parking Information System Gets Major Boost with Federal Grant - 2/22/2016
A recent $25 million federal grant is helping eight Midwest states develop a regional truck parking information and management system. The states of Indiana, Iowa,...

2016 Freight Summit - 2/12/2016
Improving the nation's freight network is a key priority for the U.S. Department of Transportation. During the 2016 Freight Summit, participants will have an opportunity...

Cargo Volumes Handled by U.S. Seaports on the Rise - 2/11/2016
According to a newly released U.S. Army Corps of Engineer's report, seaports are seeing a steady rise in waterborne cargo volumes. The 2014 freight tonnages...

Drivewyze to Run Four-State 'E-inspection' Field Demonstration - 2/11/2016
While the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Wireless Roadside Inspection research project is near completion, the Drivewyze Company (a weigh-station bypass and screening-technology company) is...

FACT SHEET: President Obama's 21st Century Clean Transportation System - 2/11/2016
President Obama recently introduced a plan that would reduce carbon pollution funded by a new fee paid by oil companies. The President's plan would increase...

Senator Helps Secure Funds to Replace Aging Port of New Orleans Trucks - 2/11/2016
The Port of New Orleans has received a federal grant for important upgrades within its Clean Truck Replacement Incentive Program (Clean TRIP). The $727,000 grant...

Trucking adds 1,500 Jobs in January, U.S. Unemployment Drops Slightly - 2/11/2016
According to the Department of Labor's (DOL) monthly preliminary report, the for-hire trucking industry added 1,500 jobs in January. The total employment figure in the...

ATA Analysis Indicates Long-Term Decline in U.S. Truck-Related Fatalities - 1/28/2016
There has been a short-term and long-term decline in the rate of truck-related fatalities in the U.S. trucking industry shown in recently used road accident...

FMCSA Proposes New Rule for Determining Safety Fitness of Motor Carriers - 1/28/2016
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced on January 20th, a rulemaking proposal designed to enhance the Agency's ability to...

Obama Earmarks $4B for Vehicle Automation Projects - 1/28/2016
U.S Department of Transportation's Secretary Anthony Foxx made the announcement that U.S. President Barack Obama's fiscal 2017 budget request will include nearly $4 billion over...

Stepped-Up Enforcement Leads to Federal Railroad Administration's Highest-Ever Penalty Collection Rate - 1/28/2016
On January 20th, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) announced that its stepped-up enforcement of railroad safety regulations has led to the highest-ever civil penalty collection...

TIGER-Powered Transformation for New York's Fordham Plaza - 1/28/2016
On January 20th, the City of New York revealed the new Fordham Plaza which was fueled by a $10 million TIGER grant and $7.2 million...

Does US Port Congestion Need a Rethink? - 1/13/2016
In a new report released by the Journal of Commerce, entitled ‘Long Truck Turn Times in LA-LB Persist after Congestion Clears’, it argues that container...

Maritime Administration Announces Funding Availability for Small U.S. Shipyards - 1/13/2016
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) has announced the availability of $4.9 million in Federal funding to support capital improvements and employee training...

Questions Remain as Driver Coercion Rule is Set to Take Effect at End of January - 1/13/2016
Effective January 29, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's (FMCSA) driver coercion rule, formally known as the "Prohibiting Coercion of Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers," will...

U.S. to Study Flexible Sleeper Berth Rules for Truckers - 1/13/2016
The U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has decided to spend US$2.5 million to study a flexible hours-of-service safety provision that will allow long-haul truck...

Unified Carrier Registration Enforcement for 2016 Delayed until February 1 - 1/13/2016
Enforcement of the Unified Carrier Registration Agreement has been delayed until February 1, according to an inspection bulletin released this week by the Commercial Vehicle...

FDOT to Complete Regional Freight Study by Summer 2016 - 12/17/2015
State transportation officials are scheduled to complete a proposal to improve freight movement in southwest Florida by the summer of 2016. Preliminary work for the...

FMCSA Proposes Seat Belt Law for Truck Passengers - 12/17/2015
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is proposing to require passengers in property-carrying commercial motor vehicles to use seat belts on public roads. In the...

Governor Larry Hogan Announces New 30-year Contract for Port of Baltimore - 12/17/2015
Governor Larry Hogan, along with state and local elected officials, on December 3, 2015, announced a new 30-year contract between the Maryland Department of Transportation's...

House Approves Bill to Reauthorize the Surface Transportation Board - 12/17/2015
On December 10, 2015, the House of Representatives unanimously passed a bipartisan bill to reauthorize and reform the Surface Transportation Board (STB) to improve the...

U.S. Requiring Electronic Logging Devices in Two Years - 12/17/2015
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) on December 10, 2015, announced the adoption new regulations that will require the use...

Foxx Calls Highway Bill Funding Insufficient - 12/03/2015
Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said the proposed funding levels in a multiyear highway bill being finalized in Congress are not enough to ensure the long-term...

National Conversation on Truck Parking Shortages Seeks Solutions - 12/03/2015
Last August, the Department of Transportation released the Jason's Law Truck Parking Survey results confirming a nationwide shortage of safe truck parking. The survey report...

November Freight Trends Show Improvement, but Fleets Unsure About Pre-Holiday Peak - 12/03/2015
November freight trends generally are improving, most fleet executives and experts say, but a repeat of the strong 2014 pre-holiday freight peak that bolstered fleets...

Prohibiting Coercion of Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers - 12/03/2015
The U.S. Department of Transportation published November 30 a Final Rule that sets up new fines for carriers, brokers, shippers and others for pressuring truck...

TIGER helping fix worst freeway interchange in California - 12/03/2015
In Los Angeles County, a 2014 TIGER grant is going toward improvements on a 2-mile stretch of highway where the congested 57/60 freeways converge. The...

I-95 Corridor Coalition Scheduled to Test Truck Parking Notification System - 11/19/2015
A group of transportation agencies along the Eastern Seaboard will begin testing during the month of November an automated technology to advise truck drivers on...

Port of New Orleans Post Record Number in Container Throughput - 11/19/2015
The Port of New Orleans surpassed the half-million mark for twenty-foot- equivalent units (TEUs) handled in a 12-month period for the first time. Port President...

TIGER Grants Help U.S Ports Deliver Prosperity - 11/19/2015
The Port of Hueneme is thrilled to be awarded its first-ever U.S. Department of Transportation TIGER grant. The $12.3 million grant award provides critical funding...

U.S Rail Carload and Intermodal Volumes are Down for Week Ending November 7, reports AAR - 11/19/2015
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported that both U.S. rail carload and intermodal volumes were down for the week ending November 7. Carloads were...

DOT Tool Serves as Guide for Freight Investment Planning - 11/02/2015
The Freight Analysis Framework (FAF) is considered the most comprehensive and widely used freight transportation data source in the United States. Every 5 years, the...

Senate Passes PTC Deadline Extension, Confirms Feinberg as FRA Administrator - 11/02/2015
The U.S. Senate passed a short-term surface transportation funding extension that includes a long-term extension of the positive train control (PTC) implementation deadline. The legislation...

U.S Transportation Secretary Foxx Announces $500 Million in TIGER Grants Awarded to 39 Projects - 11/02/2015
U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx announced on October 28, 2015, that the Department of Transportation will provide $500 million for 39 transportation projects in 34...

BTS Reports Freight TSI Hits a New All-Time High - 10/21/2015
The Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) reported on October 15, 2015, that its Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI) increased 0.2 percent from...

DOT to Consider Requiring Auto-Braking Systems - 10/21/2015
The Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has begun work to determine whether it will pursue a federal rule to require new trucks...

EPA Honors Freight Companies With SmartWay Awards - 10/21/2015
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on October 13 recognized 11 companies in the freight industry, including Con-way Inc.'s Menlo Logistics, for their environmental efforts. The...

FMCSA Helps Steer Veterans Toward Trucking Careers - 10/21/2015
As our population grows by 70 million over the next 30 years, it is know that a boom in freight demand is coming. It is...

Local View: Keep Freight Moving by Investing in Nation's Ports - 10/21/2015
With the U.S. House set to consider sweeping transportation legislation this October, port directors from across the country have issued an urgent call to fully...

National Freight Strategic Plan Proposes a Path Forward - 10/21/2015
On October 18, 2015, the Department of Transportation introduced The National Freight Strategic Plan in Seattle. The plan lays out freight challenges including: the increase...

Bill Introduced to Extend PTC Deadline - 10/08/2015
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee's leadership introduced a bipartisan bill on September 30, 2015, that would extend the deadline for railroads to implement positive...

Commercial Motor Vehicle Driver Restart Study Data Collection Concludes - 10/08/2015
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced on October 1, 2015 that the Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) Driver Restart Study has concluded data collection...

New York City, Florida to Pilot Overnight Truck Deliveries - 10/08/2015
In a new Department of Transportation (DOT) pilot program, New York City and Pensacola, Florida, will test delivery and pickup of goods during off-peak hours,...

Reservation Systems, Pay-to-Park Efforts in Critical Eye of New Truck Parking Analysis - 10/08/2015
The American Transportation Research Institute released results of its Commercial Driver Perspectives on Truck Parking survey which is the first in a series of technical...

Study Takes Aim at Rail Gridlock in Chicago - 10/08/2015
Amtrak President and CEO Joe Boardman released a findings report on September 30, 2015, to a group of academics and rail industry officials stating that...

Freight Railroads Say Service Could be Halted Unless Safety Technology Deadline is Extended - 10/02/2015
Widespread disruptions of freight and passenger rail traffic are likely if Congress doesn't extend a deadline to start using certain safety technology before the end...

AAPA Campaign Urges Congress to Fully Fund Freight Provisions in Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill This Fall - 10/01/2015
The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) said its members would push for full funding of critical freight mobility provisions in legislation that Congress is...

August Cargo Counts Continue Growth at Port of Virginia - 10/01/2015
Cargo counts at the Port of Virginia's facilities, including Newport News, continue to show new signs of growth. The Virginia Port Authority, which operates a...

Darling Updates FMCSA Employees on Top Five Initiatives - 10/01/2015
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Acting Administrator T. Scott Darling sent an e-mail letter to his "FMCSA family" updating employees on the top five priority...

New Bill Would Permit 91,000-lb. rigs with Extra Axle - 10/01/2015
Pointing to productivity and safety benefits, Rep. Reid Ribble (R-WI) announced Thursday that he will introduce legislation to allow 91,000-lb., six-axle tractor-trailers on the federal...

Jason’s Legacy and Jason’s Law: Improving Safety for our Nation's Truck Drivers - 9/09/2015
With nearly six million commercial motor vehicle drivers out on our roads each day that number is expected to increase dramatically by 2045 and the...

Port of Gulfport Continues Recovery - 9/09/2015
Located on the western shore of Gulfport, the port took a beating as Hurricane Katrina made landfall, unleashing the impact of her power on the...

Seven Governors Push for Long-Term Highway Bill - 9/09/2015
The Coalition of Northeastern Governors, a non-partisan association consisting of the governors of New York and the six New England states: Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts,...

Truck Driving and Inspectors Championships Shine Spotlight on Safety Skills - 9/09/2015
For four days every August, approximately 450 of the trucking industry's safest and most skilled drivers -along with more than 50 of law enforcement's finest...

U.S. Offers $10 million in Grants for Railroad Crossing Fixes - 9/09/2015
U.S. transportation officials on Wednesday offered $10 million in grants for states to upgrade highway-rail crossings and tracks in response to a recent surge in...

BTS Releases June 2015 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI) - 8/25/2015
The Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI), which is based on the amount of freight carried by the for-hire transportation industry, fell 0.3 percent in June...

DOT TIGER on the Loose at the Port of Brownsville - 8/25/2015
A newly completed TIGER Project has opened in the Port of Brownsville, Texas, resulting in a 650-foot marine cargo dock and storage. The benefits of...

Intermodal Freight Slows Shift to East Coast - 8/25/2015
As intermodal freight enters peak shipping season at the nation's ports, West Coast ports appear to be slowing the diversion of freight to East Coast...

Port of Vancouver Opens News Freight-Rail Entrance - 8/25/2015
Port of Vancouver USA officials last week marked the conclusion of a $30 million rail project in Vancouver, Washington, that created a new entrance designed...

Truck Parking Shortages a 'National Safety Concern' - 8/25/2015
A Federal Highway Administration study finds that truck driver parking shortages are a "national safety concern," according to The Wall Street Journal. The study, which...

Can Autonomous Trucks Solve the Driver Shortage? - 8/12/2015
A number of resources indicate autonomous trucks may have the ability to solve the truck driver shortage. One of the reasons for the driver shortage...

Congress Extends Highway and Transit Funding for Three Months - 8/12/2015
Congress sent President Barack Obama a three-month bill to keep highway and transit money flowing to states on July 30th, one day before the deadline...

GAO Report Supports Positive Safety Impact of Hours-of-Service Rule - 8/12/2015
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) released a response to the recent U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) report that examined the Agency's 2014 study...

New Report Predicts Continued Growth in Freight, Trucking - 8/12/2015
A new report released by American Trucking Associations projects freight volumes will increase by nearly 29 percent over the next 11 years. Due to continued...

TIGER Demand Again Outpaces Available Funds; Demonstrating Need for Greater Investment - 8/12/2015
Since 2009, our TIGER competitive grant program has provided a combined $4.1 billion to 342 projects in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and...

Diesel Prices for Truckers Drop Across the Nation Last Week - 7/13/2015
For a fifth consecutive week, the price of diesel fuel at truck stops throughout the nation continued to decline with the average price for a...

FMCSA Urged to Expedite Trucking's Risk-Based Enforcement Programs - 7/13/2015
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is being urged by industry groups to step up its efforts to integrate more risk-based assessments into its...

PHMSA Releases Operator Qualification, Cost Recovery and Accident Notification Regulatory Proposal - 7/13/2015
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) today proposed new requirements to strengthen Federal pipeline safety regulations related to pipeline...

Plenty of Company in Campaign for Long-term Transportation Bill - 7/13/2015
Congress has only 24 days until America's surface transportation law expires and our Highway Trust Fund crosses a dangerously low threshold. Although the current law...

Port of Portland Searches for Solutions with Container Shippers Gone - 7/13/2015
International trade routes have changed for Oregon importers and exporters. With the departure of container shippers Hanjin of Korea and Hapag-Lloyd of Germany earlier this...

ATA Truck Tonnage Index Rises 1.1% in May; Posts 1.8% Year-Over-Year - 6/30/2015
The American Trucking Associations' (ATA) advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 1.1 percent in May, following a revised loss of 1.4 percent during...

BTS Releases April 2015 North American Freight Numbers - 6/30/2015
U.S.-NAFTA freight totaled $93.3 billion in April 2015 as all modes but air carried less U.S.-NAFTA freight than in April 2014, according to the TransBorder...

Commodity Flow Survey Microdata - Now Available - 6/30/2015
The Bureau of Transportation Statistics and the U.S. Census Bureau released a public use microdata product from the 2012 Commodity Flow Survey (CFS). This new...

EPA, DOT Propose Greenhouse Gas and Fuel Efficiency Standards for Heavy-Duty Trucks - 6/30/2015
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) are jointly proposing standards for medium- and heavy-duty...

R.I. Senate approves bill that would create toll for trucks - 6/30/2015
The Rhode Island Senate on Tuesday approved a bill that would create a new toll on large commercial trucks to raise money for repairs to...

Veterans Transition into Civilian Jobs as Commercial Truck and Bus Drivers in Record Numbers through USDOT/FMCSA Program - 6/30/2015
More than 10,000 veterans and active duty personnel have now taken advantage of the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Military...

ATA's Trends Report Shows Trucking Remains Dominant in Transportation - 6/18/2015
The American Trucking Associations (ATA) has released American Trucking Trends 2015 report which shows that trucking continues to be the dominant mode of freight transportation...

BTS Releases April 2015 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI) - 6/18/2015
The Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI), which measures the output of the for-hire freight transportation industry and consists of data from for-hire trucking, rail, inland...

Large Truck and Bus Crash Facts 2013 - 6/18/2015
The U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has released the annual edition of Large Truck and Bus Crash Facts which contains descriptive statistics about fatal,...

U.S. Transportation Secretary Foxx Announces $1 Million in Emergency Relief Funds for Oklahoma's Flood-Damaged Roads - 6/18/2015
To help the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) cover the costs of repairing federal-aid roads recently damaged by floods and torrential rains throughout the state,...

USDOT Releases Technical Reports on Truck Size and Weight - 6/18/2015
U.S. Department of Transportation released a series of technical reports on truck size and weight for peer review and public comment as a major step...

‘Stop Gap’ Highway Funding Bill Sent to Obama’s Desk for Signature - 6/03/2015
Both houses of Congress have signed off on a temporary fix to the nation's highway funding bill, with the House sending the bill to the...

BTS Releases March 2015 North American Freight Numbers - 6/03/2015
U.S.-NAFTA freight totaled $96.1 billion in March 2015 as three out of five transportation modes — air, rail, and truck — carried more U.S.-NAFTA freight...

Funding Shortfall Puts New US 395 North Spokane Corridor Highway Project on Hold - 6/03/2015
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Acting Federal Highway Administrator Gregory Nadeau met with workers today in Spokane, WA and received a progress report on the...

MARAD Announces Funding for Air Emissions/Alternative Energy Projects - 6/03/2015
Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced that up to $1.3 million in Federal funding is now available through cooperative agreements for projects supporting vessel emissions reductions and...

U.S. Department of Transportation Issues Corrective Action Order to Plains Pipeline, LP - 6/03/2015
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) today issued a Corrective Action Order (CAO) to Plains Pipeline, LP, the operator...

U.S. Transportation Secretary Foxx Announces $3 Million in Emergency Relief Funds for Storm-Damaged Roads in Kentucky - 6/03/2015
To help the State of Kentucky recover from last month's rain-caused flooding and mudslides which resulted in embankment failures and road and bridge damage, U.S....

BTS Releases February 2015 North American Freight Numbers - 5/08/2015
The TransBorder Freight Data released April 22, 2015 by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) showed the U.S.-NAFTA freight totaled $85.7...

DOT Agencies Take Coordinated Actions to Increase the Safe Transportation of Energy Products - 5/08/2015
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced with its agencies, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), a package...

FHWA Providing Funds for Freight Movement Pilot Programs - 5/08/2015
The Federal Highway Administration announced the availability of up to $200,000 in research funds to pilot the implementation of off-hours goods movement and delivery programs...

Secretary Foxx Designates Three Marine Highway Projects - 5/08/2015
U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx has designated three new Marine Highway Projects. A marine highway project is a planned service, or expansion of an existing...

With DOT support, American shipyard launches world's first LNG-powered container ship - 5/08/2015
The world's first Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) powered container ship was commissioned this week by TOTE Maritime, and financed in part by a $324.6 million...

Bill H.R.1371 - Safer Trucks and Buses Act of 2015 has been introduced in to Congress - 4/24/2015
This bill seeks to improve the data being used under the Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) program. It would authorize a study of six areas of...

Port of Corpus Christi GROWing Economic Opportunity - 4/24/2015
The first phase of a planned railyard expansion at the Port of Corpus Christi has been completed. Funded by a $10 million DOT TIGER grant...

RAILS: Communication key to avoid deadly crashes, experts say - 4/24/2015
Without proper communication between the rail and trucking industry, the railroads proposed high tech safety system will do little to prevent crashes at road crossings....

Transportation Statistics Annual Report - 4/24/2015
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) released the 18th edition of the Transportation Statistics Annual Report (TSAR). The report presents key...

Work Begins on Boulder City Bypass - 4/24/2015
Groundbreaking for the $318 million Boulder City Bypass project in Clark County, Nevada occurred April 6. The project, designed to reduce traffic congestion and improve...

Beyond Traffic: US DOT's 30 Year Framework for the Future - 3/30/2015
USDOT will host a series of Virtual Sessions that focus on different themes in the Beyond Traffic Framework. Sessions include: How We Move, How We...

Bureau of Transportation Statistics - 3/30/2015
The Bureau of Transportation Statistics has released the 2014 North American Freight Numbers. The report includes data for all five modes of transport: Truck, Rail,...

NCLS Transportation Update - 3/30/2015
The Transportation Update is a National Conference of State Legislatures' newsletter which provides updates on transportation related bills, regulations and news from the U.S. Congress,...

Options to Fix the Highway Trust Fund - 3/30/2015
The United States federal government funds highway and transportation spending through the Highway Trust Fund. Since 2008, the fund has spent more money than it...

ADOT ECD continues its mission to provide for a safer Arizona using technology to move ahead in 2015 - 3/27/2015
The Arizona Department of Transportation's Enforcement and Compliance Division is responsible for investigating and enforcing federal and state laws governing commercial vehicle operations. They also...

Coordination Between State Transportation Agencies in Multi-State Metropolitan Planning Areas: A Survey of State Practice - 3/27/2015
The Minnesota Department of Transportation sponsored a survey of a select group of states expected to work with multi-state Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs). The goal...

Exploring the Role of Natural Gas in U.S. Trucking - 3/27/2015
The University of California, Davis, examined whether the use of natural gas in the heavy-duty trucking sector would provide a cost savings to fleets and...

Improvements to Data-Driven Oversight Could Better Target High Risk Carriers - 3/27/2015
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's (FMCSA) goal is to reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities involving large trucks and buses. Most recently, the FMCSA has...

Integrated Freight Network Model - 3/27/2015
The University of Kentucky's Kentucky Transportation Center released a case study on their Integrated Freight Network Model (IFNM). This model was developed to try to...

Arizona DOT Launches Web-Based Tool for Commercial Carriers, Drivers - 2/26/2015
The Arizona Department of Transportation recently launched a new online tool called Electronic Permit and Routing Online, or ePRO. This one-stop, self-service tool helps commercial...

Freight Systems 2014, Vol. 2: Urban Freight, Hazardous Materials, and Trucking - 2/26/2015
TRB's Transportation Research Record (TRR): Journal of the Transportation Research Board, No. 2411 Freight Systems 2014, Vol. 2: Urban Freight, Hazardous Materials, and Trucking consists...

Idaho Lawmakers Consider Gas Tax Increase to Address Truckers' Concerns About Failing Roads and Bridges - 2/26/2015
As weight restricted bridges due to deteriorating conditions have become more common across Idaho, truckers are becoming increasingly frustrated at the need for additional permits,...

National Multimodal Freight Analysis Framework Research Workshop - 2/26/2015
The Federal Highway Administration has released a report that summarizes a one-day workshop on national multimodal freight analysis framework research, including the state of the...

Transportation Planning to Support Economic Development: An Exploratory Study of Competitive Industry Clusters and Transportation in Minnesota - 2/26/2015
The Minnesota Department of Transportation has released a report that explains the relationship between transportation and economic development by investigating how firms in competitive industry...

Hearing on Freight Rail Transportation - 2/12/2015
On January 28, 2015, the U.S. Senate's Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held a hearing to explore challenges facing the United States' freight rail...

Port of New Orleans Sees Record Container Volume in 2014 - 2/12/2015
The addition of new shipping services and an uptick in the national economy contributed to record container volumes at the Port of New Orleans in...

Study of the Regulatory Issues Affecting Truck Freight Movement in the Midwest - 2/12/2015
The Center for Transportation Research and Education at Iowa State University has released a report that investigates regulatory issues that may affect or limit freight...

Tennessee SmartPark System Helps Truckers Find Parking Spaces - 2/12/2015
The Tennessee Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration have teamed up on a project known as SmartPark to test a truck...

West Coast Ports Issues May Affect Freight Flows Across the Nation - 2/12/2015
A coalition of transportation and industrial trade associations has found that long standing container handling problems at 29 U.S. West Coast seaports is causing manufacturers...

2015 Pocket Guide to Transportation - 1/26/2015
The United States Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics has released their 2015 update of the Pocket Guide to Transportation. This publication presents transportation...

Congestion at United States Ports is the Federal Maritime Commission Priority for 2015 - 1/26/2015
In 2014, the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) completed four regional listening sessions to discuss issues at ports. One of the top issues raised during these...

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to Award $30 Million in State Grants to Advance Real-Time Safety Technologies - 1/26/2015
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) will be awarding $30 million in grants to States that modernize technology infrastructure to improve the collection and...

Minnesota Department of Transportation Seeks Public Input on State Rail Plan - 1/26/2015
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) will be holding nine public outreach meetings and accepting written comments on the draft Minnesota State Rail Plan. This...

New Online Tool Helps Truck Drivers in Washington Plot Route, Avoid Bridge Strikes - 1/26/2015
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has released a new online tool that allows truck drivers to more easily research bridge heights and plot...

Advances in Superload Permit Processes and Practices - 1/12/2015
Administered by the National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP), the U.S. Domestic Scan Program has released a report exploring leading practices in permitting overweight/oversize truck...

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s 2014 Achievements Pave Way for Promising 2015 - 1/12/2015
Among the list of accomplishments completed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) in 2014, several stand out. In 2014, FMCSA advanced their mission...

Iowa Rail Toolkit to Promote Freight Rail - 1/12/2015
The Iowa Department of Transportation has developed a rail toolkit to serve as a resource guide geared toward new freight rail users and economic development...

Port of Virginia Sets New Annual Record for Container Volume - 1/12/2015
The Port of Virginia handled more than 2.3 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in 2014, a 7.6 percent increase over 2013 and a new port...

Quantifying Economic Benefits for Rail Infrastructure Projects - 1/12/2015
The Missouri Department of Transportation has published a report investigating a methodology to better quantify economic benefits for rail infrastructure projects. This report presents three...

Air Pollution Down Thanks to California's Regulation of Diesel Trucks - 12/31/2014
Between 2009 and 2013, the average emission rate for trucks at the Port of Oakland decreased by 76 percent for black carbon and 53 percent...

Audit Template for Inland Port Sustainability - 12/31/2014
Researchers with the Kentucky Transportation Center have developed an audit template to assess port sustainability. The audit template is intended for inland port operators to...

Estimating the Economic Impact of Air Cargo Operations at Airports - 12/31/2014
The Transportation Research Board's Airport Cooperative Research Program has completed a web-only document investigating the economic impact of air cargo operations at airports. This two-part...

South Dakota Public-Private Partnerships Result In $56 Million Rail Investment - 12/31/2014
South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard has announced a $56 million public-private railroad investment. This investment will benefit four rail projects through the State. Due to...

Wisconsin Finalizes Rail Purchase to Support Freight Rail System - 12/31/2014
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker finalized the purchase of 70 miles of rail line in Wisconsin bringing the total of State-owned track to nearly 600 miles....

Freight Railroads Sound Alarm for Chicago Gridlock - 12/05/2014
Using lessons learned from last winter, railroads in Chicago are rushing to prepare for the upcoming winter season. Railroads have added additional container parking spaces,...

Freight Tricycle Operations in New York City - 12/05/2014
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority and New York State Department of Transportation have completed a study understanding freight tricycle operations in...

Integrating Marine Transportation System Commerce Data with Multimodal Freight Transportation Performance Measures - 12/05/2014
The Transportation Research Board's National Freight Cooperative Research Program (NCFRP) has released report 32 entitled Integrating MTS Commerce Data with Multimodal Freight Transportation Performance Measures...

Minnesota Department of Transportation Announces First Statewide Plan for Ports, Waterways - 12/05/2014
The Minnesota Department of Transportation's Office of Freight and Commercial Vehicle Operations has published their first statewide plan for ports and waterways. This plan documents...

United States, Mexico Reach Modernized Aviation Agreement - 12/05/2014
The United States and Mexico have entered a new, modernized air service agreement. This new agreement will strengthen the economic ties between the two countries...

Federal Railroad Administrator Joins Congresswoman Granger to Open Texas' Busiest Rail Interlocking - 11/24/2014
The Federal Railroad Administration held a ribbon cutting event to re-open a 141-year-old railroad interlocking that will improve safety while relieving rail congestion following a...

Perceptions of Freight Transportation - 11/24/2014
Working with the University of Baltimore, the Maryland Department of Transportation has completed a study to better understand the public perception of freight movement in...

Port Planning and Investment Toolkit - 11/24/2014
The United State Department of Transportation Maritime Administration (MARAD) in partnership with the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) is working to develop an easy-to-read...

Truck Freight Commodity Flows: US 395 North of Spokane Washington - 11/24/2014
The Washington State Department of Transportation has completed a study that included a series of truck surveys at three key locations along the US 395...

White House Says Ports, Workers Must Handle Labor Dispute - 11/24/2014
The White House will not be intervening with the on-going labor dispute affecting 20,000 members of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union. This dispute is...

Developing Freight Fluidity Performance Measures - 11/13/2014
The Transportation Research Board has completed their documentation of the Developing Freight Fluidity Performance Measures: Supply Chain Perspective on Freight System Performance Workshop held in...

Development of Performance Measurement for Freight Transportation - 11/13/2014
In coordination with the U.S. Department of Transportation, Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA) and Federal Highway Administration, researchers from the Louisiana State University have...

Oversized Cargo Keeps U.S. Production on Track - 11/13/2014
Even with the number of logistics and safety considerations, the number of overdimensional shipments is growing percentage in the United States. This increase in shipments...

Place Central to Metropolitan Trade and Freight Investment - 11/13/2014
While major metropolitan areas are often a hub linking different trade markets, there is not a clear understanding of exactly what goods are moving through...

Shipping Infrastructure Problems Roiling the River - 11/13/2014
The combination of a long winter and heavy rains has caused several issues slowing barge traffic along the Mississippi River. The economic impact from this...

Federal Railroad Administration Eliminates One of the Nation's Largest Rail Chokepoints in Chicago - 10/27/2014
The Federal Railroad Administration's High Speed Intercity Passenger Rail Program has provided $126M in funding to the Englewood Flyover project in Chicago to reduce rail...

Florida is Poised to Benefit from New Intermodal Centers - 10/27/2014
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is strategically positioning the state to improve transportation efficiencies and operate as global transportation hub. This item discusses several...

Freight Data Architecture Business Process, Logical Data Model, and Physical Data Model - 10/27/2014
The Center for Transportation Research at the University of Texas has published a report summarizing best practices in freight data-sharing activities. This report includes information...

Great Lakes Ports Rebound to Pre-recession Levels - 10/27/2014
The American Great Lakes Ports Association has announced that cargo volumes at ports along the Great Lakes are returning to pre-recession levels. These increases are...

Iowa Statewide Heavy-Truck Crash Assessment - 10/27/2014
With a goal of reducing heavy-truck crashes, researchers have completed a project that looked to identify the causes, locations, and other factors related to heavy-truck...

Customs and Border Protection Review Progress on Northern Border Trade and Security Initiatives - 10/15/2014
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently delivered an update on border trade and security for the American/Canadian border. Recent progress includes international cooperation, including private-sector...

Officials Sign Partnership Agreement for Port of Savannah Harbor Deepening - 10/15/2014
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Georgia Department of Transportation, and the Georgia Ports Authority have signed a project partnership agreement to begin the...

Retailers Seek Port Labor Accord to Avoid Holiday Delays - 10/15/2014
Retailers are concerned that the on-going negotiations between workers and management of West Coast ports may affect shipments for the holiday season. The National Retail...

Truck-Rail Intermodal Toolkit: User Manual - 10/15/2014
Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin have developed a truck-rail intermodal toolkit to assist planners with relating truck and rail freight movements within...

Help the USDOT Identify Projects of National and Regional Significance (PNRS) - 10/02/2014
In the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21^st Century Act, Congress asked USDOT to work with stakeholders to develop a comprehensive list of PNRS...

Bureau of Transportation Statistics Releases State Transportation Statistics 2014 - 9/29/2014
The United States Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) has released the 2014 update to the State Transportation Statistics report. Chapter 3 of...

Environmental Protection Agency's SmartWay Honors Green Freight Industry Leaders - 9/29/2014
The United States Environmental Protection Agency has announced the 2014 winners of the SmartWay Excellence Awards for shippers and logistics companies in the United States....

Eroding Soybean Competitiveness and Market Shares: What Is the Road Ahead? - 9/29/2014
A recent study by the United States Department of Agriculture investigated changes in the market share of the world's soybean market. This report includes an...

South Dakota Prepares 2014 State Rail Plan - 9/29/2014
The South Dakota Department of Transportation has presented their 2014 State Rail Plan to the state's Railroad Board. This plan addresses both freight and passenger...

Vice President Joe Biden Touts Ports During Norfolk Tour - 9/29/2014
During a recent visit the Port of Virginia, Vice President Joe Biden discussed the need for improvements to maritime infrastructure to maintain the economic competitiveness...

Electronic Detection System to Steer Trucks off New York Parkways - 9/15/2014
The New York Department of Transportation is preparing to test a deployment of a new over-height detection system at five parkway entrance ramps to decrease...

Incorporating Truck Analysis into the Highway Capacity Manual - 9/15/2014
The Transportation Research Board's National Cooperative Freight Research Program (NCFRP) has released Report 31: Incorporating Truck Analysis into the Highway Capacity Manual. This report developed...

Michigan Unveils I-94 Truck Parking Information and Management System - 9/15/2014
The Michigan Department of Transportation has started their Truck Parking Information and Management System (TPIMS) to provide real-time parking availability information to truck drivers along...

Natural Gas for Waterborne Freight Transport: A Life Cycle Emissions Assessment with Case Studies - 9/15/2014
The United States Maritime Administration has published a report studying total fuel cycle emissions associated with natural gas as a marine fuel. Findings from the...

U.S. Transportation Secretary Foxx Announces 72 TIGER 2014 Recipients - 9/15/2014
The U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx has announced the 72 transportation projects selected for the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) 2014 program totaling $584...

Minnesota DOT's Parking Availability System Helps Truckers - 9/04/2014
New technology along the Interstate 94 corridor west and northwest of the Twin Cities is helping truckers find safe places to park. Three Minnesota Department...

As Exports Rise, Maritime Moves America - 8/29/2014
The United States Maritime Administration (MARAD) offers a number of programs to assist seaports in modernizing, expanding, and improving their facilities. Two examples include StrongPorts...

Deal with Washington Seaport to Send Rail Cars to North Dakota - 8/29/2014
An agreement between the Port of Vancouver and the North Dakota Department of Agriculture will provide a dedicated service to ship grains and other agricultural...

SHRP2 Second Symposium Report: Innovations in Freight Demand Modeling and Data Improvement October 21–22, 2013 - 8/29/2014
The Transportation Research Board (TRB) has released the prepublication version of the report detailing the C43TRB Second Symposium on Innovations in Freight Demand Modeling and...

U.S. Port Congestion: Examining Causes, Impact on Stakeholders, and Exploring Possible Solutions - 8/29/2014
The United States Federal Maritime Commission will hold a forum discussing seaport congestion. This forum will invite industry stakeholders, regulators, and the general public for...

Using Truck Fleet Data in Combination with Other Data Sources for Freight Modeling and Planning - 8/29/2014
The Florida Department of Transportation has completed a report investigating the use of truck GPS data for us in statewide freight modeling and planning applications....

Coordinating the Use and Location of Weigh-In-Motion Technology for Kentucky - 8/20/2014
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has released a report discussing the use of weigh-in-motion (WIM) technology within the state. This report details the application of WIM...

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Improves Display of Data on Safety Measurement System Website - 8/20/2014
The United States Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has completed an update to their Safety Measurement System website to make their website more user-friendly. This...

Institute for Trade and Transportation Studies August 2014 Newsletter - 8/20/2014
The Institute for Trade and Transportation Studies (ITTS) has published their August newsletter. Among other updates, this issue includes discussions on the importance of maritime...

Making Seaports Resilient as Part of Extended Intermodal Supply Chains - 8/20/2014
The Transportation Research Board's National Cooperative Freight Research Program (NCFRP) has released a report focusing on how disruptive events affect United States seaports. Through a...

Making Trucks Count: Innovative Strategies for Obtaining Comprehensive Truck Activity Data - 8/20/2014
The Transportation Research Board's National Cooperative Freight Research Program (NCFRP) has released a report highlighting innovative approaches for obtaining comprehensive truck-activity data that can be...

Creating a More Sustainable Future with the Maritime Shipping Industry - 8/04/2014
New industry standards and innovations in the maritime shipping industry are reducing greenhouse gas emissions and creating a more sustainable future. United States Maritime Administrator...

Economic Study Shows Port of Boston Generates Jobs - 8/04/2014
The Massachusetts Port Authority has published findings from their studying investigating the economic impacts of the Port of Boston to the surrounding region. This report...

Investing in Infrastructure: State of Wisconsin Moves Forward with Rail Purchase - 8/04/2014
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation and Wisconsin River Rail Transit Commission are moving forward with purchasing a 70-mile segment of freight rail line to support...

National Freight Advisory Committee Issues System Improvement Recommendations, Moves Closer to Strategic Plan - 8/04/2014
The National Freight Advisory Committee (NFAC) has published their report to the United States Department of Transportation that includes 81 recommendations to improve the country's...

Proposed Port of Cincinnati Statistical Boundary Re-designation - 8/04/2014
The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is considering a proposal from the Port of Greater Cincinnati Development Authority and the Northern Kentucky Port...

As Panama Canal Expands, West Coast Ports Scramble to Keep Big Cargo Vessels - 7/15/2014
The Panama Canal expansion will affect goods movement in and around the United States in many ways. This article discusses potential changes to global shipping...

Freight Shipments in May 2014 Reach All-time High - 7/15/2014
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics' (BTS) reports that their Transportation Services Index (TSI) has risen to an all-time high of 120.0,...

Integrating Freight Considerations into Collaborative Decision Making for Additions to Highway Capacity - 7/15/2014
The Transportation Research Board's (TRB) second Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP 2) Capacity Project C15 has released a prepublication report on Integrating Freight Considerations into...

Online Tool to Calculate Economic, Environmental Freight Costs - 7/15/2014
Researchers at the Rochester Institute of Technology, the University of Delaware, and the U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration have completed a five-year initiative to...

Wyoming Seeks Public Input on Statewide Freight Plan - 7/15/2014
The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is developing a Statewide Freight Plan to integrate freight elements into the Statewide Long Range Transportation Plan, expand economic...

Freight Facts and Figures 2013 - 7/14/2014
The Federal Highway Administration's Office of Freight Management of Operations has released Freight Facts and Figures 2013. This report is a snapshot of the volume...

Draft California Freight Mobility Plan Available for Public Comment - 7/01/2014
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has released the California Freight Mobility Plan (CFMP) public-review draft. The CFMP is a statewide, long-range plan with the...

Multimodal Freight Project Prioritization Review and Methodology - 7/01/2014
The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) has completed a study to understand the gap between the state of the science for freight project impact estimation...

President Obama Signs the Water Resources Reform and Development Act - 7/01/2014
President Obama signed the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRDA) on June 10, 2014. WRDA authorizes the United States Army Corps of Engineers to...

Suggestions for Improving Cross-Border Mobility and North American Competitiveness - 7/01/2014
Experts from government, business, academia, and the nonprofit sector convened on May 15, 2014 for the Streamlining the Border to Strengthen North American Competitiveness seminar...

U.S. Maritime Administration Announces Call for Projects for America’s Marine Highways - 7/01/2014
The United States Maritime Administration (MARAD) is accepting project applications for Marine Highway designations until September 30, 2014. Eligible projects should establish new or enhance...

Federal Highway Administration to Conduct Off Hours Freight Delivery Pilot - 6/10/2014
The Federal Highway Administration will award up to $450,000 in research pilots to test the delivery of goods during off-peak hours in urban areas with...

Freight Commodity Flows: Selected Washington State Highways - 6/10/2014
Researchers from Washington State University have conducted a series of seasonal truck surveys at seven locations across Washington State. The results of these surveys allowed...

Sustainability Strategies Addressing Supply-Chain Air Emissions - 6/10/2014
The Transportation Research Board's Cooperative Freight Research Program (NCFRP) has released Report 28 discussing strategies for environmental improvement, enhancing performance, and promoting social responsibility of...

Trade and Transport Corridor Management Toolkit - 6/10/2014
The World Bank has published a toolkit discussing: methods to identify issues and constraints of trade along a corridor, determine a corridor's performance, understand options...

Survey on Projects of National and Regional Significance - 5/29/2014
Section 1301 of SAFETEA-LU established a program to provide grants to States for Projects of National and Regional Significance (PNRS) to improve the safe, secure,...

Institute for Trade and Transportation Studies April Newsletter - 5/21/2014
The Institute for Trade and Transportation Studies (ITTS) has published their April newsletter. Among other updates, this issue includes a summary of the ITTS Conference,...

Key Issues Related to Commercial Activity in the United States Arctic over the Next Decade - 5/21/2014
The United States Government Accountability Office has released a report documenting key issues related to commercial activity in the United States Arctic over the next...

North Dakota Department of Transportation Accepting Public Input on State Strategic Freight System - 5/21/2014
The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) is holding three public input sessions to discuss the designation of a state strategic freight system and the...

Oregon, Iowa Department of Transportation Directors Talk Freight at Senate Roundtable - 5/21/2014
Directors from the Oregon Department of Transportation and Iowa Department of Transportation attended a Senate Environment and Public Works Roundtable to discuss the steps the...

Port of Albany Might Help Congestion at Ports Downstate - 5/21/2014
Experts believe that the completion on the Panama Canal expansion in 2016 will bring increased ship traffic to East Coast ports. Officials at the Port...

Maritime Administration Celebrates Groundbreaking for Final Stage of $50 Million Port of Guam Expansion Project - 4/29/2014
Officials have broken ground on the Port of Guam modernization project. This project represents a $50 million port improvement project administered by the United States...

Missouri Department of Transportation Launches Next Phase of Missouri Freight Plan - 4/29/2014
The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has begun their next phase of the Missouri Freight Plan: engaging business, local leaders, and freight industry stakeholders in...

Registration Available for the Third Comprehensive Truck Size and Weight Limits Study Stakeholder Input Meeting - 4/29/2014
The USDOT will hold the third of four stakeholder input meetings to provide stakeholders with an update on the MAP-21 Comprehensive Truck Size and Weight...

Transport Topics Releases Special Report on Alternative Fuels - 4/29/2014
Transport Topics Publishing Groups has released a special report discussing alternative fuels for trucking, logistics, and freight industries. This report discusses the use of alternative...

United States Army Corps of Engineers Offers Its Final Approval for Jacksonville Harbor Deepening - 4/29/2014
The United States Army Corps of Engineers has issued a final Chief's Report approving the Jacksonville Harbor Deepening Project. This project would deepen the existing...

Environmental Protection Agency Announces New Port Initiative to Advance Sustainable Technologies - 4/15/2014
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a new initiative to recognize ports taking action to improve environmental performance. As part of this...

Great Northern Corridor Coalition Aims to Improve Freight-rail Transportation from Pacific Northwest to Midwest - 4/15/2014
Together, representatives from seven states and several freight-rail constituents formed the Great Northern Corridor Coalition in early 2014 with an objective of improving freight-rail movements...

Quantifying the Impact of Large Percent Trucks Proportion on Rural Freeways - 4/15/2014
The Mountain-Plains Consortium has published a report investigating the interaction between trucks and other vehicles on rural routes. In particular, researchers used Interstate 80 through...

Researchers Propose Strategies to Reduce Fuel Consumption in Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles - 4/15/2014
The National Research Council has released a report identifying strategies for reducing fuel consumption in medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. In this report, researchers identified strategies...

U.S. Transportation Secretary Foxx Names New Members to Maritime Industry Advisory Panel - 4/15/2014
United States Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx has appointed 10 new members to the Marine Transportation System National Advisory Council (MTSNAC). The MTSNAC consists of 29...

Best Practices and Strategies for Improving Rail Energy Efficiency - 4/01/2014
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has released a report highlighting best practices and strategies for improving rail energy efficiency. This publication provides an overview of...

Customs and Border Protection Improving Capabilities Focused on Exports, Cargo Release, and Entry Summary - 4/01/2014
United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is moving forward with their next step to establish an electronic "single window." CBP's Automated Commercial Environment (ACE)...

Department of Transportation Proposes Use of Electronic Logbooks to Improve Efficiency, Safety in Commercial Bus and Truck Industries - 4/01/2014
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has proposed a rule requiring interstate truck and bus companies to use Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) in their...

New Jersey Department of Transportation Announces Multi-year State Channel Dredging Program - 4/01/2014
In response to the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy, the New Jersey Department of Transportation has announced a multi-year, multi-million dollar State Channel Dredging Program. The...

Thick Mississippi River Ice Means Slow Start to Shipping Season - 4/01/2014
The below-average temperatures and inclement weather this winter are posed to cause shipping delays on the Mississippi River. While the spring shipping season generally begins...

Enhancing Our Rail Safety: Current Challenges for Passenger and Freight Rail - 3/20/2014
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Administrator Joseph Szabo recently presented the current challenges to enhancing rail safety for passenger and freight rail to the Senate...

Port of Cleveland Preparing to Begin Dredging - 3/20/2014
The Port of Cleveland Board of Directors have approved a resolution directing management to work with the United States Army Corps of Engineers to complete...

State, Federal Government Making Progress in Creating National Freight Network - 3/20/2014
Together, State Departments of Transportations (DOT) and the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) are making progress on defining the National Freight Network, a transportation...

Strong Transportation Network Vital to Economy, Business Growth - 3/20/2014
During the recent American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Washington Briefing, panelists discussed the linkage between transportation investment and economic development. While...

Subcommittee on Highways and Transit Hearing on Improving the Nation's Highway Freight Network - 3/20/2014
On February 27, 2014 the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Highways and Transit held a hearing on the nation's highway freight network. During this...

Critical Issues in Transportation 2013 - 3/05/2014
The Transportation Research Board has released their annual update highlighting critical issues in transportation. Of the issues discussed, several are relevant to freight transportation. These...

Institute for Trade and Transportation Studies February Newsletter - 3/05/2014
The Institute for Trade and Transportation Studies (ITTS) has published their February newsletter. Among other updates, this issue includes a discussion on the upcoming ITTS...

New York Governor Cuomo Announces Truck Pre-Inspections to Begin at Peace Bridge - 3/05/2014
A pilot program has begun for commercial vehicle pre-inspection pilot program at the Peace Bridge in Fort Erie Ontario. The purpose of this pilot is...

Three of Five Modes Carried More North American Trade in December 2013 than in December 2012 - 3/05/2014
The United States Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) has released data on North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) trade highlighting that three of five transportation...

Urban Freight Resource Guide - 3/05/2014
The Transportation Research Board's Committee on Urban Freight has released their update to the Urban Freight Resource Guide. This guide is intended for a broad...

Hearing on the Future of Federal Programs for Safe, Efficient, and Secure Waterway Navigation - 2/20/2014
On February 4, 2014 the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation conducted a hearing to discuss methods for assisting vessel navigation and the movement...

Missouri Department of Transportation Launches Missouri Freight Plan - 2/20/2014
The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has launched their Missouri Freight Plan. MoDOT anticipates that the draft plan will be ready for review in June...

New Research Shows Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Safety Measurement System is an Improvement for Identifying At-Risk Companies - 2/20/2014
New research conducted by the Volpe Center finds that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's (FMCSA) Safety Measurement System (SMS) is more effective at identifying...

Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board: Freight Operations 2013 - 2/20/2014
The Transportation Research Board (TRB) has published Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board, No. 2379 that includes 11 items discussing freight transportation....

United States Department of Transportation Provides $7 Million for Maritime Education - 2/20/2014
United States Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) has provided $1 million in funding to six state maritime academies and the United States Merchant Marine...

Competing Ports Could Collaborate in Future as Ships Get Bigger - 2/03/2014
To improve economic competiveness, competing United States ports have initiated discussions for regional collaborations. The ports of Seattle and Tacoma recently reached an agreement to...

Institute for Trade and Transportation Studies January Newsletter - 2/03/2014
The Institute for Trade and Transportation Studies (ITTS) has published their January Newsletter. Among other updates, this issue includes a discussion on the upcoming ITTS...

National Freight Advisory Committee: Notice of Public Webinar Meeting - 2/03/2014
The United States Department of Transportation has published a notice of a public meeting for an online webinar that will take place on February 6,...

Real-World Hours-of-Service Study Shows Drivers Using New Restart Are More Alert, Less Fatigued - 2/03/2014
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has released findings from a real-world, third-party study showing that the restart provision in the current hours-of-service rule...

Value of Freight Time Variability Reductions: Results From a Pilot Study Performed on Behalf of the Swedish Transport Administration - 2/03/2014
The Swedish National Road and Transport Research Institute published results from a pilot study highlighting the value of freight time variability reductions. This report is...

Designation of the Primary Freight Network Comment Period Extended - 1/21/2014
Responding to feedback received by the United States Department of Transportation stakeholders, the public comment period for the designation of the highway Primary Freight Network...

Georgia Center of Innovation for Logistics: January 2014 Monthly Market Snapshot - 1/21/2014
The Georgia Center of Innovation for Logistics has published their January 2014 monthly snapshot of the logistics industry. Each market snapshot provides readers a detailed...

Maritime Administration Kicks-Off First National Maritime Strategy Symposium - 1/21/2014
The United States Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) completed their first-ever National Maritime Strategy Symposium. This symposium invited maritime industry stakeholders to collaborate with...

Pipelines and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Keeps Moving on Pipeline Safety Act - 1/21/2014
The United States Department of Transportation's Pipelines and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) ensures the safety of the 2.6 million miles of pipeline in the...

The Pre-Inspection Pilot Test at Blaine, Washington: Field Data - 1/21/2014
In June 2013, the United States Customs and Border Protection (USCBP) launched a pilot program to test technologies and operating procedures to facilitate border crossings...

City Logistics Research: A Transatlantic Perspective - 1/08/2014
The Transportation Research Board has released conference proceedings from a May 2013 international symposium focusing on urban transportation and goods movement in both the United...

Freight Shipments Fell 0.7% in October from September - 1/08/2014
The United State Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) reports that the amount of freight carried by the for-hire transportation industry fell 0.7...

North Carolina Receives $15.5 Million for Railroad Upgrades - 1/08/2014
The North Carolina Railroad Company (NCRR) has paid $15.5 million in dividends to North Carolina's new Freight Rail and Safety Fund to support railroads and...

Northwest Ports Set Goals to Further Cut Diesel Emissions by 2015 - 1/08/2014
Using 2005 as a baseline, the ports of Seattle, Tacoma, and Metro Vancouver, Canada plan to cut diesel emissions by 75 percent per ton of...

White House Releases National Maritime Domain Awareness Plan - 1/08/2014
The White House has released the National Maritime Domain Awareness Plan. This plan promotes global maritime security and prosperity through improved governance, policies, and actions...

Bureau of Transportation Statistics Releases Preliminary 2012 Commodity Flow Survey Data - 12/24/2013
The United States Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics has released their preliminary 2012 update for the Commodity Flow Survey (CFS) data. The CFS...

Institute for Trade and Transportation Studies November Newsletter - 12/24/2013
The Institute for Trade and Transportation Studies (ITTS) November Newsletter discusses Missouri's participation in ITTS and the approaching Freight in the Southeast Conference. In addition,...

Integrating Freight Considerations into the Highway Capacity Planning Process: Practitioner's Guide - 12/24/2013
The Transportation Research Board's Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP 2) Capacity Project C15 has released a pre-production report titled Integrating Freight Considerations into the Highway...

Nevada Department of Transportation Publishes Truck Stop Information - 12/24/2013
The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) has published maps highlighting truck stop locations along Interstate 15 and Interstate 80 within the state. These maps include...

Pennsylvania Invests $35.8 Million to Expand, Improve Rail and Aviation Operations - 12/24/2013
Pennsylvania is investing $10 million in aviation grants and $25.8 million in rail freight grants to improve facilities, expand business, and ensure safety across the...

Automated Low-cost and Real-time Truck Parking Information System - 12/09/2013
Researchers from the University of Maryland have completed a project developing an automated real-time truck parking information system. To provide a low-cost solution that maintains...

Carbon Footprint of Supply Chains: A Scoping Study - 12/09/2013
TRB's National Cooperative Freight Research Program (NCFRP) has developed a study on the carbon footprint of supply chains. This project discusses the assessment of global...

Heavy Vehicle Effects on Florida Freeways and Multilane Highways - 12/09/2013
The Florida Department of Transportation completed a study to better understand the effect of heavy vehicles on Florida's freeways and multilane highways. Specifically, the objective...

Minnesota Selects Projects to Receive Funding through the New Corridors of Commerce Program - 12/09/2013
Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton and the Minnesota Department of Transportation have announced the 10 projects selected under the program that together will receive $300 million...

Panama Canal Expansion - The Future of Maritime Commerce - 12/09/2013
The United State Maritime Administration (MARAD) has released the first of a two-part study to understand effects that the Panama Canal expansion will have on...

‘Building Florida's Future’ Symposium Brings Together Key Leaders to Position Region and State's Future in Transportation, Economic Development and Workforce - 11/26/2013
In conjunction with the release of Florida Chamber Foundation's introduction of the highly anticipated 2013 Trade and Logistics Study, the State held a symposium to...

Application Process Open for I-95 Corridor Coalition's Freight Academy - 11/26/2013
The I-95 Corridor Coalition is now accepting applications for the upcoming Freight Academy scheduled for April 2014. This program began in 2008 and is conducted...

Draft Initial Designation of the Highway Primary Freight Network Released - 11/26/2013
The Federal Highway Administration has released a request for comment on the draft designation of the highway Primary Freight Network (PFN) as well as guidance...

Freight Shipments Rose 0.8% in September from August - 11/26/2013
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics' (BTS) reports that their Transportation Services Index (TSI) has risen 0.8 percent in September from August...

South Dakota 2014 State Rail Plan - 11/26/2013
The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) is developing their 2014 State Rail Plan to address both freight and passenger rail. This plan will detail...

FHWA's Listening Session I & II of the Freight Analysis Framework Development - 11/25/2013
This webinar consists of two listening sessions the Office of Operation of FHWA plans for public involvement and participation to the development of the Freight...

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Releases Overview of Truck Crash Information - 11/12/2013
The United States Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has released the 2011 update to their Large Truck Crash Overview publication. This document discusses large...

From Concept to Completion: The M-580 Green Trade Corridor - 11/12/2013
The United States Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) recently dedicated the California Green Trade Corridor (M-580). This marine highway will eliminate approximately 200 trucks...

House Transportation and Infrastructure Freight Panel Releases Final Report, Recommends Further Action - 11/12/2013
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee's Special Panel on 21st Century Freight Transportation has concluded six months of work and released a report documenting the...

Illinois Governor Quinn Opens $29.8 Million Railroad Underpass - 11/12/2013
Illinois Governor Pat Quinn recently opened the new 71st Street railroad underpass in Bridgeview, Illinois. This $29.8 million project is a grade separation project part...

South Carolina Ports Announces Clean Truck Certification Program - 11/12/2013
The South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) has announced a new Clean Truck Certification Program beginning in 2014 in an effort to continue reducing port-related air...

$73 Million Transportation Project Begins Near the Port of Savannah - 10/29/2013
Georgia Governor Nathan Deal recently attended the ground breaking ceremony for the project to complete a final stretch of the Jimmy Deloach Parkway. This project...

2013 SmartWay Excellence Awards Announced - 10/29/2013
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized 55 companies with their 2013 SmartWay Excellence Awards. These awards are presented to shippers, logistics companies, and...

Adapting Freight Models and Traditional Freight Data Programs for Performance Management: Summary of a Workshop - 10/29/2013
The Transportation Research Board (TRB) has made available conference proceedings from a recent two-day freight modeling conference held in Washington, DC. This report highlights the...

An Integrated Framework for Modeling Freight Mode and Route Choice - 10/29/2013
Researchers from the University of Maryland have developed a methodology to determine freight mode choice that can serve as in input to statewide travel demand...

Getting the Goods without the Bads: Freight Transportation Demand Management Strategies to Reduce Urban Impacts - 10/29/2013
Researchers from the State Smart Transportation Initiative (SSTI) and National Center for Freight and Infrastructure Research and Education (CFIRE) have completed a study evaluating strategies...

Future Mobility Demand in Megaregions: A National Study with a Focus on the Gulf Coast - 10/16/2013
Researchers from the Texas A&M Transportation Institute have completed a study analyzing current and future mobility demand in megaregions with a focus on the region...

Guidebook for Developing Subnational Commodity Flow Data - 10/16/2013
TRB's National Cooperative Freight Research Program (NCFRP) has published Report 26: Guidebook for Developing Subnational Commodity Flow Data. This guidebook provides direction for state and...

Institute for Trade and Transportation Studies September Newsletter - 10/16/2013
The Institute for Trade and Transportation Studies (ITTS) September Newsletter discusses air and maritime freight in the southeast United States presenting trade data and highlighting...

Texas Department of Transportation Celebrates First Mile of Major Farm to Market Route to Strengthen Economy - 10/16/2013
The Texas Department of Transportation recently opened the first mile of a major farm to market route in the state. Officials anticipate this new farm...

Washington State Rail Plan Public Review Draft Now Available - 10/16/2013
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has published a draft State Rail Plan for public review and comment. WSDOT's State Rail Plan outlines a...

10-Mile Freight Rail Corridor Returns In Wisconsin - 10/01/2013
Wisconsin state officials have recently approved a $2.3 million grant to restart a 10-mile freight rail corridor south of Madison, Wisconsin. This rail line will...

Illinois Department of Transportation Secretary Announces Creation of State Freight Advisory Council - 10/01/2013
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Secretary Ann Schneider has announced the creation of the Illinois State Freight Advisory Council to support IDOT's coordination of...

Integration of Weigh-In-Motion and Inductive Signature Technology for Advanced Truck Monitoring - 10/01/2013
The Institute of Transportation Studies at the University of California, Irvine has published research investigating methods to build more advanced models for monitoring truck travel...

South Carolina Inland Port Planning Expansion - 10/01/2013
The South Carolina Inland Port is scheduled to open in Greer, South Carolina in September 2013. This facility will provide a 200 mile extension of...

USDOT Releases State Transportation Statistics 2012 - 10/01/2013
The United States Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) has released the 2012 update to the State Transportation Statistics report and corresponding interactive...

Aligning Oversize/Overweight Fees with Agency Costs: Critical Issues - 9/16/2013
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) has published an analysis of issues pertaining to issuing permits for oversize and overweight (OSOW) freight loads. This analysis...

Development of a Freight Benefit/Cost Methodology for Project Planning - 9/16/2013
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has released a freight benefit/cost methodology to assist practitioners with performing quantitative analyses of freight system projects. This...

Freight Shipments Rose 0.3 Percent in July from June - 9/16/2013
The United States Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics' (BTS) Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI) rose 0.3 percent in July 2013 from June 2013....

Institute for Trade and Transportation Studies August Newsletter - 9/16/2013
The Institute for Trade and Transportation Studies (ITTS) has released their August newsletter discussing maritime trade and its effects to the economy of the United...

USDOT Announces $474 Million for 52 TIGER 2013 Projects in 37 States - 9/16/2013
United States Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx has announced the results of the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) 2013 discretionary grant program. A total of...

AASHTO and FHWA Hold Major Freight Summit in Washington, D.C. - 8/30/2013
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) partnered with the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) to host the fifth Biannual Freight Transportation Partnership...

Georgia State Transportation Board Adopts Statewide Freight Corridor Network - 8/30/2013
The Georgia State Transportation Board has voted to adopt a Statewide Freight Corridor Network. Roads on this freight corridor network are to be exempted from...

Governor Scott Announces $2.5 Million Investment for the South Florida Logistics Center - 8/30/2013
Florida Governor Rick Scott announced the South Florida Logistics Center (SFLC) project will receive a $2.5 million grant from the Florida Department of Transportation to...

New Cargoes Boost St. Lawrence Seaway Commerce - 8/30/2013
New types of cargo have recently been traveling through the St. Lawrence Seaway. In July, oversized heavy-lift construction components were shipped on the seaway to...

New Pilot Program Tests Importing South American Fruit through South Florida Seaports - 8/30/2013
Officials at Port Everglades and Port Miami are working to finalize a pilot program that will allow the important of fruits from South America. Existing...

Freight Shipments Fell 0.2 Percent in June from May - 8/19/2013
The United States Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics' (BTS) Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI) fell 0.2 percent in June 2013 from May 2013....

Project Brief: Innovations in Freight Demand Modeling and Data - 8/19/2013
The Transportation Research Board's (TRB) second Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP 2) has released a four-page project brief discussing innovations in freight demand modeling and...

Report: Smart Growth and Urban Goods Movement - 8/19/2013
The Transportation Research Board's (TRB) National Cooperative Freight Research Program (NCFRP) has released Report 24: Smart Growth and Urban Goods Movement highlighting connections between goods...

Secretary Foxx Announces Proposal to Save Trucking Industry $1.7 Billion Annually by Eliminating Major Paperwork Burden - 8/19/2013
United States Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx has announced a proposal to eliminate a taxing paperwork requirement for commercial truck drivers. Secretary Foxx's proposal would require...

Wisconsin Department of Transportation Awards $7.6 Million in Freight Rail Loans - 8/19/2013
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker has approved four awards for freight rail loans totaling over $7.6 million to improve railroad infrastructure and support economic growth within...

Draft Michigan Freight Plan Available for Public Review and Comment - 8/08/2013
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has published a draft Freight Plan and is accepting public comments on the plan through August 7, 2013. This...

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Launches Interactive Driver Fatigue Management Tool - 8/08/2013
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has partnered with Transport Canada to develop and launch the North American Fatigue Management Program (NAFMP). This program...

Georgia Ports Authority Prepared for Hurricanes and Other Disasters - 8/08/2013
The Georgia Ports Authority has unveiled their new Mobile Command Center (MCC) that can be deployed in event of a natural or man-made disaster. The...

Highway Transport Committee Talks Highway Freight Provisions of MAP-21 - 8/08/2013
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) hosted their 94th Annual Meeting of the Subcommittee on Highway Transport (SCOHT). This meeting discussed...

Transportation and Infrastructure Freight Panel Talk Coordination of Freight Planning Activities at Roundtable Discussion - 8/08/2013
The House of Representatives' Panel on 21st Century Freight Transportation has completed its fourth public hearing, with the most recent meeting focusing on effectively coordinating...

Illinois Department of Transportation Secretary Named Chair of National Freight Advisory Committee - 7/15/2013
The National Freight Advisory Committee (NFAC) has named Illinois Department of Transportation Secretary Ann Schneider as its Chair. NFAC was created under MAP-21 and serves...

Indiana Department of Transportation Gets First Freight Plan Approval under MAP-21 - 7/15/2013
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has become the first State DOT to receive an approved State Freight Plan under MAP-21. In addition, INDOT has...

Institute for Trade and Transportation Studies June Newsletter - 7/15/2013
The Institute for Trade and Transportation Studies (ITTS) has released their June newsletter discussing the link between manufacturing and a State's Gross Domestic Product (GDP)...

Port of Virginia Wraps-Up Its Best Fiscal-Year Performance - 7/15/2013
The Port of Virginia has completed its best fiscal-year performance in its history with a growth of 10 percent in container volume from the previous...

Report Highlighting Risk and Recoveries from Extreme Disruptions in Freight Transportation Systems - 7/15/2013
The Metrans Transportation Center has completed research investigating the risks imposed on and recoveries of transportation systems in megacities as a result of extreme events,...

Connecticut Department of Transportation Announces Millions of Dollars for Freight Rail Improvements - 7/01/2013
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CDOT) has announced more than $8 million in funding through their Rail Freight Infrastructure Funding program for freight rail around...

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Publishes Information Card with Updated Hours-of-Service Regulations - 7/01/2013
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has published an information card that highlights the hours-of-services changes that are scheduled to go into effect on...

Florida Adopts Freight Mobility and Trade Plan Policy Element - 7/01/2013
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has completed and adopted their Freight Mobility and Trade Plan Policy Element. The purpose of this plan is to...

How Logistics Facilitate an Efficient Freight Transportation System - 7/01/2013
A recent hearing by the Congressional Panel on 21st Century Freight Transportation emphasized the need for an efficient freight system to ensure that the United...

Nation's Shipyards Support $36 Billion in Gross Domestic Product - 7/01/2013
A recent report commissioned by the United States Maritime Administration finds that the nation's shipyards support $36 billion in Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Further, this...

Innovations in Freight Modeling and Data: Integrating Supply Chain Models and Data into Public Sector, Freight Demand Modeling - 6/19/2013
The Transportation Research Board (TRB) recently announced it will be holding its second Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP-2) symposium over two days in October 2013....

Freight Data Sharing Guidebook Now Available - 6/17/2013
The Transportation Research Board's (TRB) National Cooperative Freight Research Program (NCFRP) released a guidebook on sharing freight data, primarily between public and private freight stakeholders....

Georgia Department of Transportation Poised to Make State 'Global Gateway of Choice' - 6/17/2013
Goods movement throughout Georgia currently represents a $15 billion per year industry in the state and economists believe the industry has the potential to grow...

North Central Texas Council of Governments Publishes Regional Freight System Inventory Report - 6/17/2013
The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) has published findings from a recent comprehensive freight study of the 12-county region covered by NCTCOG. North...

Transportation Research Board's Freight Systems Group Brochure - 6/17/2013
The Transportation Research Board's (TRB) Freight Systems Group has published a brochure documenting how freight stakeholders can become involved with TRB freight transportation-related technical committee...

United States Transportation Secretary LaHood Announces National Freight Advisory Committee Members - 6/17/2013
United States Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood recently announced the 47 members of the National Freight Advisory Committee (NFAC). The NFAC will provide advice and recommendations...

Increasing Truck Driver's Awareness: Use of In-Vehicle 3D Sounds - 5/29/2013
The Transportation Research Board (TRB) has published findings from a recent study looking to understand how the use of in-vehicle 3D sounds could improve the...

Port Security Program Makes $93 Million Available in Grants - 5/29/2013
The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) has made $93.2 million dollars of funding available for their fiscal year 2013 Port Security...

Synthesis of Freight Research in Urban Transportation Planning - 5/29/2013
The Transportation Research Board's (TRB) National Cooperative Freight Research Program has published findings from a recent study in a report entitled Synthesis of Freight Research...

Texas Freight Advisory Committee to Offer Public Listening Sessions for the Texas Freight Mobility Plan - 5/29/2013
The Texas Freight Advisory Committee has established ten listening sessions for the public to provide input to help shape the state's immediate and long-term plans...

Transportation Center Gets $3.7 Million Grant to Establish Center for Urban Freight Research - 5/29/2013
The METRANS Transportation Center, a joint partnership of California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) and the University of Southern California (USC) has received $3.7 million...

Critical Issues in Transportation: 2009 Update - 5/16/2013
The Transportation Research Board (TRB) has released the 2009 update to their Critical Issues in Transportation report highlighting the following topics: congestion; energy, environment, and...

Freight Rail Infrastructure Projects to Spur Economic Development in Massachusetts - 5/16/2013
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation's (MassDOT) Industrial Rail Access Program has awarded $2.85 million matching grant funds for freight-rail projects across the state. The Industrial...

Governor Quinn Announces Illinois Coal Exports Set Record in 2012, Fuel Economic Growth - 5/16/2013
Between 2010 and 2012, coal exports in Illinois have increased five-fold from 2.5 million tons to 13 million tons. This significant increase in coal exports...

New Mexico DOT Celebrates Completion of Major Interchange Project - 5/16/2013
A ribbon cutting event was recently held for the $37 million Las Cruces' I-10/I-25 System Interchange project. Project stakeholders praised the project for its benefits...

Washington Connecting to Canada: Flow of Goods - 5/16/2013
Canada is the third largest destination of Washington State's exports and the largest source of Washington State's imports. Ensuring efficient movement of goods across the...

Canada's Largest Train Operator Says Crude-by-Rail on Track to Expand - 5/01/2013
North American oil companies are seeing dramatic increases in the amount of oil shipped by rail. Shipments of crude-by-rail in the United States have increased...

Freight Data Cost Elements and Their Role in Public Investment, Policy, and Regulatory Decision Making - 5/01/2013
The Transportation Research Board published a report on freight data cost elements focused on identifying the state of the practice for multimodal freight transportation cost...

New International Trade Crossing Takes Another Step Forward - 5/01/2013
Michigan's New International Trade Crossing has moved one step closer to beginning construction on the $950 million bridge from Michigan to Ontario: obtaining a federal...

Trucking Industry Is Set to Expand Its Use of Natural Gas - 5/01/2013
While the nationwide use of natural gas to power freight vehicles is small, this usage has been increasing over the past few years. Many shippers...

USDOT Announces $474 Million in Funding for New Round of TIGER Grant Program - 5/01/2013
The United States Department of Transportation is authorized to award up to $474 million in funding for a new round of the Transportation Investment Generating...

California's Green Port Gateway Project will Create Jobs, Boost U.S. Exports - 4/17/2013
The California Green Port Gateway project to improve the connection between the Port of Long Beach and the Alameda Corridor rail line has recently broken...

Characterizing Oregon's Supply Chains - 4/17/2013
The Oregon Department of Transportation has completed a study on Oregon's supply chains in an effort to better define the relationship between freight movement and...

Goods Movement Study in Illinois: Application to Freight Transportation and Logistics - 4/17/2013
The University of Illinois has completed a nationwide online freight establishment study to investigate freight shipping practices. Researchers collected surveys from 966 establishments reviewing nearly...

Port of Seattle Becomes First West Coast Port to Join Green Marine Environmental Program - 4/17/2013
The Port of Seattle has become the first United States port outside of the Great Lakes region to join Green Marine, the largest voluntary environmental...

Scenario Planning for Freight Transportation Infrastructure Investment - 4/17/2013
The Transportation Research Board's National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) published a report entitled Scenario Planning for Freight Transportation Infrastructure Investment. This report presents findings...

A Discussion on the Increase of Intermodal Traffic - 4/02/2013
This item provides a discussion on current issues affecting major supply chains (e.g., fuel costs, driver shortages, loss of productivity), and how fleets are changing...

Freight Demand Modeling and Data Improvement - 4/02/2013
The Transportation Research Board's (TRB) Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP 2) has published a report for the Capacity Project C20 highlighting the state of the...

Institute for Trade and Transportation Studies March Newsletter - 4/02/2013
The Institute for Trade and Transportation Studies (ITTS) March Newsletter discusses a 2012 update to the state export data provides by ITTS. This data are...

North American Trade Numbers by Mode of Transportation for January - 4/02/2013
The United States Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) reports that the value of trade between the United States and North American trading...

United States and Canada Agree to Begin Pre-Inspection Pilot Project - 4/02/2013
The United States and Canada have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) authorizing a pilot project to conduct pre-inspections of commercial cargo entering the United...

Coast Wide Contract Reached Between Dockworkers, Port Operators - 3/19/2013
The union representing East and Gulf Coast longshoreman has completed negotiations for a six-year agreement with port operators and shipping companies. These negotiations began more...

Freight Shipments Rose 1.2% in January from December - 3/19/2013
The United States Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics' (BTS) Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI) rose 1.2 percent in January 2013 from December 2012....

Los Angeles Harbor Commissioners Approve $500M Rail Project - 3/19/2013
Los Angeles Harbor Commissioners have approved a $500 million project to facilitate the movement of goods from the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach...

Safety at All-Time High for American Railroad Industry - 3/19/2013
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has released 2012 safety data for the railroad industry finding that 2012 had the fewest safety incidents on record. This...

Virginia Agricultural Exports Reach All-Time High in 2012 - 3/19/2013
Agricultural exports in Virginia reached an all-time high in 2012 totaling $2.61 billion, an increase of 12 percent from 2011. The largest exports from Virginia...

CREATE Grade Separation Project Now Underway Near Chicago - 3/06/2013
The Illinois Department of Transportation recently broke ground for a Chicago Regional Environmental and Transportation Efficiency (CREATE) grade separation effort including an intersection reconstruction and...

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Announces Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee Appointments - 3/06/2013
The United States Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has announced five appointments to their Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee (MCSAC). These...

Port Upgrades Urged to Keep Pace with Panama Canal Expansion - 3/06/2013
Port officials at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are expediting plans to upgrade their facilities to prevent container traffic from diverting to...

Report on the Regional Trade between the United States and Canada from 1990 to 2011 - 3/06/2013
The Border Policy Research Institute has released a report highlighting trends of intra-industry trade between the United States and Canada from 1990 to 2011. A...

The Use of Natural Gas an Opportunity for both Railroads and North Dakota - 3/06/2013
Natural gas is currently being produced faster than the infrastructure can capture it in the oil fields of North Dakota. The excess natural gas must...

Hampton Roads, Virginia Regional Freight Study Now Underway - 2/25/2013
The Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization (HRTPO) is currently undertaking an update to their 2007 regional freight study. The 2013 update will focus on commodity...

Maritime Administration Study Finds Great Lake Shipping Showing Signs of Recovery - 2/25/2013
The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) has released findings from a recent study indicating that maritime shipping in the Great Lakes region is showing signs of...

Report on Freight Demand Modeling and Data Improvement Strategic Plan - 2/25/2013
The Transportation Research Board's Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP 2) has released a report entitled Freight Demand Modeling and Data Improvement Strategic Plan. The goal...

U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood Establishes National Freight Advisory Committee - 2/25/2013
U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood has announced the establishment of a National Freight Advisory Committee. This Advisory Committee will provide recommendations to the Secretary of Transportation...

Federal Register Notice Published on February 13, 2013 - Establishment of the National Freight Network - 2/13/2013
Correction - In notice document 2013-02580 appearing on pages 8686-8689, in the Federal Register issue of Wednesday, February 6, 2013.

Federal Register Notice Published on February 6, 2013 - Establishment of the National Freight Network - 2/06/2013
ACTION: Notice. This notice defines the planned process for the designation of the national freight network as required by Section 1115 of the Moving Ahead...

Alabama State Port Authority Ramps up Intermodal Rail Facility at Port of Mobile - 1/30/2013
The Alabama State Port Authority's board of directors has recently approved two measures that will advance the port's new intermodal rail facility. The board has...

Enabling Trade: Valuing Growth Opportunities - 1/30/2013
The World Economic Forum has published a report investigating the influence of supply chain barriers on the global gross domestic product (GDP). This report finds...

Freight Facts and Figures 2012 - 1/30/2013
The Federal Highway Administration's Office of Freight Management of Operations has released Freight Facts and Figures 2012. This report is a snapshot of the volume...

Freight Trip Generation and Land Use: Report and Electronic Database Available - 1/30/2013
The Transportation Research Board has published a joint National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) and National Cooperative Freight Research Program (NCFRP) report entitled Freight Trip...

Minnesota Testing Technology to Assist Truckers Find Parking - 1/30/2013
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is conducting research to better identify truck parking availability. Through the use of cameras to identify available parking spaces,...

Barge Traffic Piles up as Water Levels Fall on Mississippi - 1/09/2013
Low water levels on the Mississippi River are causing supply chain issues as barge companies are reducing both the number of barges on the river...

Compilation of Papers Exploring Freight Systems - 1/09/2013
The Transportation Research Board (TRB) has published Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board, No. 2288 containing 11 papers discussing freight systems. Among...

Handbook on Applying Environmental Benchmarking in Freight Transportation - 1/09/2013
The Transportation Research Board's (TRB) National Freight Cooperative Research Program has released a handbook highlighting how benchmarking can be used to promote environmental performance by...

Northern Virginia Road Expansion: Betting on Dulles Airport as Freight Hub - 1/09/2013
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority intends to develop over 400 acres of land surrounding the Dulles International Airport in Dulles, Virginia to enhance the airport's...

October 2012 Surface Transportation Trade with Canada and Mexico Totaled $85.3 Billion - 1/09/2013
The United States Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) reports that trade using surface transportation between the United States, Canada and Mexico increased by 7.9 percent...

Interactions between Transportation Capacity, Economic Systems, and Land Use - 1/03/2013
The Transportation Research Board (TRB) has published a report under their second Strategic Highways Research Project (SHRP 2) reviewing interactions between transportation capacity, economic systems,...

Los Angeles and Long Beach Ports to Reopen After 8-Day Strike - 1/03/2013
After an eight day strike, clerical workers have agreed to a new contract with the terminal operators at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long...

Metrics of Policy Effects at the Canada - United States Border - 1/03/2013
A recent effort completed by the Border Policy Research Institute (BPRI) reviewed two border-related initiatives (the National Export initiative and the Progress Toward a "Green...

Notional Supply Chain Risk Management Practices for Federal Information Systems - 1/03/2013
This report by the United States Department of Commerce discusses a wide array of practices to help mitigate supply chain risk to federal information systems....

Wisconsin Multimodal Freight Network - 1/03/2013
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) has released draft maps of their Multimodal Freight Network highlighting freight moving through Wisconsin by truck, rail, air, and...

Aligning Strategies to Maximize Impact: Case Studies on Transportation and Economic Development - 12/07/2012
The National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) has published 10 case studies investigating the tie between transportation and economic development. These case studies highlight regional...

Driver Shortage Boosting Dedicated Trucking Business - 12/07/2012
With the increasing shortage of commercial truck drivers, shippers are finding it more and more difficult to both maintain a fleet of vehicles and hire...

Freight Shipments Rose 0.2 Percent in September from August - 12/07/2012
The United States Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics' (BTS) Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI) rose 0.2 percent in September from August 2012. The...

Port of Benton Officials Prepare for Rail Growth - 12/07/2012
Officials at the Port of Benton in Washington state are looking to the future to best plan for an increase of railcar volume in and...

Travel Survey Methods, Freight Data Systems, and Asset Management 2012 - 12/07/2012
The Transportation Research Record (TRR): Journal of the Transportation Research Board has published issued number 2285 highlighting papers on the topics of travel survey methods,...

Cargo Deliveries Stalled by Hurricane Sandy are Recovering - 11/07/2012
While there are continued challenges at the Port of New York/New Jersey due to Hurricane Sandy, cargo deliveries are improving following a week of recovery....

Freight Railroads Make Post-Storm Strides in the Northeast - 11/07/2012
Freight railroads in the Northeast United States are beginning to progress on their post-Hurricane Sandy recovery efforts. Several railroads have resumed service to areas dreamed...

Hurricane Sandy Snarls New York Oil Logistics and Gasoline Deliveries - 11/07/2012
Hurricane Sandy caused significant logistical challenges for the oil and gasoline industry trying to deliver supplies to regional gasoline stations with low supply. Due to...

Port of Virginia Picking Up Slack for Storm-Damaged Port of New York/New Jersey - 11/07/2012
Many vessels originally headed to the New York region were rerouted through the Port of Virginia due to the disruption caused by Hurricane Sandy. While...

How Population Change Affects Supply Chains - 11/05/2012
Recent research has looked to understand how population change affects supply chains and business practices. Researchers have found three characteristics to aid in this explanation:...

Large Cargo Ships Bring Big Changes to Port Everglades - 11/05/2012
The largest cargo ship to ever call port at the Port of Everglades, the MSC Texas, has recently docked at the port. Port officials anticipate...

Measuring the Transportation System from a Supply Chain Perspective - 11/05/2012
The Transportation Research Board (TRB) has published findings from a recent workshop held to discuss freight transportation data as well as how use this data...

Rising Energy Costs May Usher in Freight Rail Revival - 11/05/2012
Rising energy costs are increasing freight rail's competitiveness with other modes of transportation. Moreover, increasing demand for greener fuels coupled with low supplies in Europe...

The Second Strategic Highway Research Program Highlights Freight Transportation Tools - 11/05/2012
The Transportation Research Board (TRB) has released a factsheet highlighting 21 tools included in the three-year plan to implement priority products from TRB's second Strategic...

Global Freight Volumes Suggest Continuous Uncertainty - 10/25/2012
Although recent data presented during the International Transport Forum highlights continued economic uncertainty, there are indications of growing demand. For example, both the German and...

Mexico Freight: Overpass Helps El Paso - 10/25/2012
There are 40,000 jobs in El Paso, Texas related to the region's trade with Mexico. In an effort to improve trade between the regions and...

U.S. Department of Commerce Announces Launch of Advisory Committee on Supply Chain Competitiveness - 10/25/2012
The acting United States Commerce Secretary Rebecca Blank has announced the introduction of an Advisory Committee on Supply Chain Competitiveness. This committee will consist of...

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Awards $30 Million for Clean Diesel Projects - 10/25/2012
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is awarding $30 million in funding for clean diesel projects through the Diesel Emissions Reduction Program (DERA). This...

Web Tool Streamlines Oversize Vehicle Permitting - 10/25/2012
The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has recently completed and implemented a new web tool to streamline oversize vehicle permitting in the state. This...

Mediterranean Shipping Company Sets Record for Biggest Ship in the United States - 10/10/2012
The Mediterranean Shipping Company has deployed the largest vessel on a U.S. route to accommodate the growing demand for goods from Asia. This vessel has...

Port of Tampa Prepares to Unveil New Railroad Line to Boost Cargo and Ethanol Markets - 10/10/2012
After completion of an $11 million Tampa Gateway Rail Terminal, the Port of Tampa will be the first port-based rail facility in the Florida with...

Technology Leads Fleets' Efforts to Diversify Their Service - 10/10/2012
This item discusses challenges faced by shippers looking to diversify their operation and are struggling with scheduling, tracking, and managing their diversified deliveries. The advantages...

The 710: Spine of LA Freeway System and its Missing Link - 10/10/2012
The Long Beach Freeway (710) in Los Angeles, California has had a new 4.5 mile stretch of roadway proposed, but not completed for decades. This...

With Support from the Department of Transportation, Air Cargo Industry Delivers the Goods - 10/10/2012
For many U.S. businesses, air cargo is the mechanism that allows them to keep up with the speed of global commerce. The U.S. Transportation Secretary...

Freight Policy Council: Keeping America's Economy Competitive Starts by Listening to Freight Leaders - 9/24/2012
Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) instructs the USDOT to plan freight investments more systematically. One of USDOT's approaches to addressing systematic...

Logistics Spotlight Tool for Georgia - 9/24/2012
The Georgia Center of Innovation for Logistics has deployed their County Logistics Spotlights, a new tool to generate reports on each of Georgia's 159 counties....

New Pipeline from Ohio to Benefit Western Pennsylvania - 9/24/2012
A new 160 mile underground petroleum pipeline from Ohio to Western Pennsylvania will assist in transporting refined oil products from the Midwest to the Ohio...

Residents Protest Freight Trucks Driving Shortcuts - 9/24/2012
Although there is a designated truck route between Interstate 5 and St. Johns Bridge in Portland, Oregon, many truck drivers are taking a shortcut through...

Traffic Data Quality Verification and Sensor Calibration for Weigh-In-Motion Systems - 9/24/2012
The University of Minnesota's Center for Transportation studies has developed a report reviewing the characteristics of Weigh-in-Motion (WIM) measurements. This report identifies operational modes and...

June 2012 Surface Trade with Canada and Mexico Rose 6.6 Percent From June 2011 - 9/12/2012
The United State Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has reported that surface trade between the United States and both Mexico and Canada was recorded at...

Open Houses Scheduled for Rail Corridor Study - 9/12/2012
The Yuma Metropolitan Planning Organization (YMPO) in Yuma, Arizona is leading the Yuma County Rail Corridor and Logistics Study to identify ideas for the development...

Ports Keep Wisconsin's Economy Afloat and Moving Forward - 9/12/2012
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker has declared the week of August 20-26 as Wisconsin Ports Week. As such, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and the...

Study of U.S. Inland Containerized Cargo Moving Through Canadian and Mexican Seaports - 9/12/2012
The United States Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has published a report investigating whether the United States Harbor and Maintenance Tax, as well as other factors,...

United States Manufacturing Competitiveness Initiative: Dialog on Next Generation Supply Networks and Logistics - 9/12/2012
The Georgia Institute of Technology and the Council on Competitiveness published a report highlighting a future outlook for manufacturing in the United States based off...

Freight Train on Track for First North River Run Since 1989 - 8/28/2012
For the first time since 1989, a freight train will complete a 30-mile trip from North Creek to the closed Tahawus mines in upstate New...

Multimodal Freight Transportation Within the Great Lakes-Saint Lawrence Basin - 8/28/2012
The Transportation Research Board's (TRB) National Cooperative Freight Research Program (NCFRP) published a report describing the current multimodal freight transportation system in the Great Lakes...

Oregon Transportation Commission Approves 38 Projects for ConnectOregon Funding - 8/28/2012
The Oregon Transportation Commission has approved 38 multimodal projects for $40 million in funding through the ConnectOregon IV program. These approved projects came from 65...

Three Part Series: Metropolitan Chicago's Freight Cluster - 8/28/2012
Between a quarter and a third of all freight tonnage in the United States originates, passes, or terminates in the Chicago region. Because of this...

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood Announces Creation of Freight Policy Council - 8/23/2012
USDOT Press Release August 23, 2012 - U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood Announces Creation of Freight Policy Council

Evaluation of the Use of Electronic Shipping Papers for Hazardous Materials Shipments - 8/15/2012
The Transportation Research Board's (TRB) Hazardous Materials Cooperative Research Program (HMCRP) has released a report highlighting the use of electronic shipping papers for hazardous materials...

Institute for Trade and Transportation Studies August Newsletter - 8/15/2012
The Institute for Trade and Transportation Studies (ITTS) August Newsletter discusses datasets and charts available to download through ITTS's website, including charts on domestic freight...

Lessons Learned from Irene: Vermont Regional Planning Committees Address Transportation System Recovery - 8/15/2012
A publication developed with support from both the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) investigates disaster mitigation activities conducted...

Maryland State Highway Administration Helps Truckers Go Paperless with Electronic Hauling Permits - 8/15/2012
Maryland has become the second state in the nation to issue electronic hauling (e-hauling) permits for the trucking industry. These permits can be displayed in...

Port of Gulfport Upgrade to Give Mississippi Greater International Reach - 8/15/2012
The ongoing expansion of the Panama Canal will provide ports on the eastern seaboard greater access to trading partners across the Pacific Ocean. In particular,...

Maryland Department of Transportation Conducts Peer-to-Peer Exchange on Freight Performance Measures - 8/07/2012
On January 12 and 13, 2011, a peer exchange meeting was held in Baltimore, Maryland with the intent of exchanging information on freight performance measures....

Canada and the United States Launch New Technology to Reduce Border Wait Times - 8/02/2012
A partnership between the Federal Highway Administration, United States Customs and Border Protection, the Canada Border Services Agency, and Transport Canada has installed new technology...

Economic Impact of Indiana's Ports Exceeds $6 Billion per Year - 8/02/2012
A recent study reported that Indiana's three ports contributed $6.38 billion to the state economy and supported 51,577 jobs, an increase of 18 percent since...

Review of the 21st Century Truck Partnership, Second Report - 8/02/2012
The 21st Century Truck Partnership (21CTP) is a cooperative research and development partnership including 4 federal agencies and 15 industrial partners with goals such as...

TIGER 2012 Projects keep Freight, Economy Moving - 8/02/2012
Nearly half of the projects selected for TIGER 2012 will directly improve freight flow. The movement of goods over a safe and reliable transportation network...

Work Zone Traffic Analysis - Applications and Decision Framework Publication - 8/02/2012
The Federal Highway Administration's Office of Operations has released their Traffic Analysis Toolbox Volume XII: Work Zone Traffic Analysis - Applications and Decision Framework. This...

2012 Manufacturing and Logistics Report - 7/23/2012
Ball State University's Center for Business and Economic Research has released the 2012 Manufacturing and Logistics Report Card. This study rates each of the 50...

Moving Maine by Moving Goods - 7/23/2012
After years of individual studies assessing the feasibility of forming mode-specific corridors between Searsport and Bangor, Maine, a study has been completed reviewing the feasibility...

Oregon Offering Electric Truck Incentives - 7/23/2012
Oregon's recently initiated Commercial Electric Truck Incentive Program (CETIP) looks to improve air quality through the distribution of $20,000 vouchers to assist in the purchase...

Preparing for Post-Panamax Vessels Report - 7/23/2012
The United States Army Corps of Engineers has submitted a report to Congress examining options for future modification to U.S. ports and waterways. This report...

The Impact of Truck Congestion on Washington State's Economy - 7/23/2012
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and Washington State University (WSU) have produced a report highlighting effects on the regional economy if congestion on...

Detroit-Canada Bridge Much More than Just Another River Crossing - 7/10/2012
More than 8,000 trucks cross the Detroit border each day, nearly all crossing on a single bridge generating significant delays and producing a transportation bottleneck....

Economic Development: Pulling the Right Strings - 7/10/2012
This article identifies five initiatives advancing transportation and logistics investments that support economic development from around the United States. It includes a discussion of initiatives...

Giant Cranes Arrive in Port, Marking New Era for Cargo Handling - 7/10/2012
The Port of Baltimore has recently received new cranes which will be used to unload post-Panamax vessels following the 2014 Panama Canal Expansion. Currently the...

No-Defect Driver-Vehicle Inspection Report for Intermodal Equipment - 7/10/2012
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has announced the No-Defect Driver-Inspection Report (DVIR) for Intermodal Equipment Final Rule eliminating $54 million in unnecessary costs...

Weigh Station Innovations Saving Truckers Time - 7/10/2012
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has released quarterly performance measures from their Gray Notebook. Among other findings, WSDOT has noted that the use...

U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood Announces Funding for 47 TIGER 2012 Projects as Overwhelming Demand for TIGER Dollars Continues - 6/22/2012
USDOT Press Release June 22, 2012 - U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced that 47 transportation projects in 34 states and the District of...

Ames Intermodal Facility Opens its Doors - 6/21/2012
The new $9.2 million Ames Intermodal Facility will bring together car parking and transit access, private and public transportation providers, and the Iowa State University...

An Electrifying Freight Solution on California's Interstate 710 - 6/21/2012
A new technology entitled eHighway involving a highway electrification system similar to what is used in modern-day street cars has been proposed for a pilot...

How a Canadian Pacific Strike Affects Canada's Supply Chain - 6/21/2012
Canadian Pacific (CP) had nearly 4,800 workers go on strike on May 23 due to pension negotiations. These employees were forced back to work on...

Louisiana Ports Play an Important Role in the State's Economic Picture - 6/21/2012
A recent economic impact study has revealed that more than 396,000 Louisiana jobs are tied directly to Louisiana's maritime industry resulting in $19.5 billion in...

Minnesota Unveils a Compelling 50-Year Vision and Guiding Principles for Transportation - 6/21/2012
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has developed a two minute update video on their Minnesota Go initiative which looks to develop a 50-year transportation...

Article: Moving the Nation's Goods - 6/06/2012
FHWA and the I-95 Corridor Coalition examine institutional arrangements to improve the performance of multistate freight corridors. Check out these organizational options. (FHWA Public Roads...

Auburn, Cities Seeking Ways to Support Freight Corridors - 6/06/2012
A recent vote in Auburn, Washington has defeated a $59 million road bond measure and removed a significant funding source for freight corridors. This item...

Groundbreaking Rule to Prevent Rollover Crashes for Nation's Large Trucks, Buses - 6/06/2012
The United States Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has proposed a new federal motor vehicle safety standard to require electronic stability...

Intermodal Freight Center Could Help Northwest Indiana Capitalize On Industry - 6/06/2012
A recent regional transportation study found that the freight hauling and logistics industry generates an estimated $3.2 billion in annual sales revenue and either directly...

Survey of the Status of Truck Safety: Brazil, China, Australia, and the United States - 6/06/2012
A recent report by the University of Michigan reviews the status of truck safety in four countries: Australia, Brazil, China, and the United States. The...

Washington Freight and Goods Transportation System Maps Now Available - 6/06/2012
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has released their 2011 Freight and Goods Transportation System (FGTS) maps highlighting tonnage volume classifications for Washington roadways,...

Burlington Northern Santa Fe Plans to Spend $202 Million in Nebraska - 5/11/2012
Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railway announced that the company is planning to spend over $200 million on maintenance and rail capacity improvement projects in...

Dedicated Revenue Mechanisms for Freight Transportation Investment - 5/11/2012
The Transportation Research Board's National Cooperative Freight Research Program (NCFRP) has released their Report 15: Dedicated Revenue Mechanisms for Freight Transportation Investment. This report focuses...

New Concept for Moving Freight Along Interstate 35 - 5/11/2012
A project under study by the Texas Department of Transportation would construct conveyor belt-like lanes above the interstate to transport freight containers. This project looks...

Oklahoma's New Port of Entry Weigh Station Unveiled - 5/11/2012
Oklahoma's first port of entry weigh station has recently been opened along I-35 near the Kansas border. This facility replaces an older weigh station and...

Study Will Detail Minnesota Freight Movement - 5/11/2012
Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is currently investigating improvements to the Winona-area freight industry as a part of a six-part series of studies to determine...

Freight Transportation and Economic Development: Planning for the Panama Canal Expansion - 5/01/2012
The National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) Research Foundation has released a report providing an overview on the possible effects of the Panama Canal expansion....

Institute for Trade and Transportation Studies April Newsletter - 5/01/2012
The Institute for Trade and Transportation Studies (ITTS) April Newsletter discusses the recently completed third annual Freight in the Southeast conference which took place in...

Institute Launches Logistics-Distribution Index to Help Businesses - 5/01/2012
The University of Louisville's Logistics and Distribution Institute has developed a monthly economic indicator to assist in monitoring market well-being and aid in investment decisions....

National Clean Diesel Funding Assistance Program Request for Proposals - 5/01/2012
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has opened their request for proposals for the fiscal year 2012 National Clean Diesel Funding Assistance Program. This program...

Thinking About the Next Big Supply Chain Disruption - 5/01/2012
This item discusses the value of supply chain risk management citing examples of recent natural disasters as well as previous man-made crises. Included are both...

50 Years after Historic JFK Message to Congress, Transportation Still the Thread that Connects our Nation - 4/18/2012
Fifty years after President John F. Kennedy wrote to Congress on transportation, his message is still relevant today: to ensure economic growth, the nation requires...

Development of a Methodology for the Assessment of Sea Level Rise Impacts - 4/18/2012
Although there are numerous studies and models projecting future rates of sea level rise (SLR), there has not been a consensus on how to use...

Truck Border Crossings from Mexico to the United States Increased 1.7 Percent in 2011 from 2010 - 4/18/2012
The United States Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) reported there were 10.4 million commercial truck border crossings from Mexico into the United...

2010 Status of the Nation's Highways, Bridges, and Transit: Conditions and Performance - 3/30/2012
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has released the 2010 edition of the Status of the Nation's Highways, Bridges, and Transit: Conditions and Performance. This report...

Carbon Disclosure Project Supply Chain Report 2012 - 3/30/2012
The Carbon Disclosure Project's (CDP) Supply Chain Report for 2012 is the group's fourth annual global study highlighting the preparedness of supply chains for climate...

Identification and Evaluation of Freight Demand Factors - 3/30/2012
The Transportation Research Board's (TRB) Cooperative Freight Research Program (NCFRP) developed a web-only document entitled Identification and Evaluation of Freight Demand Factors which highlights variables...

Preserving and Protecting Freight Infrastructure and Routes - 3/30/2012
The Transportation Research Board's (TRB) Cooperative Freight Research Program (NCFRP) has published Report 16: Preserving and Protecting Freight Infrastructure and Routes. The report provides decision...

St. Lawrence Seaway Reopens for 2012 Navigation Season - 3/30/2012
The St. Lawrence Seaway has reopened for the 2012 navigation season following the winter maintenance season as part of the DOT's 10-year Asset Renewal Program,...

Final Two Megaloads Leave the Port of Lewiston - 3/20/2012
The final 2 of 34 megaloads has left the Port of Lewiston, Idaho. Although there was a number of protests during the 18 month duration...

First Train Operates Over NCDOT's Piedmont and Northern Railroad Corridor in More Than 20 Years - 3/20/2012
North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has recently turned over the Piedmont and Northern Railroad corridor to a short line railroad company for future inspection,...

Increased Amount of Rail Freight Requires Cities to Change - 3/20/2012
While moving freight by rail can provide a more sustainable transportation network than moving freight over the road, an increase in rail traffic can cause...

Institute for Trade and Transportation Studies March Newsletter - 3/20/2012
The Institute for Trade and Transportation Studies (ITTS) March Newsletter discusses freight dependence in the Southeastern United States. This newsletter divides freight dependence estimates from...

December 2011 Surface Trade with Canada and Mexico Rose 11.6 Percent from December 2010 - 3/07/2012
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) has reported that surface trade between the United States and both Canada and Mexico was...

Defining the Washington State Truck Intermodal Network - 3/07/2012
The Washington Department of Transportation has published a report presenting recommendations for criteria to be used in defining the Washington State truck intermodal network in...

Eastern Ports Scramble to Get Ready for New Panama Canal Era - 3/07/2012
The expansion of the Panama Canal is set to complete within the next three years allowing vessels large enough to carry twice the amount of...

Houston Business Held Back by Truck Shortages - 3/07/2012
Although the Port of Houston ranks first in the U.S. in ports handling foreign waterborne tonnage and second in terms of overall tonnage, there are...

National Center for Freight and Infrastructure Research and Education (CFIRE) Newsletter: Fall/Winter 2011 - 3/07/2012
The National Center for Freight and Infrastructure Research and Education (CFIRE) has released their Fall/Winter 2011 newsletter highlighting various freight transportation topics, including: shifting freight...

Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Category (BASIC) Factsheets - 2/23/2012
The Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) Program has released factsheets highlighting the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASIC). These factsheets are targeted for motor...

Floodwaters Are Gone, but Supply Chain Issues Linger - 2/23/2012
Prior to the recent record-setting flood, factories in Thailand produced nearly half of the world's hard disk drives. Even weeks after the floodwaters receded from...

Michigan Releases 20-Year Rail Plan - 2/23/2012
The Michigan Department of Transportation released their 20-year plan guiding the development of freight and passenger rail within the state. This rail plan identifies current...

Mid-America Freight Coalition Freight Notes Newsletter - 2/23/2012
The Winter 2012 edition of the Mid-America Freight Coalition (MAFC) Freight Notes newsletter includes articles on the Central Minnesota Freight Study, Developing a Regional Freight...

Transportation, Jobs, and the 2012 State of the Union - 2/23/2012
The recent State of the Union address highlighted Present Obama's blueprint for an American economy built to last; an economy requiring a solid foundation of...

Coming to Term with Today's Supply Chain Challenges - 2/07/2012
This article includes updated definitions on nine significant supply chain terms, why these terms are important to supply chain professionals, and how each term affects...

Institute for Trade and Transportation Studies January Newsletter - 2/07/2012
The Institute for Trade and Transportation Studies (ITTS) January Newsletter, a newsletter that provides a regional awareness for improving freight transportation, contains information on the...

Interactive State Transportation Facts and Figures - 2/07/2012
The United States Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) has released an interactive web application allowing users to view state transportation statistics and...

National Cooperative Freight Research Program: A Status Report 2011 - 2/07/2012
TRB's National Cooperative Freight Research Program (NCFRP) Research Results Digest 3, NCFRP: A Status Report is a staff digest of the progress and status of...

November 2011 Surface Trade with Canada and Mexico Rose 12.7 Percent from November 2010 - 2/07/2012
Surface trade with the United States, Mexico, and Canada was reported as 12.7 percent higher in November 2011 than in November 2010, totaling $76.7 billion...

Expedited Carriers: The Fast and the Furious - 1/24/2012
Technology plays a key role in ensuring that expedited shipments arrive on time to the correct location, and this technology is present from route planning...

Federal Maritime Commission Filings Argue Harbor Tax Doesn't Shift Cargo to Canada - 1/24/2012
Since February 2011, the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has been determining if US-bound containers are being shipped through Canadian ports to avoid paying a Harbor...

Freight Facts and Figures 2011 - 1/24/2012
The Federal Highway Administration's Office of Freight Management of Operations (HOFM) has released Freight Facts and Figures 2011. Among other topics, this publication reviews the...

Smart Roads May Be Reality by 2020 - 1/24/2012
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have outlined the Smart Roadside Initiate, or a plan to outfit...

The Race to Dig Deeper Ports For Bigger Cargo Ships - 1/24/2012
The completion of the Panama Canal expansion in 2014 will provide post-Panamax vessels, ships that carry two or three times the load of standard freighters,...

Marine Highways Vessel Designs Point Toward the Future - 1/05/2012
The United State Maritime Administration has released 11 new designs for vessels intended to navigate America's costal Marine Highways. These new designs focus on the...

New "Mobile App" Displays Truck Parking For Truckers To Ride Out The Storm - 1/05/2012
The Maryland Department of Transportation in partnership with the Maryland Motor Truck Association and I-95 Corridor Coalition have announced a new pilot project for emergency...

Oregon DOT Receives 70 Applications Requesting $84 Million for Multimodal Projects - 1/05/2012
The Oregon Department of Transportation has received 70 applications requesting over $84 million for the next round of ConnectOregon funding. ConnectOregon, currently in its fourth...

Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority Releases Port of Toledo Economic Impact Study - 1/05/2012
The Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority and the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation have released a study highlighting the economic impacts of the Port of Toledo....