FedEx launches new sustainability tool
FedEx Corp. recently launched its new tool, FedEx Sustainability Insights, in the United States. The cloud-based tool uses near-real time FedEx network data to estimate greenhouse gas emissions for...
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FTA asks for comment on National Public Transportation Safety Plan update
On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced that it was seeking feedback on its updated plan to strengthen safety for both transit workers an...
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NHTSA proposes required automatic emergency braking systems
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently announced a proposed rule that would require automatic emergency braking (AEB) and pedestrian ...
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Vermont Agency of Transportation offers grant funding for small-scale highway safety improvement projects
The Vermont Agency of Transportation (AOT) announced in May it would be offering small-scale Highway Safety Improvement Program grants. The Small Scale Local Safety Grant Program will provide gran...
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House committee seeks update on rail safety efforts
Members of the U.S. House Science, Space, and Technology Committee recently sent a letter to the Department of Transportation (DOT) requesting information on research, development, and technology (RD&...
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Legislation addressing FAA system outages heading to president’s desk
Bipartisan legislation that would help prevent Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) system outages heads to President Joe Biden for his signature. The NOTAM Improvement Act would require the FA...
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Tosca launches tool to help companies reduce environmental footprint
Reusable packaging company Tosca has launched a new life cycle analysis (LCA) tool that will companies transporting bulk liquids reduce their environmental footprint. The tool would allow companie...
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Caltrans awarded $7.7M federal grant to support Southern California Mobility Wallet
The Federal Highway Administration recently awarded the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) a $7.7 million federal Advanced Transportation Technology and Innovation grant to support the...
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New Jersey DOT announces nine federal grants to improve local transportation
The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT), in conjunction with the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC), announced Friday nine federal grants for local transportation improve...
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PGT Trucking launches clean energy supply chain initiative with Nikola, Nucor
PGT Trucking, Inc., a flatbed transportation company, said it launched a sustainable shipping solutions program last week in partnership with Nikola and Nucor. The company said it had delivered its...
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Legislation seeks to lower gasoline prices, encouraging increased domestic energy production
Legislation recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives would lower gasoline prices, encourage increased domestic energy production, and reduce reliance on foreign energy sources. The ...
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LSB Industries, Amogy announce low-carbon ammonia fuel collaboration
LSB Industries, Inc., and Amogy, Inc., announced Thursday they had entered into an agreement to promote the adoption of low-carbon ammonia as a marine fuel. The memorandum of understanding (MOU) w...
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Louisiana DOTD announces major project to repair I-20
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development said Thursday it would begin work on major repairs to I-20 in Bossier City and parts of Shreveport. The much anticipate project will incl...
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Vermont awards more than $4M in municipal road grants
The Vermont Agency of Transportation (AOT) recently awarded 233 municipalities $4.04 million in state fiscal year 2024 Municipal Roads Grants-in-Aid Program grants. Grants are awarded to municipali...
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Auto industry urges passage of legislation to halt catalytic convertor theft
Twenty auto industry partners recently sent a letter to the U.S. House and Senate Commerce Committee leaders urging the passage of bipartisan legislation aimed at combating catalytic convertor theft. ...
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MTA Board approves contract using lasers to combat leaves on rails
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced Wednesday it had approved a contract that would allow Metro-North Railroad to outfit a train to use lasers as a way to combat fallen leaves on...
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Logistics services and supply chain solutions provider expands services
Wesco International, a Pennsylvania-based business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions provider, recently expanded its portfolio of services to help customers, supp...
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FHWA awards grants to eight states for advanced transportation technology
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced Wednesday it had awarded more than $52 million in Advanced Transportation Technology and Innovation (ATTAIN) g...
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GAO makes recommendations regarding tourism
The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently issued the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) with two recommendations regarding the collection of data on travel and tourism. The depa...
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Experts Advise Shippers, Carriers, and 3PLs to Evaluate Rate Strategies as Spot Rates Slip Further
With spot rates slipping further in March and April — resulting in a historically large spread between spot and contract rates — experts say that shippers, carriers, and third-party logistics comp...
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