ATA releases trucking trends report
The American Trucking Associations (ATA) recently released the latest edition of ATA American Trucking Trends 2017. The ATA releases information on the trucking industry annually. In 2016, the...
Read MoreFederal
Association supports investigation into Chinese trade policies
The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) recently voiced its support for President Donald Trump’s proposed investigation of Chinese trade policies on intellectual property. Trump si...
Read More
Gas prices on the rise for much of the US
Due to increasing gasoline production levels, high seasonal demand and rebalancing attempts on the global oil market, gas prices are expected to continue rising over the summer, according to the Ameri...
Read More
Canadian transcontinental railway establishes direct line from Vancouver to Detroit
The Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (CP) announced this week that its transcontinental railway, which links eight major ports in the United States and Canada, will now offer direct rail service betwe...
Read More
Ballast water management treaty set to enter into force in September
A treaty to introduce global regulations to control the transfer of potentially dangerous invasive maritime species will enter into force on Sept. 8, 2017, according to a release from the Internationa...
Read More
David Pekoske
Pekoske confirmed, sworn in as TSA Administrator
The U.S. Senate recently confirmed David Pekoske as the seventh administrator of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) following a nomination by President Donald Trump. “I am deeply h...
Read More
Experts gather at Michigan technical conference to discuss future of alternative fuel vehicles
Approximately 150 representatives of the auto industry, alternative fuel vehicle market, and major utilities gathered in Lansing, Michigan last week to tackle issues governing the future of alternativ...
Read More
Geldaker selected as Alaska Airlines’ director of government affairs
Alaska Airlines recently named Kate Geldaker as the company’s new director of government affairs, which went into effect on Aug. 10. In her new role, Geldaker will represent the airline before a...
Read More
Strike authorization vote set for Frontier Airlines pilots
Due to the slow pace of contract talks, officials at Frontier Airlines recently indicated they will ask the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), who represents the airlines’ employees, to give the th...
Read More
SOMWME conference will highlight industry automation, maritime skills crisis
Attendees of the Seatrade Offshore Marine & Workboats Middle East (SOMWME) conference in Singapore next month will find their attentions largely focused on how to fix a massive shortfall in qualified ...
Read More
Freight carried nationally fell 0.8 percent in June
The Freight Transportation Services Index dropped 0.8 percent in June from the previous month, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics. The inde...
Read More
Allegiant Air flight attendants seek arbitration from National Mediation Board
Having failed for six years to negotiate a contract, the Transport Workers Union (TWU) of America, AFL-CIO, which is representing Allegiant Air’s flight attendants, has requested the help of its med...
Read More
FAA must work with its Asia-Pacific counterparts, Huerta says
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Michael P. Huerta, speaking at the Asia-Pacific Directors General of Civil Aviation Conference, recently told aviation leaders the FAA and Asian age...
Read More
US Transportation Department announces finalists for $78.9 million road-project grants
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) recently announced the list of this year’s proposed FASTLANE Small Project grants. The list was given to the authorizing committees of jurisdiction f...
Read More
NATCA applauds Sumwalt’s confirmation for NTSB Chair
Officials with the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) recently congratulated Robert L. Sumwalt III for his confirmation by the U.S. Senate as chair of the National Transportation Saf...
Read More
ACPA, industry allies rally support for airport construction funding
The American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA), along with other industry allies, co-signed letters asking Congress to increase aviation infrastructure funding. The letters are part of a push fo...
Read More
FAA considering change to Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum authorization process
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is considering a change to its Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) authorization process. RVSM is the global standard for the separation between a...
Read More
Gas prices 23 cents higher than 2016
The national average for gasoline is $2.35, representing a 23-cent increase from August 2016, according to the Energy Information Administration. The increase is also 9 cents higher than July and...
Read More
Federal Highway Administration names two to fill senior positions
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) recently filled two senior positions. Brandye Hendrickson was appointed deputy administrator. She will lead the 2,900-employee agency and oversee its $44 ...
Read More
Bill would prohibit drones near airports, aircraft
U.S. Rep. Jim Langevin (D-RI) and Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) recently introduced a bill that would restrict drones from flying near aircraft. The Drone Operator Safety Act was included in the S...
Read More