FAA committee releases drone report
The Unmanned Aircraft Systems Identification and Tracking Aviation Rulemaking Committee recently submitted a report on technologies available to identify and track drones. The committee is charter...
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Truck tonnage in November grows 2.3 percent
In November, truck tonnage grew 2.3 percent after increasing 3.9 percent in October, according to the American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage I...
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Senate eyes infrastructure funding
A key senator pledged Wednesday to move ahead with efforts to finance a major infrastructure initiative during a hearing on trucking and transportation needs. “That’s going to happen. We’re g...
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Democratic leaders of House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee voice support for domestic procurement priorities
Ahead of planned talks about a federal infrastructure package, members of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee voiced support on Monday for Buy America and Buy American domestic proc...
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FAA announces new airspace restrictions near Department of Energy facilities for drones
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued new airspace restrictions for drones near seven Department of Energy (DoE) facilities on Monday in response to reports of unauthorized flights near the...
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Industry’s first detailed smart bike report shows economic, health and social benefits
A report released this week by the dockless smart bike sharing company LimeBike has taken the data of more than 1 million rides and found a $5-$7 less per mile cost average against ridesharing and $0....
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ASA supports automotive data bill
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) recently expressed its support for the automotive data access bill under development by U.S. Rep. Earl “Buddy” Carter (R-GA). The bill would create a U....
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Trucking group happy ELD effective date has arrived
The electronic logging devices (ELD) mandate went into effect this week, an event the American Trucking Associations (ATA) believes is a step forward for the industry. “Electronic logging devices...
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North Carolina enters second phase of USDA Cold Treatment Pilot Program at Port of Wilmington
North Carolina Ports have made the Port of Wilmington unique among South Atlantic ports with the announcement that it would enter a second phase of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) Co...
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Japan shows interest in expanding trade relations with Florida’s Port Manatee
Japan’s top Florida-based diplomat visited the International Trade Hub at Port Manatee and met with area business leaders on Friday to explore ways to build on commercial ties that currently bring m...
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Proposed high-speed rail projects in Florida, Texas move forward
High-speed passenger rail projects proposed for Florida and Texas advanced on Friday as the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) completed the Florida project’s environmental review process and...
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Biodiesel production still rising in US despite tax credit loss
Despite the expiration of the federal biodiesel blender’s tax credit at the end of 2016, biodiesel production has been on the rise in the United States, according to the U.S. Energy Information Admi...
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Port of Corpus Christie executive director retiring
John LaRue, Port of Corpus Christi executive director, will be stepping down Jan. 1 and retiring officially in June 2019, Port Commission Chairman Charles W. Zahn said. After stepping down, LaRue w...
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Association forecasts 27.2 million cruise passengers in 2018
In 2018, 27.2 million passengers are forecasted to sail on cruise ships, according to Cruise Lines International Association’s (CLIA) 2018 State of the Cruise Industry Outlook. To meet demand, 27...
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NBAA supports Congressional tax bill
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) recently expressed its support for the final version of the Congressional tax bill. “We are pleased with the final tax legislation that emerged f...
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USDA highlights infrastructure investments in rural areas
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue recently highlighted the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) investments in rural communities’ infrastructure, which are expected to boost economic growth. ...
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More than 107 million Americans expected to travel for Christmas holiday
This Christmas season, 107.3 million Americans are expected to travel from Dec. 23 to Jan.1, according to AAA. The majority of travelers, 97.4 million, are expected to drive, a 3 percent increase ...
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Idaho approves $86 million more for I-84 project
The Idaho Transportation Board recently voted to allocate an additional $86 million to the Interstate 84 corridor project. The $330 million project will widen I-84 from Nampa to Caldwell. The funds...
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Research will try to find ways to save highway lives
The Behavioral Traffic Safety Cooperative Research Program (BTSCRP), with funding from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), will research ways to save lives, prevent injuries, a...
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Collision between Army helicopter, recreational drone caused by civilian disregard for temporary flight restriction, safety guidelines
A recent collision between a U.S. Army helicopter and a recreational drone in New York occurred because the drone was intentionally being flown outside of the operator’s visual range, according to a...
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