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May 15th, 2025
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Dallas Fort Worth airport receives $52 million in FAA grants

By Melina Druga  |   November 29, 2017   |   Air

Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport recently received two grants from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) totaling more than $52 million. The grants will be used to rebuild one of its ...

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UPS pens agreement with Big Ox Energy for millions of gallons of renewable natural gas annually

By Chris Galford  |   November 28, 2017   |   News

UPS is taking a huge step forward in the use of renewable natural gas (RNG), with the announcement of an agreement with Big Ox Energy that calls for 10 million gallons per year. Not only is this t...

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New York & New Jersey Port Authority earns accreditation for carbon-reduction efforts

By Aaron Martin  |   November 28, 2017   |   Air

In recognition of its commitment to reduce carbon emissions at all five of its airports, the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey recently earned Airports Council International’s (ACI) Airport Ca...

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Emirates Airlines named ‘launch customer’ of IATA’s Dangerous Good Regulations for Electronic Flight Bags

By Aaron Martin  |   November 28, 2017   |   Air

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) named on Monday Emirates Airlines as the launch customer for its Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) for Electronic Flight Bags (eFB) format, which aim...

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Independent drivers request ELD rule exception

By Melina Druga  |   November 28, 2017   |   Federal

The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) recently filed a petition with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) for a 5-year exc...

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FMCSA to provide guidance on electronic logging device rule

By Melina Druga  |   November 28, 2017   |   Featured

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) plans to provide guidance on the Congressionally-mandated electronic logging device (ELD) rule, the FMCSA ...

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Marylanders buckling up more, but not all the time

By Melina Druga  |   November 28, 2017   |   News

More Maryland residents are buckling up, but not in all circumstances, according to the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT). The department recently conducted the MDOT Motor Vehicle Admini...

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Rail Customer Coalition points to continuing issues with CSX rail service, calls for changes

By Aaron Martin  |   November 27, 2017   |   Federal

The Rail Customer Coalition recently called Congress and the Surface Transportation Board (STB) to address issues with CSX rail service that continue to cause “significant problems” for shippers d...

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Ohio State University introduces parking management software from NuPark

By Chris Galford  |   November 27, 2017   |   News

In an effort to wrangle the parking challenges brought by 94,000 students, faculty and staff, Ohio State University has brought in a new, cloud-based technology solution from provider NuPark. The ...

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Amtrak reached record passenger trips, earnings in fiscal year 2017

By Aaron Martin  |   November 27, 2017   |   Federal

Amtrak recorded 31.7 million passenger trips, $3.2 billion in total revenue, and $194 million in operating earnings in the fiscal year ending in September — all which set new record highs. All A...

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Study on potential for passenger rail between Oklahoma, South Texas advances to next phase

By Aaron Martin  |   November 27, 2017   |   News

The Texas Department of Transportation recently announced that exploration of potential routes for passenger rail service extending 850 miles between Oklahoma City and South Texas will be the focus of...

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NTSB warns pilots of intersection takeoffs

By Melina Druga  |   November 27, 2017   |   Air

Many pilots reduce departure delays and taxi time by using an intersection takeoff. The National Traffic Safety Board (NTSB), however, is warning pilots in a safety alert that there are risks associat...

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Federal Maritime Commission to hold hearing to clarify changes

By Melina Druga  |   November 27, 2017   |   Federal

The Federal Maritime Commission has scheduled public hearings for Jan. 16-17 on raised issues associated with detention, demurrage, and per diem charges. The hearings are in response to a petition ...

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Thanksgiving week gasoline prices on the decline

By Melina Druga  |   November 24, 2017   |   Featured

The national average gasoline price at the start of Thanksgiving week was $2.54; 2 cents cheaper than last month but 40 cents more expensive than Thanksgiving week 2016. At 55 percent of gas statio...

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Arizona using funds for vehicle crash data

By Melina Druga  |   November 24, 2017   |   News

The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) is creating accurate vehicle crash data with the aid of a $389,520 grant from the Arizona Governor's Office of Highway Safety. The data will be used ...

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FAA evaluating system for authorizing drones

By Melina Druga  |   November 22, 2017   |   Air

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is evaluating a system that would automatically approve most requests from unmanned aircraft (UAS) operators operating in specific airspace below designated a...

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Prior authorization required for unauthorized pilots, FAA says

By Aaron Martin  |   November 22, 2017   |   Air

As ski season approaches and pilots make flight plans to touch down in small mountain airports, the FAA recently issued a reminder that instrument-rated pilots must have prior authorization to request...

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US DoT approves proposed joint venture between Delta Airlines, Korean Air

By Aaron Martin  |   November 22, 2017   |   Air

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DoT) approved a joint venture between Delta Airlines and Korean Air on Friday, advancing an initiative between the companies to expand the trans-Pacific flight n...

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FAA turns to public input for its drone design criteria

By Chris Galford  |   November 21, 2017   |   Air

In a first for unmanned aircraft systems, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is currently seeking public comment on its criteria for drone airworthiness. A notice was posted in the Federal ...

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Curtis Carr (center)

Carr named National Safety Director of the Year by American Trucking Association

By Alex Murtha  |   November 21, 2017   |   Federal

The American Trucking Association’s (ATA) Safety Management Council recently named Curtis Carr of Estes Express Lines as the winner of the National Safety Director Award for 2017. Presented annua...

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