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US drivers traveled 1.58 trillion miles during first half of 2017

By Melina Druga  |   September 5, 2017   |   Federal

U.S. drivers traveled more than 1.58 trillion miles in the first six months of the year, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). FHWA c...

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Weigh-in-motion systems save truckers time, money

By Melina Druga  |   September 5, 2017   |   News

Weigh-in-motion (WIM) systems in Idaho have saved the trucking industry $3.475 million, the Idaho Transportation Department said. WIM systems allow commercial trucks that meet weight and size limit...

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Auto industry embraces potential opportunities of NAFTA renegotiation talks

By Chris Galford  |   September 1, 2017   |   Featured

Auto industry groups are fully engaged in the ongoing North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) renegotiations, hopeful to see the massive trade pact modernized in many ways, but meeting the threat ...

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NYC Ferry turns image around in new customer satisfaction survey

By Chris Galford  |   September 1, 2017   |   Maritime

Following a rough launch, the NYC Ferry has bounced back in latest figures, reporting over 90 percent customer satisfaction from the New York City Economic Development Corporation for its first four m...

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AngelWing tractor trailer side guard prevents sedan underride in 40mph IIHS crash test

By Alex Murtha  |   September 1, 2017   |   Federal

An aftermarket device developed by AirFlow Detector, Inc., called the AngelWing, recently prevented a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu sedan from sliding underneath a tractor trailer in a 40mph crash test conduc...

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CBP selects Rockwell Collins’ border management solution for international passenger processing

By Alex Murtha  |   September 1, 2017   |   Federal

Rockwell Collins’ ARINC Border Management Solutions was recently selected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) as its supplier of advance passenger information (API) and passenger name record...

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Aircraft brokers team up for Hurricane Harvey relief effort

By Melina Druga  |   September 1, 2017   |   Air

Aircraft brokers Par Avion President Janine Iannarelli and jetAVIVA COO Robin Eissler have partnered to coordinate relief efforts for Hurricane Harvey victims. Patient Airlift Service and Sky Hope ...

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FHWA to provide $25 million in relief funds to Texas

By Melina Druga  |   September 1, 2017   |   Federal

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) will provide $25 million in Emergency Relief funds to help Texas repair infrastructure destroyed by Hurricane Harvey, U.S. Department of Transportation Secret...

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Port of Corpus Christi recovering from Hurricane Harvey

By Melina Druga  |   September 1, 2017   |   Maritime

The Port of Corpus Christi Authority (PCCA) recently announced the facility is in the post-storm stage of its 2017 Port Hurricane Readiness Plan. Security Command Center and Harbor Master Office em...

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Not everyone’s on board with a proposal to raise passenger facility charge cap

By Kim Riley  |   August 31, 2017   |   Air

The runway must be cleared by Sept. 30 for takeoff of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization — but even a civil approach appears daunting at this point. FAA reauthorization fac...

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Montana Public Service Commission authorizes Lyft to begin operations in-state

By Chris Galford  |   August 31, 2017   |   News

With a 4-1 approval of Lyft, Inc.’s license to operate in the state of Montana by the Montana Public Service Commission, it has become the second authorized Technology Network Carrier (TNC) in-state...

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US Transportation Department announces $900 million Maryland Purple Line Light Rail project

By Alex Murtha  |   August 31, 2017   |   Featured

A $900 million federal grant agreement for the development of the Maryland Purple Line Light Rail Project was recently announced by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Transit Admi...

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American Trucking Association renews featured product agreement with EROAD

By Alex Murtha  |   August 31, 2017   |   News

The American Trucking Association (ATA) recently announced it will renew a featured product agreement with EROAD for use of its electronic compliance, tax, safety and fleet management services. ER...

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Hurricane Harvey increases gasoline prices 4 cents nationally

By Melina Druga  |   August 31, 2017   |   Federal

Hurricane Harvey, which hit Texas on Friday, has pushed the price of gasoline nationally to $2.37 a gallon, 4 cents higher than prior to the storm. The increase is the result of a quarter of the Gu...

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Maria Cantwell

Sen. Cantwell issues statement on infrastructure council resignation

By Melina Druga  |   August 31, 2017   |   Federal

Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA), the ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, recently released a statement addressing her resignation from President Donald Trump’s National I...

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Mississippi opposes changes to vehicle weight limits

By Melina Druga  |   August 31, 2017   |   Federal

The Mississippi Transportation Commission recently sent a letter to Congress opposing changes to vehicle weight limits on the Interstate Highway System. Changes would potentially allow six-axle Twi...

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Passenger Ferry Grant Program to offer $30 million in funding

By Melina Druga  |   August 30, 2017   |   Federal

Congress recently authorized the Passenger Ferry Grant Program to provide approximately $30 million in competitive grant funding for fiscal year 2017. The program was authorized by the Moving Ahe...

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United giving bonus miles to those who donate to Hurricane Harvey relief charities

By Melina Druga  |   August 30, 2017   |   Air

United Airlines recently announced it will give up to three million bonus miles to MileagePlus members who donate to Hurricane Harvey relief charities. The charities are the American Red Cross, Am...

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Ryan Martinez

Southwest names Martinez investor relations managing director

By Melina Druga  |   August 30, 2017   |   Air

Southwest Airlines recently promoted Ryan Martinez from senior director of the Financial Planning & Analysis Corporate Team to Managing Director Investor Relations, which will go into effect on Sept. ...

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Matson purchases three cranes for Honolulu Harbor terminal

By Melina Druga  |   August 30, 2017   |   Maritime

Matson, a U.S. shipping company in the Pacific, recently purchased three 65 long-ton capacity cranes from Paceco Corp. for its Sand Island Terminal in Honolulu Harbor. Three existing cranes will also...

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