Maryland updates mobile driving app
The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) recently launched the updated version of its MD Practice Driving Test mobile app. The free app is designed to test ...
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WYDOT partners up to test new vehicular safety communication tech
A joint trial by the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT), the University of Wyoming, and other partners has successfully demonstrated a new connected vehicle alert system allowing vehicles to...
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Senators raise questions about Uber’s response to reported 2015 data breach
Amid reports that Uber paid hackers $100,000 to delete customer information that was obtained in a data breach, a group of senators raised questions on Monday about the alleged breach and the companyâ...
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Increasing numbers of older licensed drivers sets record for second year
The number of licensed drivers older than 65 climbed to 41.7 million in 2016, which accounted for nearly one in five of the nation’s 221.7 million licensed drivers, outpacing every other age group, ...
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Independent drivers request ELD rule exception
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
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
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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Ohio State University introduces parking management software from NuPark
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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Thanksgiving week gasoline prices on the decline
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
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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UCLA develops device to make hydrogen vehicles economical
Researchers at UCLA have developed a device that has the potential to make hydrogen-fuel vehicles more economical. The device uses solar power to create and store energy. It can produce hydrogen ...
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Carr named National Safety Director of the Year by American Trucking Association
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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511PAConnect receives several transportation awards
511PAConnect, a Pennsylvania initiative that provides motorists with information during long-term road closures, has won four transportation awards, Gov. Tom Wolf recently said. Drivers who want to...
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NY/NJ Port Authority prepared for Thanksgiving travelers
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is prepared for the influx of travelers this Thanksgiving holiday five-day weekend. The authority estimates 6 million travelers will use the authority’s...
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AAA projects largest volume of Thanksgiving travelers since 2005
Travel by car, plane, and train are all expected to increase this Thanksgiving as 50.9 million Americans have trips of 50 miles or more planned - the most since 2005 - AAA reported on Thursday. De...
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PCI urges Thanksgiving travelers to prioritize safety
As travelers set out for Thanksgiving celebrations, the Property Casualty Insurance Association of America (PCI) outlined simple steps to modify driver behaviors that can prevent crashes and save live...
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National Insurance Crime Bureau releases report on vehicles stolen during 2016 holiday season
A new report has been issued by the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) this week that lends a bit of insight into vehicle thefts surrounding the 2016 holiday season. In total, 11 holidays were ...
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Oklahoma DOT seeks public feedback on transportation program
The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) is asking for public comments on its Statewide Transportation Improvement Program, which details a list of regionally significant construction projects...
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American Trucking Associations encourages drivers to react to first responders
American Trucking Associations (ATA) and America’s Road Team, a national public outreach program, are encouraging drivers to react to emergency responders while on the road. The top cause of deat...
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NTSB determines exhausted driver caused fatal California bus crash
A sleep-deprived driver was responsible for an Aug. 2 motorcoach accident that killed four, according to a report from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), which urged stricter safety stan...
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