Federal, News
Buttigieg updates Senate on NHTSA’s impaired-driving rulemaking
A rulemaking aimed at taking impaired drivers off the road received more than 18,000 comments, DOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg said.
Listen Now
Podcast: A private approach to truck parking
Trent Cameron, CEO and co-founder of Outpost, shares his company’s ambitious plan to dot the nation with private truck parking lots.
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News, Safety & Security
Operation Safe Driver Week starts Sunday
Operation Safe Driver Week, set for July 11-17, will emphasize speeding. Officers will cite or issue warnings for risky driving behaviors.
News, State
Oregon governor invokes emergency response for wildfire relief
The Bootleg Fire has prompted Oregon’s governor to issue an emergency order suspending some motor carrier regulations to help fight the fire.
Analysis, News
TRIP report: the interstate system needs work
America’s interstate highways are in poor shape and getting worse, according to a new report from TRIP, a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit.
News, State
Oregon Legislature approves large transportation bill
Oregon Legislature approves transportation bill that covers major projects, truck driver training, tire chains, speed limits, and tolls.
News
Transition Trucking nominations end July 31
Transition Trucking nominations for the top military rookie truck driver are due July 31. Nominations include testimonials, essay questions.
News, State
Mudslides causing issues on Colorado highways
If you are driving through Colorado, make sure to check for road closures as rainy weather is causing mudslides to bury portions of highways.
News, State
Tennessee DOT discovers additional repairs needed on I-40 bridge
Crews working on the I-40 bridge in Memphis found additional repairs needed, but the Tennessee DOT still expects a reopening date later this month.
Federal, News
FMCSA launches Training Provider Registry
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has launched its Training Provider Registry in advance of the start of its entry-level driver training rule.
Tolls
Cross Island Parkway toll in South Carolina comes to an end
Another toll road is no longer in operation after the South Carolina Department of Transportation ends tolls on Cross Island Parkway.
Tolls
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission approves annual toll hike
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission has increased the toll rates on the turnpike, costing motorists more money to travel.
