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RXO purchases Coyote Logistics
North Carolina-based RXO, a asset-light transportation solutions provider, recently purchased Chicago-based Coyote Logistics, a third-party logistics provider, from UPS for $1.025 billion. The purchase makes RXO the third-largest provider of brokered transportation in North America. It also diversifies and expands RXO’s customer base, broadens its carrier network, and enhances market position. Customers will now have […] The post RXO purchases Coyote Logistics appeared first on Transportation Today.
ATA urges EPA to reject California’s Advanced Clean Fleets Rule
On Monday, the American Trucking Association (ATA) filed comments with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency deriding California’s Advanced Clean Fleets Rule as “ill-conceived” and “unattainable.” According to information on the Federal Register, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) notified the EPA it had adopted the Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) regulations earlier this year. Those regulations […] The post ATA urges EPA to reject California’s Advanced Clean Fleets Rule appeared first on Transportation Today.
FTA announces $300M to modernize ferry systems
On Monday, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced it had awarded nearly $300 million in grants to help 14 states to modernize and expand the nation’s ferry system. Part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the money would support 18 projects in 14 states, helping to invest in infrastructure like replacing old […] The post FTA announces $300M to modernize ferry systems appeared first on Transportation Today.
AASHTO names Garrett Eucalitto as new president
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), a nonprofit association representing departments of transportation in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, recently named Garrett Eucalitto as the association’s new president. Eucalitto will serve the remainder of former AASHTO president Craig Thompson’s term. Thompson stepped down to work in […] The post AASHTO names Garrett Eucalitto as new president appeared first on Transportation Today.
FHWA announces $802M for repairs to roads, bridges due to natural disasters
On Friday, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced $802 million in funding to help with repairs to roads and bridges damaged in natural disasters and extreme weather incidents. Part of the FHWA’s Emergency Relief program, the funding will help 36 states, Guam and Puerto Rico repair roads and bridges damaged in […] The post FHWA announces $802M for repairs to roads, bridges due to natural disasters appeared first on Transportation Today.
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. launches program allowing heavy-duty fleets to use natural gas engine
Clean Energy Fuels Corp., a provider of clean fuel for the transportation market, recently launched a program that allows heavy-duty fleets to operate a truck equipped with the Cummins 15-liter X15N natural gas engine. A 2025 Peterbilt 579 day cab tractor equipped with the Cummins’ X15N engine will be available for fleets to test on […] The post Clean Energy Fuels Corp. launches program allowing heavy-duty fleets to use natural gas engine appeared first on Transportation Today.
Joint investigation finds Chinese threats to U.S. ports
On Friday, U.S. Reps. Mark Green, MD (R-TN); Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) and John Moolenaar (R-MI) said a joint investigative report has exposed a threat from China to U.S. port infrastructure security. Green, chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security; Gimenez, chair of the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security; and Moolenaar, chair of the […] The post Joint investigation finds Chinese threats to U.S. ports appeared first on Transportation Today.
U.S. Forest Service in Puerto Rice receives emergency funds
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) recently made available to the U.S. Forest Service in Puerto Rico $2 million in “quick release” Emergency Relief funds. Funding is for the cost of repairs to roadways in the El Yunque National Forest. On Aug. 15, Tropical Storm Ernesto released more than 10 inches of rain on Puerto Rico. […] The post U.S. Forest Service in Puerto Rice receives emergency funds appeared first on Transportation Today.
Wisconsin Transportation Secretary Kristina Boardman begins term
Kristina Boardman, the new Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) secretary, recently began her new role after being appointed in August. “It’s been a privilege to work at WisDOT serving the people of Wisconsin for the last 19 years,” Boardman said. “The opportunity to now lead the department I love is a true honor and a […] The post Wisconsin Transportation Secretary Kristina Boardman begins term appeared first on Transportation Today.
USDOT request information on medium- and heavy-duty EV charging infrastructure
A new Request for Information from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration seeks input from stakeholders on the technology and infrastructure needs for medium- to heavy-duty electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. In partnership with the Joint Office on Energy and Transportation, the FHWA said they are looking for more information about the unique […] The post USDOT request information on medium- and heavy-duty EV charging infrastructure appeared first on Transportation Today.
NHTSA rule would reduce the risk of serious-to-fatal injuries of pedestrians
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently proposed a rule intended to reduce fatalities and serious injuries of pedestrians struck by vehicles. The proposed rule would require new passenger vehicles be designed to reduce the risk of serious-to-fatal injuries in child and adult pedestrian crashes. It would apply to passenger vehicles with a gross […] The post NHTSA rule would reduce the risk of serious-to-fatal injuries of pedestrians appeared first on Transportation Today.
Newly proposed bill would prohibit USDOT using LiDAR from foreign adversaries
Federal bipartisan legislation introduced last week would prohibit the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) from entering into, extending, or renewing a contract with or awarding a grant to an entity that uses or procures light detection and ranging technology (LiDAR) from certain foreign entities, particularly China. LiDAR is a remote sensing technology that captures detailed […] The post Newly proposed bill would prohibit USDOT using LiDAR from foreign adversaries appeared first on Transportation Today.
Legislation modernizing railroad tax credits introduced
On Wednesday, U.S. Reps. Mike Kelly (R-PA) and Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) introduced legislation to help rail lines stay in operation and in good repair. The Short Line Railroad Tax Credit Modernization Act would make the Section 45G short-line tax credit permanent. Currently, the tax credit is structured to give regional and short line railroads a […] The post Legislation modernizing railroad tax credits introduced appeared first on Transportation Today.
Trucks moved less freight in 2023 than 2022, report says
Trucks moved 11.18 billion tons of freight in 2023, down from the 11.46 billion tons in 2022, according to a recently American Trucking Associations (ATA) report Other findings from the report, American Trucking Trends 2024, include: Industry revenues increased to $987 billion, from $940.8 billion in 2022. Trucking industry-related jobs employed 8.5 million people, including […] The post Trucks moved less freight in 2023 than 2022, report says appeared first on Transportation Today.
Hyundai, GM partner to accelerate vehicle development
Hyundai Motor Co. and General Motors (GM) recently signed an agreement to explore future collaboration. “This partnership will enable Hyundai Motor and GM to evaluate opportunities to enhance competitiveness in key markets and vehicle segments, as well as drive cost efficiencies and provide stronger customer value through our combined expertise and innovative technologies,” Hyundai Motor […] The post Hyundai, GM partner to accelerate vehicle development appeared first on Transportation Today.
North Carolina announces first award in EV charging station program
On Wednesday, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper announced the first round of awards for developer to install and operate Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations using National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program funds. The N.C. Department of Transportation awarded contracts to six businesses who will be able to install and operate EV charging stations in nine locations […] The post North Carolina announces first award in EV charging station program appeared first on Transportation Today.
Norfolk Southern board banishes Shaw as CEO for inappropriate relationship with coworker
The Board of Directors for Norfolk Southern Corp. unanimously voted on Wednesday to oust Alan Shaw as the railroad company’s president and CEO, effective immediately. The board also voted to fill Shaw’s position with Mark R. George, who will also join the Norfolk Southern board. George most recently has served as executive vice president and […] The post Norfolk Southern board banishes Shaw as CEO for inappropriate relationship with coworker appeared first on Transportation Today.
Report highlights status of aerospace, defense industry
The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA), in collaboration with S&P Global Market Intelligence, recently published a report highlighting the strength of the aerospace and defense industry and its contribution to the U.S. economy. “This year’s facts and figures shows that the American aerospace and defense industry continues to be an economic powerhouse – outpacing national averages […] The post Report highlights status of aerospace, defense industry appeared first on Transportation Today.
Report: EV chargers need amenities, other revenue sources to succeed
A new report has found that EV chargers need other amenities and sources of revenue around them in order to succeed. The report from the Next 10 and the Institute for Transportation Studies at UC Davis found that EV charging infrastructure requires additional sources of revenue in order to be profitable, and charging stations need […] The post Report: EV chargers need amenities, other revenue sources to succeed appeared first on Transportation Today.
Port of Oakland seeking developer for 50-acre site
The Port of Oakland is seeking a developer for a 50-acre site along the Oakland waterfront. The Howard Property is a former marine terminal that ceased operations in 2013 and is adjacent to industrial operations to the west and Jack London Square, an East Bay top waterfront entertainment destination, to the east. The port will […] The post Port of Oakland seeking developer for 50-acre site appeared first on Transportation Today.
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