THE CAR AND TRUCK FLEET AND LEASING MANAGEMENT MAGAZINE
The U.S. Transportation Department will hold a summit on March 1 to identify priority federal and non-federal activities that can accelerate the safe roll-out of autonomous vehicles.
U.S. bridges currently rated as structurally deficient — if placed end-to-end — would stretch 1,216 miles, according to a new analysis of 2017 federal data on bridges.
Continental will install its vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure communications technology to help prevent intersection crashes.
According to a survey conducted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, 86% truck and bus drivers now regularly use their safety belts while driving.
The Department of Transportation plans to add four prescription opioids – hydrocodone, hydromorphone, oxymorphone and oxycodone – to the existing DOT drug-testing panel for screening truck drivers and other "safety-sensitive" transportation workers. This final rule is to take effect on Jan. 1.
The Trump administration issued a memorandum on Oct. 25 directing the Department of Transportation to establish a program in conjunction with state and local governments to regulate drone operation in delivery applications.
Heidi King will also assume the responsibilities of the agency’s administrator until that post is filled.
AmeriPride has begun offering a first-aid kit that's designed for vehicle fleets and can be purchased by any company with a fleet, the linen and uniform service provider has announced.
The new federal guidance is designed to ease regulatory processes to encourage more innovation from manufacturers.
According to the White House, regulatory red tape routinely holds up major infrastructure projects for years at significant cost to the economy.