In celebration of Earth Day, the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) released a video to demonstrate how state Department of Transportation (DOT) programs have improved the livability of communities and sustainability of transportation systems. Read More »

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) announced the selection of Piedmont Railway LLC, of Iowa Pacific Holdings, for an operational contract of the railroad between Gastonia and Mt. Holly on Wednesday.  Read More »

Rep. Judy Chu (D-CA) recently released a statement that emphasizes her support for long-term infrastructure changes that will benefit the American economy. Read More »

The Department of Transportation’s (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) hosted a special event for Earth Day to emphasize the role of the Obama Administration in decreasing greenhouse gas emissions by encouraging vehicle fuel-efficiency. Read More »

West Virginia will get $5 million in federal funds to repair roads and bridges damaged by recent rainstorms, U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx announced today. Read More »

On Monday, US Secretary Jeh Johnson announced the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will begin taking additional steps to address threats in the nation’s airports. Read More »

AmeriQuest Transportation Services named three new vice presidents of financial services on Monday.The three new vice presidents, all with extensive industry experience, are Gary Griffin, Mike Williams and Brian Benicewicz. They will report to AmeriQuest Group Vice President Patrick Gaskins. Read More »

HighJump released a new transportation management system (TMS) on Monday, which aims to improve service to shipping and warehouse operations. Read More »

With federal transportation funding set to run out, the American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) said on Friday that it has launched a new digital media campaign to stress the importance of maintaining and upgrading transportation infrastructure. Read More »

Amtrak has released a new schedule for their Pere Marquette train that aims to better serve the Chicago area and increase employment opportunities in Grand Rapids, Mich., they announced on Monday. Read More »

New York City reports that the number of passengers riding the subway has increased by 2.6 percent in just one year, which is more of an increase than the subway system has seen in 65 years. Read More »

Echo Global Logistics recently announced it has made a definitive agreement that enables it to purchase Command Transportation LLC, one of the nation’s largest privately held truckload brokers and non-asset based transportation suppliers. Read More »

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Bureau of Transportation Statistics recently released the latest Transportation Statistics Annual Report, which includes figures on employment, bridges, roads, inspections, fatalities and more. Read More »

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet recently awarded the Department of Highways District 10 with four new contracts amounting to more than $900,000. Read More »

Safe Freight Act introduced in U.S. House of Representatives. Read More »

Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton applauded the U.S. Department of Transportation’s announcement last week of new measures to improve the safety of trains carrying highly flammable Bakken crude oil by reducing the speed at which they travel through Minnesota cities. Read More »

Representatives of Metra management and transportation unions joined officials from the Federal Railroad Administration last week to announce the creation of a “Confidential Close Call Reporting System,” designed to proactively address safety issues and create a positive safety culture. Read More »

Penske Truck Leasing Co. received the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Air Technology Award on Friday. Read More »

North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory provided details on Friday about Connect NC bond proposals that will connect North Carolina cities and towns by building new roads,and education facilities, and upgrading technology. “Today, we are enjoying and benefiting from the investments made by our parents and grandparents,” McCrory said. Read More »

Caltrans last week announced the release of its new 2015-2020 Strategic Management Plan, a roadmap of how Caltrans will meet the goals it has set for itself. Read More »