ADOT FAST ACT Memo Regarding Milk Products
On December 4, 2015, President Obama signed into law the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act, or “FAST Act.” ADOT is in the process of reviewing the FAST Act and is working towards the implementation necessary to align our state laws and regulations to comply with these Federal changes. One change is a provision that declares […]
CBO sees threat to highway trust fund solvency in 2021, $108b deficit by 2026
The Congressional Budget Office, in a new 10-year estimate of Highway Trust Fund spending and revenue, projects the country’s principal infrastructure investment stream will run dry in 2021 and unless Congress provides more funding it could rack up a $108 billion cumulative deficit through 2026. The illustration won’t surprise transportation investment advocates who have long […]
Turnover Rate at Large Truckload Carriers Jumps in Third Quarter
Rate at Smaller Fleets and LTL Carriers Fell Arlington, Va. – The annualized turnover rate at large truckload carriers rose 13 points to 100% in the third quarter of 2015, the highest it has been in three years, according to American Trucking Associations Chief Economist Bob Costello. However, the rate at smaller truckload carriers dipped […]
CDLs FROM FOUR STATES NO LONGER ACCEPTED AT FEDERAL FACILITIES
On Jan.10, driver’s licenses – including commercial driver’s licenses – from New Mexico, Missouri, Illinois and Washington state will no longer be compliant with the federal REAL ID Act and as a result can no longer be used to access federal facilities, nuclear facilities and airports. Drivers with licenses from those states can continue to […]
ADOT: South Mountain Freeway to be constructed as public-private partnership
Development team selected; Construction to start next summer on largest highway project in state history PHOENIX – The Arizona Department of Transportation has selected a preferred developer for the Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway, which remains on track for construction to begin in summer 2016 as the largest-ever highway project in the state. This is […]
FMCSA RELEASE: Electronic Logging Devices to be Required Across Commercial Truck and Bus Industries
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) today announced the adoption of a Final Rule that will improve roadway safety by employing technology to strengthen commercial truck and bus drivers’ compliance with hours-of-service regulations that prevent fatigue. “Since 1938, complex, on-duty/off-duty logs for truck and bus drivers were made […]
AmTA Pleased by Release of Electronic Logging Device Rule
Technology Mandate Will Improve Industry’s Safety and Efficiency Arlington, Va. – Leaders of the American Trucking Associations hailed today’s release of a rule mandating the use of electronic logging devices by commercial vehicles as a historic step forward for the industry. “Today is truly a historic day for trucking,” said ATA President and CEO Bill […]
Arizona Republic: Highway bill gives millions more to Arizona, paves way for Interstate 11
WASHINGTON – Arizona will receive an additional $380 million in federal highway and transit funds over the next five years under legislation passed by Congress on Thursday. The funding is considered vital in providing state and local officials in Arizona the certainty to plan and execute large transportation projects. Besides the increased money, the legislation includes […]
Congress Passes McCain’s Measures Advancing Major Trade Route Designations for Arizona
Important Provisions Bolstering Arizona’s Economy Sent to President’s Desk for Signature Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Senate delivered final passage of the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act), a five-year, bipartisan, bicameral bill that provides authorization and funding to enhance roads, bridges, and transit programs in Arizona and across the country. This bill […]
Summary of FAST Act
SUMMARY OF FAST ACT ISSUES OF INTEREST Provided by the American Trucking Associations December 1, 2015 The following is a summary of issues in the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act as made public on December 1, 2015, prior to approval by both chambers of Congress and final enactment. As such, several of these provisions could […]