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Newsby David CullenFebruary 6, 2019

Trump Pitches Infrastructure in State of Union, But No New Details

In his State of the Union address, President Trump again said he wants America’s infrastructure revamped and implied that Congress still does, too – but he offered no new details on how to go about it.

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Trailer Talkby Tom BergJune 2, 2017

Bicyclists Were Original Advocates for Good Roads

Motorists and truckers can thank touring "wheelmen" and isolated farmers for together pressuring lawmakers to improve primitive dirt byways, notes Tom Berg in the Trailer Talk blog.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsMay 11, 2017

Motor Trucks in the Wild West

In 1919, a young Army officer learned firsthand how important modern roads were for his rapidly transforming young nation. And trucking benefits from the lessons he learned to this very day.

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ArticlesApril 24, 2017

The Future of Tolling in America

Regardless of what happens to improve infrastructure at the federal level, state and local governments are increasingly taking steps to improve roads and bridges through tolling.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeJuly 11, 2016

Black Lives Matter Protests Shut Down Highways

Some truckers found themselves in a sticky situation over the weekend as protesters angry about recent police killings tried to block highways, and in some cases succeeded. Photos show protesters climbing on top of tractors and trailers in some locations.

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ArticlesSeptember 11, 2015

2015 HDT Fact Book

Our second annual HDT Fact Book, aims to give you additional numbers and statistics that can help you in your business.

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NewsAugust 19, 2015

I-65 Bridge Detours to Last Into September, INDOT Says

Highway officials say the bridge on northbound Interstate 65 at Lafayette, Ind., will remain closed into mid September as contractors work to stabilize the structure. State and local sources are suggesting certain alternate routes in western Indiana and into eastern Illinois.

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NewsJuly 13, 2015

Truck-Mounted Instruments to Measure Pavement Friction

The project will help states develop pavement friction management programs and demonstrate measuring equipment.

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NewsJune 10, 2015

Next Phase of I-90 Construction Under Way in Washington

Six new lanes, one wildlife overcrossing, new bridges and culverts, and safety improvements are coming to a 2-mile stretch of Interstate 90 in Washington State.

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NewsJanuary 27, 2015

Nevada Working on Freight Transportation Plan

The Nevada Department of Transportation has announced it will put together a plan for making enhancements to the state’s transportation system when it comes to moving freight.

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