Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

EPA, Meyer Settle $7.4M Emissions Tampering Case

The EPA has reached a $7.4 million settlement with Meyer Distributing over allegations it sold tens of thousands of aftermarket emissions tampering devices.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
January 14, 2025
Business, Logistics

Dothan Warehouse to Add More Temperature-Controlled Storage

Dothan Warehouse in Alabama is investing $5.2 million to expand its temperature-controlled storage space to meet rising demand after selling its frozen facility to Vertical Cold Storage.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
January 8, 2025
Government, Business, Safety

New N.C. Governor Acts on Hurricane-Damaged Roads, Bridges

In one of his first acts as North Carolina’s new leader, Gov. Josh Stein signed an executive order to complete repairs on 8,000 roads and bridges that sustained damage during Hurricane Helene.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
January 7, 2025
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

Winter Weather Prompts States to Waive Fuel Delivery Regs

A swath of icy weather and snow that hit multiple states beginning Jan. 4 resulted in emergency hours-of-service waivers for truckers delivering heating fuel in several states.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
January 7, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel

Tesla Semi Crash, Fire Mark NTSB’s First EV Truck Case

In its first accident probe of an electric-battery heavy truck, NTSB is examining the Aug. 19 crash of a 2024 Tesla Semi that burned to the ground after it veered off the road and struck a tree.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
December 30, 2024
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

States Acting to Curb Nuclear Verdicts Across US

Per the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, frivolous lawsuits are estimated to cost the average U.S. household more than $4,000 per year, as measured in tort costs incurred by each state.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
December 27, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

White House Report Highlights Supply Chain Accomplishments

The U.S. Department of Transportation released a four-year review of how it strengthened the supply chain, and identified future challenges such as cybersecurity, within a massive report.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
December 27, 2024
Government, Business

Louisiana Supports Free CDL Training for 20 Black Men

South Louisiana Community College is partnering with a state agency and the governor’s office to launch a CDL training program to open truck driving career paths for Black men.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
December 23, 2024
Business, Equipment

Several States Targeted Predatory Towing in 2024

New laws to curb predatory towing practices were passed in five states in 2024, aiming to curtail abusive financial practices targeting ordinary motorists and commercial drivers alike.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
December 19, 2024

USDOT Awards $139M in High-Tech Transportation Grants

The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded $139 million in SMART Program grants on Dec. 16 to 42 states for high-tech projects to improve efficiency and safety.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
December 18, 2024