Carrier Uses Arkansas Grant for Electric Yard Truck
An Arkansas state environmental grant for $166,023 has helped truckload carrier Continental Express modernize its operations with an all-electric spotter truck at a Nestlé USA plant.
Wisconsin, Indiana Pass Bills Targeting Lawsuit Abuse
Wisconsin and Indiana have passed reform legislation that targets lawsuit abuse against the trucking industry.
Illinois Bill to Copy California Emission Regs Draws Heat
A wave of opposition is mounting in Illinois to a bill that would have the state mirror California’s strict emissions laws that would eventually prohibit sales of diesel-powered trucks.
Virginia Officials Laud WCS Logistics’ Cold Storage Expansion
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced a $27 million cold storage expansion by WCS Logistics along the Interstate 81 trucking corridor in Frederick County.
Florida Educators Break Ground on CDL Training Academy
Florida educators broke ground on a new commercial driver license training academy to alleviate a shortage not only in the state but also in the Southeastern region of the country.
Minnesota Report Cautions Against Rush to EV Transition
State lawmakers rushing to jump on the battery-electric vehicle bandwagon for longhaul trucks will create a web of operational roadblocks and other problems, a new report says.
NHTSA Offers $350M in Crash Data System Grants to States
States have until May 1 to apply for up to $350 million in grants from NHTSA to upgrade and standardize their crash data systems to enable full electronic information sharing with the agency.
Portland Port Asks Oregon for $10M to Save Container Service
Facing a $14 million shortfall, the Port of Portland is asking Oregon legislators for a $10 million injection this year to avoid ending container service at Terminal 6.
Oregon Trucking Association Sues State Over Excess Taxation
Three trucking companies joined the Oregon Trucking Association in suing the state, saying heavy trucks in the state are paying too much in state weight-mile taxes.
California Asks Insurers About Covering Zero-Emission Trucks
The California Department of Insurance is taking steps to ensure that commercial insurance coverage is available for zero-emission heavy trucks and fleets.