Government, Business, Logistics

Montana Seeks Longer Canadian Border Hours for Trucks

Montana’s Wild Horse border crossing into Canada must remain open 24 hours to handle higher truck traffic, declared a letter to President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
September 5, 2023
Government, Business, Safety

Commerce Grant to Help Fund CDL Training at Georgia College

The U.S. Department of Commerce has awarded $742,180 to help a Georgia technical college pay for a concrete practice driving area for commercial driver license candidates.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
September 5, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Trucking Urges Zero-Emission Approach That Goes Beyond EVs

Alternatives for reducing emissions that go beyond a federal regulatory push to expand use of battery-electric  trucks exist for both near- and longer-term applications, experts said.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
August 30, 2023
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel, Logistics

Five States Issue Emergency Commercial Vehicle Orders

Florida and four other states issued emergency waivers for commercial motor vehicles that remain in effect for varying periods up to a month to deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
August 29, 2023
Government, Business

Two Kansas Community Colleges Partner to Expand CDL Training

Two Kansas community colleges are partnering to increase CDL training to alleviate a driver shortage in a state that needs truck transportation for its agriculture-related industries.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
August 28, 2023
Government, Business, Logistics, Private

Sam’s Club to Open Big Distribution Center in Oklahoma City

Oklahoma officials applauded news that Sam’s Club will invest $40 million to open a large distribution center in the state scheduled to open early next year.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
August 28, 2023
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

Iowa Grants to Help Community Colleges Expand CDL Training

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced $5 million in commercial driver license infrastructure grants for community college training centers and new equipment.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
August 24, 2023
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Biden’s Visit to Hawaii Coincides With More Federal Relief

President Joe Biden’s visit Aug. 21 to Maui was bolstered by a $3 million Federal Highway Administration emergency grant and tax relief for people and businesses impacted by the wildfires.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
August 23, 2023
Government, Business

IRS Reminds Truckers of Aug. 31 Tax Payment Deadline

For truckers who first used their vehicles in July on a public highway, the IRS is reminding them of an Aug. 31 deadline to electronically file their heavy highway vehicle use tax return.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
August 22, 2023
Business, Technology

Ron Storn Joins Leadership Team at Truckstop

Ron Storn has been appointed as the new chief people and culture officer at Idaho-based Truckstop to help shape and advance its employees’ organizational capabilities.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
August 21, 2023