California-based Logistics Company Expands in South Carolina
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster announced that California-based IronLink Logistics will invest $16.45 million to establish operations there in a move to gain a Southeast presence.
Georgia Officials Laud Plastic Express Expansion Near Port
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said Plastic Express will build a facility near the Port of Savannah in an $80 million project that will create 200 jobs while expanding its operations in the state.
Virginia Wins $59.9 Million Logistics Expansion in Norfolk
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin said that a Belgium-based international logistics provider’s subsidiary is expanding its footprint in the state at its Norfolk facility.
USDOT Orders States to Create Emission-Performance Metrics
The U.S. Department of Transportation on Nov. 22 announced a tight deadline imposed in a final rule by the Federal Highway Administration for states to establish emission-reduction goals.
FHWA Says Highway Construction Costs Continue to Soar
Rising inflation appears to be taking a big bite out of funding for highway construction projects, according to the latest data from the Federal Highway Administration.
New Truck Lanes Opened at Calexico Border With Mexico
Two new northbound truck lanes opened Nov. 15 at the Calexico East Land Port of Entry, where 453,000 commercial trucks cross into the U.S. from Mexico each year.
N.D. Opens Soybean Processing Plant for Renewable Diesel Oil
North Dakota’s renewable diesel industry took a giant leap forward as the state opened its first fully dedicated soybean-crushing plant that will make biofuel oil.
Maryland Rural Grant Funds School’s Simulators for CDL Tests
A $236,000 rural economic development grant is helping a western Maryland public two-year community college expand its commercial driver license truck driving training program.
Conair to Open Maryland’s Largest Distribution Center
Maryland officials have welcomed plans for the state’s largest single distribution center in a 2.1 million-square-foot facility by Conair providing access to mid-Atlantic freight hubs.
Ohio Establishes $3 Million Tax Credit Program for CDL Training
Ohio is offering a new $3 million tax credit program to help companies offset costs for providing commercial driver license training to their employees.