GSA to Revamp Two Land Crossings From Washington to Canada
The U.S. General Services Administration awarded a contract for a pre-design project study to modernize two ports of entry from Washington state to Canada to alleviate truck congestion.
Iowa Extends Agricultural Transport Proclamation
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds extended again the state’s annual harvest proclamation through Dec. 11 enabling overweight load limits on the transportation of grain, fertilizer and manure.
$50 Million Federal Grant Will Help Modernize Delaware Port
Delaware officials announced a $50 million federal grant to help pay for a container terminal expansion project to enable the century-old Port of Wilmington to handle larger vessels.
Georgia Diesel, Gas Tax Suspension Extended Through Nov. 29
Diesel and gasoline prices in Georgia continue to be free of state excise taxes through Nov. 29 after Gov. Brian Kemp re-extended for the second time a state of emergency executive order.
Canada Mandates New Dangerous Goods Transport Database
Canada is implementing a new database requiring registration by next year for people and companies transporting dangerous goods at a domestic site they own or operate.
Wyoming to Alert Truckers at Risk for Blow-Over Crashes
Wyoming transportation officials are deploying a new roadway messaging system to help truckers avoid dangerous blow-over crashes on interstates as winter's peak accident season nears.
Oklahoma Makes Third-Party Administration of CDL Test Easier
A new Oklahoma law making it easier for written commercial driver license tests to be administered took effect Nov. 1 to help offset the truck driver shortage.
Virginia Gov. Youngkin Lauds 3PL Provider’s Facility Expansion
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced a $2 million expansion of Wytheville-based Camrett Logistics to grow its capacity and provide green supply chain technology.
BLS: Coming Decade to See Job Growth in Warehousing, Logistics
Transportation and warehousing will be among the fastest-growing economic sectors for the coming decade, according to a new U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics analysis.
EPA Ready to Strengthen Southern California Air Rule
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced it will approve a “groundbreaking rule” making it able to enforce a Southern California air-quality regulation involving warehouses.