Kentucky Waives HOS Limits to Aid Storm Relief Efforts
Kentucky issued a temporary emergency order waiving federal hours-of-service rules and weigh station requirements through Aug. 18 for truckers assisting with storm relief efforts.
Rural States, Groups Tell EPA of Emissions Proposal Concerns
Stakeholders are expressing concerns about the costs associated with a proposal aimed at expanding use of electric vehicles and curtailing the prevalence of internal combustion engines.
25 States Send EPA a Letter Opposing Emissions Proposal
Kentucky and West Virginia are leading a 25-state coalition in challenging emissions regulations proposed by the Biden administration.
Nevada to Build Truck Parking Areas Along Northern I-80
New truck parking construction will start this summer on a northern Nevada freight route on Interstate 80 at the Golconda Summit.
Delaware Officials Pick New Operator for Port of Wilmington
Delaware officials have given the green light to Enstructure LLC to become the new operator of the Port of Wilmington, replacing GT USA Wilmington LLC.
Massachusetts to Fund CDL Training for Workforce Re-Entry
A program to train formerly incarcerated individuals to obtain commercial driver licenses is part of $2.59 million in grants awarded in Massachusetts across 14 organizations.
Port Charleston Freight Tied to Averitt Express Expansion
South Carolina state officials have welcomed a $4.58 million expansion by Averitt Express of its operations in Charleston County to meet freight needs from the Port of Charleston.
Trucking Interests Ask Biden to Reduce Emission Rule
Florida and Pennsylvania truckers joined with over 100 groups nationwide that asked President Joe Biden to reverse his administration’s federal tailpipe emissions regulations.
West Coast Swapping Diesel for Biofuels
The West Coast’s growing demand for renewable diesel and biodiesel fuel will drive petroleum diesel usage there next year to the lowest level in more than a decade, according to the U.S. EIA.
Arizona to Standardize Truck-Restriction Highway Signs
Arizona has a new law mandating that vehicle weight-restriction signs can only be enforced on state highways if designed by the state transportation department.