Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Idaho Replaces 511 Trucking App With New One

State transportation officials want to get the word out to thousands of truckers using the Idaho 511 Trucking app that they need to switch to a new 511 state travel system because the other doesn’t work now.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
January 27, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Nikola Launches Hyla Brand for Hydrogen Fuel

Nikola Corp. is launching updated branding for its hydrogen production, distribution and sales efforts, sharpening its focus on a segment integral to a company footprint that also includes production of fuel cell electric trucks and development of electric vehicle technology.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
January 26, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics

Trucking Groups Not Pleased With Toll Hikes in Northeast States

Toll increases this year in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York are frustrating trucking companies that are having to pass on costs in the form of higher freight charges.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
January 26, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

PennDOT Contest Challenges Teens to Solve Truck Parking

Pennsylvania high school students are trying to crack the truck parking puzzle in the state department of transportation’s annual Innovations Challenge contest.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
January 25, 2023
Government, Technology

West Virginia Launching Digital Vehicle Titles

West Virginia is launching digital titles for passenger vehicles at dealers before rolling out the high-tech service later this year for commercial vehicles.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
January 20, 2023
Government, Business, Equipment

Paccar Parts Opens $45 Million Distribution Center in Louisville

Kentucky’s governor joined with executives from Paccar Parts to launch a $45 million distribution center in Louisville to serve dealers and customers in the central, mid-Atlantic and southeastern regions.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
January 20, 2023
Government, Business

Alabama Grants $40 Million to 33 Transportation Projects

Three plans targeted to improve truck traffic in Alabama are among 33 road and bridge projects receiving a total of $40 million in state transportation funds announced by Gov. Kay Ivey.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
January 19, 2023
Government, Business, Safety

New York Extends Length of Commercial Driver Learner's Permits

New York has extended the validity for its commercial learner permit from six months to a year to help offset a shortage of commercial drivers.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
January 17, 2023
Government, Equipment, Safety, Logistics

Truckers Trying to Navigate the Notch Could Lead to a Fine Mess

Vermont transportation officials have a message for truckers seeking to follow their GPS up state Route 108 through Smugglers’ Notch and over Mount Mansfield: You’ll get stuck and fined up to $4,000.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
January 13, 2023
Government, Business, Logistics

Cold Storage Facility to Be Built Near Port of Charleston

South Carolina has captured a $49.9 million deal for a cold storage warehousing and logistics company to set up operations near the Port of Charleston, Gov. Henry McMaster announced.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
January 12, 2023