Government, Business, Technology

EPA Seeks Information by June 5 for Clean Energy Programs

EPA is seeking information on zero-emission heavy trucks, fueling infrastructure and carbon-free port equipment to craft its clean port and heavy vehicles programs.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
May 30, 2023
Government, Business, Fuel

Midwest Governors Urge EPA to Revise Biodiesel Volumes

Three Midwest governors urged the Environmental Protection Agency to revise its biodiesel volumes to encourage lower-cost fuel, support farmers and help decarbonize transportation.

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

FullStack Modular Moves to Connecticut From Brooklyn

Connecticut will be home to building manufacturer FullStack Modular as its headquarters moves from New York’s Brooklyn Navy Yard to Gateway Terminal at the Port of New Haven.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
May 26, 2023
Government, Business, Equipment

Snider Fleet Solutions Relocating to South Carolina

South Carolina officials are welcoming Snider Fleet Solutions’ corporate relocation from a neighboring state in a $6.9 million investment that will create 167 jobs.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
May 25, 2023
Government, Business, Safety

North Carolina to Replace Key Alligator River Bridge

Design work is progressing on a project to convert the Alligator River Bridge from a two-lane swing to a fixed span bridge in a critical freight corridor on U.S. Route 64 in North Carolina.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
May 24, 2023
Government, Business, Safety

Washington Passes Bathroom Access for Truckers Law

Starting July 23, a new law in the state of Washington will grant truck drivers expanded access to existing bathrooms operated by shippers and receivers.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
May 22, 2023
Government, Safety

Ohio to Renovate 17 Rest Areas

Ohio transportation officials will add truck parking when possible in a massive four-year renovation to rebuild 33 rest areas at 17 locations in project recently announced by Gov. Mike DeWine.

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

Illinois Bill Aims to Allow Punitive Damages With No Limits

Illinois legislators are fast-tracking a bill adding pain and suffering damages without limits to wrongful death lawsuits, despite dozens of business opponents, including truckers.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
May 18, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Alabama Starts Its First Renewable Biodiesel Production

Alabama has taken steps toward building the state’s first renewable diesel production facility in Mobile using soybean oil from state farmers to make low-carbon fuel.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
May 17, 2023
Government, Business

Online CDL Renewal Coming to Idaho in July

Truckers in Idaho will be able to renew their commercial driver licenses online starting in July as a new law to reduce bureaucratic red tape takes effect.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
May 16, 2023