Government, Business, Logistics

Arizona’s Cross-Border Project Gets $8.9 Million State Grant

Arizona’s governor has allocated $8.9 million to help modernize the port of entry in Douglas, where a new commercial one is being built to bolster the state’s trade with Mexico.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
December 27, 2022
Business, Logistics

Amazon Builds Last-Mile Shipping Facility in Montana

Amazon .com Inc. is creating its first big foothold in Montana with a last-mile shipping delivery facility for the entire state, Gov. Greg Gianforte announced Dec. 16.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
December 22, 2022
Government, Fuel, Logistics

Five States Extend Driving Hours for Heating Fuel Deliveries

Colorado, North and South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming have declared temporary emergency exemptions of federal driving hours for deliveries of heating fuel.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
December 21, 2022
Government, Business

Truck Drivers Delivering Wreaths Share Deep Ties to Military

ARLINGTON, Va. — It’s no coincidence that there are military veterans among the scores of truck drivers who hauled Christmas wreaths to honor their fallen comrades Dec. 17 for National Wreaths Across America Day, and all felt humbled and honored to be there.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
December 20, 2022
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

EPA to Tighten Nitrogen Oxide Limits for New Heavy Trucks

WASHINGTON — The Environmental Protection Agency on Dec. 20 announced more stringent clear-air standards for heavy trucks that the agency said are 80% stronger than current limits.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
December 20, 2022
Government, Business, Safety

Experts Share Guidance for Transitioning Veterans Into Trucking

WASHINGTON — Military and trucking industry experts said traits including a willingness to help others and interest in serving a greater good are hallmarks of why truck driving jobs are an excellent option for service members looking to transition to civilian life.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
December 20, 2022
Business, Equipment

Ashley Leiva, Mother and Combat Veteran, Wins Award for New Truck Drivers

WASHINGTON — A young mother from Texas who is a 15-year combat veteran won the keys to a T680 Next Generation Kenworth truck Dec. 16 after capturing the 2022 Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence Award at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
December 19, 2022
Government, Business, Safety

DOT Awards Virginia $97.6 Million in Loans to Improve I-81

Virginia has $97.6 million in two new low-interest federal loans to improve safety and traffic flows along its rolling Interstate 81 that cuts through rural mountain areas in a main trucking route linking southern economic areas and northeast markets.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
December 15, 2022
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Texas Steps Up Safety Inspections Along Ports of Entry

With extra holiday congestion at the El Paso border, Texas Department of Public Safety officers are conducting random enhanced inspections on commercial vehicles as they cross international ports of entry from Mexico into Texas to combat illegal activity.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
December 14, 2022
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

GSA to Spend $3.4 Billion to Update 26 Land Ports of Entry

Replacing pavement at Otay Mesa land port of entry in California is the latest of 50 modernization projects the General Services Administration has embarked on using $3.4 billion in federal infrastructure funds.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
December 14, 2022