Government, Business

Michigan Grant to Upgrade Agricultural Route

A Michigan rural road grant of $790,000 will make it easier for truckers to carry pet treats and fresh fruit from two leading agricultural producers in Oceana County to homes across the nation.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
April 14, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

Maryland Passes Clean Trucks Act With Key Caveats

Rather than rubber-stamping California’s truck emission standards, Maryland passed the Clean Trucks Act of 2023 — viewed as a fair compromise reflecting trucking industry concerns.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
April 13, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Proposed EPA Standards Are Toughest Ever for Heavy Trucks

The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed its most aggressive emission mandates for cars and heavy trucks while seeking input about how to achieve its plans.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
April 12, 2023

Washington, Michigan Get Funds to Improve Border Crossings

The Department of Transportation has made its first awards from $100 million appropriated annually for fiscal years 2022-2026 in the new SMART discretionary grant program.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
April 11, 2023
Government, Business, Logistics

Changes Possible at Four US-Canada Vehicle Crossings

With U.S.-Canada border traffic volumes lower than before the pandemic at three entry ports in North Dakota and one in Idaho, federal officials have temporarily extended operating hours.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
April 10, 2023
Government, Business, Safety

Cases Pour In Before New Florida Lawsuit Abuse Law Takes Effect

Attorneys filed 80,000 to 100,000 new court cases that could seek damages from businesses a few days before Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis enacted a law to quash lawsuit abuse.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
April 7, 2023
Government, Business, Equipment

Group Helps Veterans, Afghan Aides Find Trucking Jobs

Public-private partnership Task Force Movement is seeing success in helping military veteran community members find trucking jobs, including Afghan refugees who helped U.S. troops.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
April 7, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

Florida Highway Tests High-Tech Concrete Road

Truckers passing more than 4 miles of U.S. Route 301 near Jacksonville, Fla., are playing a key role in the first high-tech concrete experiment in the southeastern United States.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
April 5, 2023
Government, Business

Canadian Trucking Initiative Targets Refugees

Canada is trying to get more truck drivers on the road by matching refugees in a new career pathway program that also includes women.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
April 4, 2023
Government, Business

West Virginia Makes CDL Instruction Permit Valid for a Year

As of June, holders in West Virginia of a commercial driver license instruction permit will have a yearlong validity date instead of the initial, current six months.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
April 4, 2023