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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.