Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

I-81 Coalition Considers Federal Funding for Truck Parking

An Interstate 81 coalition wants to form a multistate team to apply for federal funds to improve truck parking following a recent roundtable discussion with six states about inadequate spaces along the vital eastern U.S. freight corridor.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
July 12, 2022
Government, Business, Safety

PennDOT’s Bridge Tolling Plan Dealt Crushing Legal Blows

Pennsylvania’s governor, General Assembly legislators and a judge dealt legal blows to permanently stop the state Department of Transportation’s effort to toll nine bridges to create revenue for repairs.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
July 11, 2022
Government, Business, Equipment, Logistics

Louisiana Starts Pilot With Two-Container Trucks at Ports

Louisiana is working out details in a new experiment enabling trucks to carry two 20-foot containers in tandem to and from its ports to alleviate supply chain issues exacerbated by congestion and driver shortages.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
July 7, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

States Adopt Digital License Plates for CMVs

Digital license plates are a reality for heavy trucks in California and Arizona as Texas becomes the latest to adopt this innovative technology, but only for some commercial vehicle fleets.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
July 6, 2022
Government, Business, Safety

Florida Seeks to Add Truck Parking Near Miami

Florida is exploring project delivery options in an $18 million plan to add 135 truck parking spaces in a new truck travel center near the Golden Glades interchange and close to Miami.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
July 5, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Fuel

Hydrogen’s Uniqueness Calls for Extra Safety Measures

Safety measures are being developed to deal with the special properties of hydrogen as the pace quickens to bring heavy-duty fuel-cell trucks to market.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
June 30, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Refueling Milestone to Bring Fuel-Cell Hydrogen Trucks Closer to Reality

Federal researchers hope in July to reach a key milestone to refuel heavy-duty fuel-cell hydrogen trucks in 10 minutes, paving the way to prototype hardware and protocols for fueling stations.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
June 30, 2022
Government, Business, Fuel

New Fuel Taxes Kick in July 1 in Number of States

Higher gas taxes will sweep across pumps in several states on July 1 to drive fuel prices even higher.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
June 29, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Logistics

Complexities in Trucking Supply Chain Cause Shippers’ Logistics to Evolve

Shippers are looking at developing their own truck fleets due to low service levels and greater affordability, a leading logistics report says.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
June 28, 2022
Government, Business, Equipment, Fuel

Wisconsin Makes Move Among State Efforts to Address Fuel Prices

Wisconsin’s new emergency order to stop gas and diesel price gouging is among the latest moves by several governors to lessen the impact of rising fuel prices.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
June 27, 2022