Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Nevada Infrastructure Summit Planned as State Gets Funding for Inland Port

Recently awarded $25 million in federal funds for an inland port project, Nevada officials are planning the state’s first Infrastructure Summit slated for Sept. 30 in Las Vegas.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
August 31, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Florida Launches Alert System for Work Zones, Lane Closures

Truckers and others driving through Florida have a new alert system for lane closures with real-time updates from work zones along interstates and state roads that’s being billed as the first of its kind in North America.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
August 30, 2022
Government, Business, Equipment, Logistics

Congestion Tolling Likely in New York City Business District

New York City officials are exploring congestion-based tolling scenarios to fund mass transit that could see commercial trucks charged $82 for a one-way drive through the business district.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
August 29, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Louisiana Nabs $86.6 Million Loan for Highway Interchange

Louisiana has qualified for an $86.6 million loan from the U.S. Department of Transportation to fund an interchange at U.S. Highway 90 and Louisiana Highway 3073 as part of a future Interstate 49 South corridor project.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
August 25, 2022
Business, Logistics

TRB to Study Ways to Communicate Value of Freight

Limited ways to improve public dialogue about the importance of freight amid rising volumes is spurring a new study on ways to communicate with stakeholder communities.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
August 24, 2022
Government, Business, Safety

DOT Awards $4.8 Million for Regional Infrastructure Projects

Regional infrastructure projects in California, Ohio, New Mexico, New York and Texas are getting a $4.8 million boost from U.S. Department of Transportation grants to speed up planning and preliminary design and engineering.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
August 24, 2022
Government

Wisconsin, Minnesota Governors Seek Grant to Rebuild Twin Ports Bridge

The governors of Minnesota and Wisconsin have teamed to seek $889.5 million in federal infrastructure funds on a joint project to rebuild the John A. Blatnik Bridge.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
August 18, 2022
Government, Fuel

Minnesota Governor Extends Driving Hours for Fuel Transportation

With lower fuel inventories and harvest season expected to increase demand, Minnesota’s governor extended for another month an order enabling more driving hours to transport fuel.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
August 18, 2022
Government

Former L.A. Mayor Villaraigosa Named California’s Infrastructure Adviser

Former Los Angeles mayor Antonio Villaraigosa has been tapped by the governor to become the new state infrastructure czar overseeing $119.6 million in federal funds recently awarded for eight key projects.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
August 15, 2022
Government

Delaware Bill Would Hike Fines for Residential Truck Parking

A bill to force truckers to stay away from Delaware residential parking or pay skyrocketing fines up to $2,000 awaits action by Gov. John Carney after it sailed through state General Assembly largely unopposed.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
August 15, 2022