Ohio Town Still Under Evacuation Order
WHITEWATER TOWNSHIP, Ohio — An evacuation order remained in effect Sept. 25 for residents in an Ohio community as crews continued to work at the scene of a dangerous chemical leak.
September 25, 2024Railcar Chemical Leak Forces Evacuations in Grandview, Ohio
A dangerous chemical leak from a railcar has spurred an evacuation order in an Ohio town.
September 24, 2024Ohio Coordinates ‘Super Load’ Cargo Movements on Trucks
Ohio transportation officials are coordinating the movements of several trucks carrying “super loads” of cargo weighing up to 900,000 pounds.
Judge Signs Off on $600M Ohio Train Derailment Settlement
A federal judge has signed off on the $600 million class action settlement over last year’s disastrous Norfolk Southern derailment in eastern Ohio.
Ohio Turnpike Completes Open-Road Tolling Project
A new tolling system featuring open-road tolling lanes is complete along the 241-mile stretch of the Ohio Turnpike, signaling the end of its largest construction project in its history.
Ohio Debuts Warning Signs to Deter Rear-End Highway Crashes
Ohio is putting wrong-way driver technology to use in a new “end-of-queue” warning sign system to deter deadly rear-end crashes at 13 dangerous highway areas.
Railroads Challenging New Ohio Minimum Staffing Law
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A federal judge could soon rule on an industry challenge of a state railroad safety law passed in the wake of the East Palestine, Ohio, derailment in 2023.
Commercial Vehicle Miles on Ohio Turnpike Slipped in 2023
Despite the Ohio Turnpike’s record-setting 3.1 billion total vehicle miles experienced last year on its roadway system, commercial vehicles traveled fewer miles than in 2022.
Ohio Law Bans State Adoption of California Emission Rules
In a slap to California, Ohio has a law taking effect in March banning agencies from adopting that state's emissions regulations and protecting the sale and use of diesel and gas vehicles.
Ohio Establishes $3 Million Tax Credit Program for CDL Training
Ohio is offering a new $3 million tax credit program to help companies offset costs for providing commercial driver license training to their employees.