Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, TCA

New Georgia Laws Address EV Chargers, Max Truck Weight

Two new Georgia laws serve to accommodate the rising number of trucks and electric vehicles on the road, which is expected to increase exponentially in coming decades.

David Wickert | The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
May 9, 2023
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety, Logistics, TCA

Georgia Senate Backs Higher Truck Weights

The Georgia state Senate on March 23 approved a measure that would temporarily allow vehicles carrying forestry and agricultural products to weigh up to 88,000 pounds on Georgia roads.

David Wickert | The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
March 24, 2023
Government, Business, Logistics

Georgia Legislative Panel Recommends $121.5 Billion Freight Spend

Georgia should spend up to $121.5 billion more over 30 years to improve the movement of freight across the state, a legislative panel has recommended.

David Wickert | The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
January 31, 2020
Government, Business, TCA

Georgia DOT Pushes Back Plans for Metro Atlanta Toll Lanes

Georgia officials unveiled major changes Oct. 7 to an $11 billion road-building program that will delay projects aimed at addressing metro Atlanta’s traffic mess.

David Wickert | The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
October 8, 2019
Government, Business, Logistics, TCA

Scarce Truck Parking Has Atlanta Looking for Solutions

Not nearly enough parking exists in metro Atlanta for truckers who must comply with federal rules that limit how many hours they can drive – a shortage that’s about to get worse, thanks to new enforcement procedures

David Wickert | The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
August 30, 2017
TCA

How the I-85 Closure is Affecting Roads Around Atlanta

Here's what you need to know about how the I-85 closure will affect road travel around Atlanta.

David Wickert | The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
March 31, 2017