Government, Business

Georgia Opens State CDL Facility in Central Region

Only a month after the Georgia Department of Driver Services opened its only CDL testing site in the central part of the state, the center has already helped 19 drivers get on the road.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
April 5, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

Americold, Arkansas Officials Kick Off $90M Expansion

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders helped open a $90 million cold storage and distribution facility expansion by Americold to strengthen the state’s food supply chain.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
April 4, 2024
Business, Logistics

Va. Port Onboards Baltimore Truckers Amid Cargo Diversions

As diverted Baltimore cargo lands in Virginia, Delaware, Pennsylvania and Florida, truckers and port officials are working out processing details and committed to helping.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
April 3, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

Port of Laredo Cargo Is Big Winner in Biden’s New I-27 Law

Boosting U.S.-Mexico cargo movements through the Port of Laredo will be a key outcome of President Joe Biden’s recent enactment of a new law designating a future Interstate 27.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
April 2, 2024
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Ontario Adds Truck Parking in Largest Rest Area Expansion

Canada’s Ontario province has embarked on an ambitious plan to help truckers by adding 165 parking spaces while upgrading 14 rest area sites and adding 10 along its highways.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
April 1, 2024
Government, Business

Trucking LLCs Must File New Federal Report Under Law

Trucking company owners may find themselves among the limited liability company proprietors facing penalties if they fail to report information required by the Treasury Department.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
April 1, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

Landmark Ceramics to Invest $72 Million in Tennessee Logistics Hub

Landmark Ceramics will invest $72 million to expand its tile production near Nashville, Tenn., by creating a new logistics hub with advanced technology to enhance distribution operations.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
April 1, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

Baltimore Port Truckers Pursue Regulatory Waivers

Maryland truckers impacted by limitations at the Port of Baltimore are seeking emergency waivers from regulations to avert financial hardships.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
March 29, 2024
Government, Business, Safety

Federal Funds to Finance Rebuild of Baltimore Bridge

The potential for freight delays was being assessed in the wake of the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge near Baltimore, which was struck by a cargo ship on March 26.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
March 27, 2024
Business, Logistics

Alabama Truckers Needed to Take Hay to Texas

More volunteer truckers are needed to deliver hay to feed Texas livestock stricken by the recent Panhandle wildfires in relief efforts coordinated by three Alabama organizations..

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
March 26, 2024