Ron Storn Joins Leadership Team at Truckstop
Ron Storn has been appointed as the new chief people and culture officer at Idaho-based Truckstop to help shape and advance its employees’ organizational capabilities.
USDOT Names 2 New Marine Highway Systems
Two new marine highway systems have added 250 miles to the Ohio River system and 6,500 miles of Alaskan waterways to the national transportation system to improve freight shipments.
Georgia Tax Revenue Rises on Restarted Motor Fuel Taxes
Georgia’s reinstatement this year of motor fuel taxes helped the state collect 13.1% more revenue to reach nearly $2.5 billion in July compared with the previous year.
Hawaii Ports Tackle Relief Efforts, Container Congestion
Hawaii has temporarily waived Kahului Harbor wharfage fees for inbound cargo to help relief efforts after the devastating Lahaina fire in Maui on Aug. 8.
New Fee Structure Part of Pennsylvania Turnpike Tolling Plan
Truckers traveling along the Pennsylvania Turnpike will notice big changes, from modernized tolling infrastructure without toll plazas or booths and new fee structures starting in 2025.
Truck Stop Coming to Rural North Carolina Highway
A $1.6 million U.S. Department of Commerce grant to a southwestern North Carolina town is paying for new infrastructure to support opening a Love’s Travel Stop with truck parking.
Florida Lawmakers Grant $3.8 Million for CDL Training Site
Florida state Sen. Tom Wright presented a $3.8 million ceremonial check to an east-central school district to fund a new commercial driver license training facility.
McNeilus Truck to Expand Tennessee Operations
McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing Inc., a division of Oshkosh Corp., is investing $25 million to grow its business in Tennessee.
Kentucky Begins $30 Million Road Project at Owensboro Port
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear joined state officials in breaking ground on a $30 million highway expansion project for the Owensboro Riverport Authority.
Construction Costs Soar on Alaska Freight Route
Inflation is blamed for sending project completion costs soaring 68% since 2021 to today’s $840 million to complete a freight route for bringing goods into Alaska from the port in Anchorage.