Government, Business

West Virginia Makes CDL Instruction Permit Valid for a Year

As of June, holders in West Virginia of a commercial driver license instruction permit will have a yearlong validity date instead of the initial, current six months.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
April 4, 2023
Government, Business

Campaign Seeks New Hires for Minnesota Trucking Industry

To attract potential job seekers, the Minnesota Trucking Association Foundation has launched a  website and social media campaign showcasing many types of trucking industry careers.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
April 3, 2023
Government, Business, Safety

New Mexico Adopts Clearinghouse Screen for CDLs

New Mexico lawmakers recently enacted legislation requiring federal Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse results be used before granting commercial driver licenses.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
April 3, 2023
Government, Business, Safety

Ohio Turnpike to Start $226 Million in Construction Projects

Drivers are being reminded to travel with care through work zones on the Ohio Turnpike as $226 million in construction projects begin this month along the 241-mile toll road.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
April 3, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds Signs Law Expanding CDL Testing

Iowa is making it easier for people to enter trucking careers with a new law expanding third-party testers for commercial driver licenses.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
March 31, 2023
Government, Business

DOT Focuses on Strategic Investments in Supply Chain

WASHINGTON — Department of Transportation leaders want to make strategic federal investments in infrastructure projects to increase supply chain resiliency and enhance the economy.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
March 29, 2023
Government, Business, Safety

Florida Ramps Up Number of CDL Schools

Florida is now able to train 3,500 truck drivers yearly due to its funding of workforce training as the state approved six new third-party FleetForce truck driving schools.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
March 29, 2023
Government, Business

Kentucky Law Aims to Attract Nonresident Truck Drivers

Kentucky’s Gov. Andy Beshear has signed a package of five workforce development bills, including legislation to entice out-of-state truckers to move there.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
March 28, 2023
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety, Logistics

North Dakota Expands Overweight, Oversize Permit Options

Trucking companies in North Dakota are going to be able to have greater flexibility and efficiency serving the agriculture industry with overweight and oversize permits due to a new law passed at the request of the state highway patrol.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
March 28, 2023
Government, Business, Safety

Florida Truckers Celebrate New Law Targeting Lawsuit Abuse

Florida Trucking Association and truckers are celebrating a law signed March 24 by Gov. Ron DeSantis that ends frivolous lawsuits filed by unscrupulous attorneys. 

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
March 24, 2023