Government, Business, Logistics

EPA Announces $3 Billion in Clean Port Grants

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $3 billion in grants are available this year in a Clean Ports Program to pay for zero-emission port equipment and infrastructure.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
February 29, 2024
Government, Business

Louisiana Truckers Sue Over Independent Contractor Rule

The Louisiana Motor Transport Association has joined a suit filed by a trucking company against the U.S. Department of Labor over changes to the classification of independent contractors.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
February 28, 2024
Government, Business

California Offers Online CDL Renewals

California has made it easier for truck drivers to renew their commercial driver licenses through a new online option that is part of the state’s customer-focused digital transformation.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
February 28, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics, Private

Canada to Invest in Revamp of Port Windsor Grain Terminal

Canada is investing up to $26.3 million to improve multimodal operations in Port Windsor in Ontario at a key grain terminal operated by U.S.-based Archer Daniels Midland Co. that handles corn, soya and canola.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
February 27, 2024
Government, Business, Technology

Carrier Uses Arkansas Grant for Electric Yard Truck

An Arkansas state environmental grant for $166,023 has helped truckload carrier Continental Express modernize its operations with an all-electric spotter truck at a Nestlé USA plant.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
February 27, 2024
Government, Business

Wisconsin, Indiana Pass Bills Targeting Lawsuit Abuse

Wisconsin and Indiana have passed reform legislation that targets lawsuit abuse against the trucking industry.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
February 23, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

Illinois Bill to Copy California Emission Regs Draws Heat

A wave of opposition is mounting in Illinois to a bill that would have the state mirror California’s strict emissions laws that would eventually prohibit sales of diesel-powered trucks.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
February 22, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

Virginia Officials Laud WCS Logistics’ Cold Storage Expansion

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced a $27 million cold storage expansion by WCS Logistics along the Interstate 81 trucking corridor in Frederick County.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
February 21, 2024
Government, Business

Florida Educators Break Ground on CDL Training Academy

Florida educators broke ground on a new commercial driver license training academy to alleviate a shortage not only in the state but also in the Southeastern region of the country.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
February 20, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Minnesota Report Cautions Against Rush to EV Transition

State lawmakers rushing to jump on the battery-electric vehicle bandwagon for longhaul trucks will create a web of operational roadblocks and other problems, a new report says. 

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
February 20, 2024