Ohio Debuts Warning Signs to Deter Rear-End Highway Crashes
Ohio is putting wrong-way driver technology to use in a new “end-of-queue” warning sign system to deter deadly rear-end crashes at 13 dangerous highway areas.
Railroads Challenging New Ohio Minimum Staffing Law
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A federal judge could soon rule on an industry challenge of a state railroad safety law passed in the wake of the East Palestine, Ohio, derailment in 2023.
Commercial Vehicle Miles on Ohio Turnpike Slipped in 2023
Despite the Ohio Turnpike’s record-setting 3.1 billion total vehicle miles experienced last year on its roadway system, commercial vehicles traveled fewer miles than in 2022.
Ohio Law Bans State Adoption of California Emission Rules
In a slap to California, Ohio has a law taking effect in March banning agencies from adopting that state's emissions regulations and protecting the sale and use of diesel and gas vehicles.
Ohio Establishes $3 Million Tax Credit Program for CDL Training
Ohio is offering a new $3 million tax credit program to help companies offset costs for providing commercial driver license training to their employees.
Hundreds of Flying Taxis to Be Made in Ohio
The same Ohio river valley where the Wright brothers pioneered human flight will soon be manufacturing cutting-edge electric planes that take off and land vertically.
Ohio to Renovate 17 Rest Areas
Ohio transportation officials will add truck parking when possible in a massive four-year renovation to rebuild 33 rest areas at 17 locations in project recently announced by Gov. Mike DeWine.
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.
Ohio Weighs Two-Year, Multibillion-Dollar Transportation Budget
Ohio DOT Director Jack Marchbanks emphasized increased costs during a Feb. 7 hearing in which he unveiled Gov. Mike DeWine’s transportation budget recommendations.
Cleveland Matchmaking App for Trucking Raises $4.4 Million
A Cleveland-based startup has a solution to the trucker shortage: matchmaking. Software company Drive My Way lets drivers create profiles where they describe what they’re looking for in a working relationship.