Ohio News Updates

Louisiana and Wyoming have ceased issuing non-domiciled commercial driver licenses, while Ohio is ending its program and downgrading credentials.

Heniff Transportation Systems will develop a sweetener transload facility in Ohio dedicated to serving Cargill and its customers, Heniff announced Nov. 2.

The $36.8 billion funding lapse affects road, safety and bridge projects across the country as states and localities try to plan ahead.

Governors across the country are temporarily easing dyed diesel restrictions and suspending fuel taxes as diesel prices remain elevated over year-ago levels.

The suspension of Georgia’s current per-gallon motor fuel excise tax of 37.3 cents for diesel and 33.3 cents for gasoline extends through Nov. 30.

At events in Ohio and North Carolina, industry representatives sought support for legislation addressing lawsuit abuse, truck parking and accident fraud.

A 2024 crash on the Ohio Turnpike has prompted NTSB investigators to take a closer look at how toll plaza crashes can be prevented.

North Carolina and Ohio adopted laws governing third-party litigation funding, adding momentum to the debate over the role of outside investors in civil lawsuits.

Ohio stopped issuing non-domiciled CDLs in September when Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy imposed a nationwide halt.

Horizon currently sells Classes 3-7 battery-electric trucks but is expanding its portfolio with a Class 8 design intended to rival the Tesla Semi.