Trucking Critical to Port of Milwaukee’s New Export Facility
The Port of Milwaukee’s new $40 million agricultural maritime export facility not only marks its largest cash infusion since the 1950s, but also will open doors to more overseas markets using its multimodal infrastructure.
Wisconsin Makes Move Among State Efforts to Address Fuel Prices
Wisconsin’s new emergency order to stop gas and diesel price gouging is among the latest moves by several governors to lessen the impact of rising fuel prices.
Wisconsin Issues $160 Million in Transportation Aid to Local Agencies
Wisconsin officials recently announced the distribution of $160.2 million in financial assistance for transportation purposes to municipalities across the state.
Wisconsin Panel OKs Updates to Highway Near Madison
MADISON, Wis. — A state commission on Dec. 8 approved roughly $174 million in updates to an 18-mile stretch of highway near Madison.
Wisconsin Leaders Allocate $129 Million in Aid for Local Governments
Wisconsin officials announced $129.6 million in transportation aid has been directed to local government agencies.
USPS Under Scrutiny on Wisconsin Ballot Delays
The United States Postal Service says that domestic deliveries of mail usually arrive in 1-3 business days. That’s not always the case, as is becoming clear to many of Wisconsin’s registered voters who requested absentee ballots that never arrived.
RGL Logistics Appoints New CEO, Chairman
RGL Logistics announced Joe Lemerond, senior vice president of transportation, will become the company’s CEO effective March 29.
March 9, 2020Wisconsin DOT Announces $75 Million for Multimodal Grant Program
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation announced it is making $75 million available through its Multimodal Local Supplement grant program, which is designed to address critical transportation needs.
Scam Uses DOT Biennial Update Deadlines to Target Wisconsin Trucking Firms
Wisconsin-based trucking companies have been warned about scam letters informing them they have accrued late fees by failing to file their biennial update with the U.S. Department of Transportation on time.
Wisconsin Truck Driving Championships Promise Family Fun
Last year’s Wisconsin Truck Driving Championships Grand Champion win by XPO Logistics’ Jeff Langenhahn was said to be a “family affair” due to his dedicated practice time with his wife and children. This year, the Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association is taking the role that family plays in drivers’ success to heart with the addition of a Family Fun Zone.
May 7, 2019