Latest News Updates From Noël Fletcher

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New N.C. Governor Acts on Hurricane-Damaged Roads, Bridges

In one of his first acts as North Carolina’s new leader, Gov. Josh Stein signed an executive order to complete repairs on 8,000 roads and bridges that sustained damage during Hurricane Helene.

January 7, 2025
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Winter Weather Prompts States to Waive Fuel Delivery Regs

A swath of icy weather and snow that hit multiple states beginning Jan. 4 resulted in emergency hours-of-service waivers for truckers delivering heating fuel in several states.

January 7, 2025
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Tesla Semi Crash, Fire Mark NTSB’s First EV Truck Case

In its first accident probe of an electric-battery heavy truck, NTSB is examining the Aug. 19 crash of a 2024 Tesla Semi that burned to the ground after it veered off the road and struck a tree.

December 30, 2024
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafety

States Acting to Curb Nuclear Verdicts Across US

Per the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, frivolous lawsuits are estimated to cost the average U.S. household more than $4,000 per year, as measured in tort costs incurred by each state.

December 27, 2024
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

White House Report Highlights Supply Chain Accomplishments

The U.S. Department of Transportation released a four-year review of how it strengthened the supply chain, and identified future challenges such as cybersecurity, within a massive report.

December 27, 2024
GovernmentBusiness

Louisiana Supports Free CDL Training for 20 Black Men

South Louisiana Community College is partnering with a state agency and the governor’s office to launch a CDL training program to open truck driving career paths for Black men.

December 23, 2024
BusinessEquipment

Several States Targeted Predatory Towing in 2024

New laws to curb predatory towing practices were passed in five states in 2024, aiming to curtail abusive financial practices targeting ordinary motorists and commercial drivers alike.

December 19, 2024

USDOT Awards $139M in High-Tech Transportation Grants

The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded $139 million in SMART Program grants on Dec. 16 to 42 states for high-tech projects to improve efficiency and safety.

December 18, 2024
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Delaware Opening Up CDL Testing to Third Parties

The Delaware DMV is inviting private companies to apply to become providers of third-party commercial driver license skill tests before the state launches this new capability next spring.

December 17, 2024
GovernmentBusiness

Toll Rates to Rise in Several States in 2025

Starting in January, toll rates on roads in Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York are set to rise anywhere from 3% to 15% for passenger and commercial vehicles.

December 13, 2024