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26 States Sue NHTSA Over New Fuel Economy Rule

Twenty-six states led by Kentucky and West Virginia have filed a lawsuit to block a new fuel economy rule by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 

July 19, 2024
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CBP OKs Ports of Indiana Plan for Ocean Container Terminal

Creation of Lake Michigan’s first international container terminal serving the Chicago area is underway since CBP officials approved a Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor plan.

July 16, 2024
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California Awards $27 Million to Container Ports

California’s business and economic development office has awarded $27 million to fund 10 projects at its five container ports to improve data systems and interoperability.

July 16, 2024
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Wyoming Gets Tough on Drivers Ignoring Road Closure Signs

A new law in Wyoming is aimed at reducing blow-over crashes of light and high-profile vehicles.

July 15, 2024
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Idaho Offers Alerts to Carriers of Driver Record Changes

The Idaho Transportation Department is offering motor carriers an online service that issues alerts about driving license changes, such as expiration dates for CDLs.

July 3, 2024
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Kentucky College Offering Evening CDL Classes to Meet Demand

Kentucky’s Gateway Community & Technical College is offering its first commercial driver license evening classes to help meet demand for new truck drivers in the state.

July 2, 2024
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Amtrak Used 2 Million Gallons of Renewable Diesel in FY2023

Switching to renewable diesel has enabled Amtrak to replace about 2 million gallons of fossil fuel during the past fiscal year and move closer to its goal of achieving zero emissions.

July 1, 2024
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Clean Fuels Alliance Sues EPA Over Phase 3 Emissions Rule

The Clean Fuels Alliance America filed a lawsuit against EPA for adopting a heavy-duty truck regulation that the group claims fails to evaluate the use of biodiesel and renewable diesel.

June 27, 2024
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Conn. Project to Revamp Congested Interchange Gains Traction

The second phase of a $500 million reconfiguration of interstates 91 and 691 in Connecticut commenced on a congested freight route two hours from Boston and New York.

June 25, 2024
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Maine’s New Madawaska Bridge to Canada Opens

A new bridge and land port of entry between Maine and Canada has opened, the culmination of a $97.5 million project to build a larger structure to replace a 104-year-old span.

June 24, 2024