Latest News Updates From Noël Fletcher

Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Canada Mandates New Dangerous Goods Transport Database

Canada is implementing a new database requiring registration by next year for people and companies transporting dangerous goods at a domestic site they own or operate.

November 9, 2023
Government, Equipment, Safety

Wyoming to Alert Truckers at Risk for Blow-Over Crashes

Wyoming transportation officials are deploying a new roadway messaging system to help truckers avoid dangerous blow-over crashes on interstates as winter's peak accident season nears.

November 7, 2023
Government, Business, Safety

Oklahoma Makes Third-Party Administration of CDL Test Easier

A new Oklahoma law making it easier for written commercial driver license tests to be administered took effect Nov. 1 to help offset the truck driver shortage.

November 6, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics

Virginia Gov. Youngkin Lauds 3PL Provider’s Facility Expansion

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced a $2 million expansion of Wytheville-based Camrett Logistics to grow its capacity and provide green supply chain technology.

November 6, 2023
Government, Business

BLS: Coming Decade to See Job Growth in Warehousing, Logistics

Transportation and warehousing will be among the fastest-growing economic sectors for the coming decade, according to a new U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics analysis.

November 6, 2023

EPA Ready to Strengthen Southern California Air Rule

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced it will approve a “groundbreaking rule” making it able to enforce a Southern California air-quality regulation involving warehouses.

November 2, 2023
Government, Business, Logistics

Utah Seeks to Boost Trade With Mexico, Pushes Port Plan

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox unveiled the state’s agreement with Mexico to improve trade as Utah’s developing inland port marches ahead with a plan to become a global logistics connector.

November 2, 2023
Government, Business, Safety

FMCSA Grant Helps West Virginia Report CMV Crashes

West Virginia will use an FMCSA grant for $140,729 to provide more accurate and timely data to state law enforcement about commercial motor vehicle safety accidents.

November 1, 2023
Government, Business, Safety

USDOT Grants $82.6 Million for Road Safety in 46 States

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced it awarded $82.6 million in road safety planning grants to 46 states, including projects involving truck freight.

November 1, 2023
Government, Business, Safety

Indiana Adds 225 Truck Parking Spots at I-65 Rest Areas

Truckers traveling in Indiana on Interstate 65 now have more than 200 new parking spaces available to them after state officials on Oct. 24 opened a revamped Kankakee Welcome Center.

October 30, 2023