Latest News Updates From Noël Fletcher

GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

Coalition Sues CARB Over Emission Report Mandates

California is being sued over its new emission laws mandating that companies there and out of state report their supply chain emissions and mitigation efforts.

February 8, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

US, EU Discuss Semiconductors, Cybersecurity, Supply Chain

The U.S. and European Union agreed to increase raw material sourcing for semiconductors and better align mutual cybersecurity protocols for infrastructure and businesses.

February 7, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuel

FHWA Awards Grants to Develop Charging, Hydrogen Stations

Eyeing heavy truck emissions, the FHWA has awarded nearly half of $622.57 million in new infrastructure grants to megawatt and kilowatt charging and hydrogen fueling projects.

February 6, 2024
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Canada, Colorado Form Hydrogen Development Partnership

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis and Alberta province’s premier, Danielle Smith, signed a memorandum of understanding to help the state reach its 100% carbon-free emissions goal by 2040.

February 5, 2024

Commercial Vehicle Miles on Ohio Turnpike Slipped in 2023

Despite the Ohio Turnpike’s record-setting 3.1 billion total vehicle miles experienced last year on its roadway system, commercial vehicles traveled fewer miles than in 2022.

February 2, 2024
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

$2 Million Michigan Grant Helps Fifth Wheel Freight Expand

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently touted a $2 million grant to Fifth Wheel Freight as an example of economic development funds strengthening the state’s supply chain network.

January 31, 2024
GovernmentTechnologySafety

New Mexico Unveils Electronic Truck Parking Signs Along I-10

Truckers can now locate available parking at six rest areas on a 164-mile stretch of Interstate 10 in New Mexico using advanced technology and electronic road signs.

January 31, 2024
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Nevada Lands Renewable Diesel Production, Distribution Hub

Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo approved $11.7 million in tax abatements for Edgewood Renewables to help it create a biofuel refinery hub that would produce renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel.

January 31, 2024
GovernmentSafety

USDOT Gives Truck Parking Projects $292 Million in Grants

Infrastructure projects aimed at expanding and improving truck drivers’ access to parking are receiving $292 million in federal funding, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced.

January 25, 2024
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Work-Related Deaths Rise in 2022, BLS Report Finds

The number of job-related deaths rose 5.7% in 2022 compared with 2021, with workers in broadly defined transportation-related jobs accounting for the largest share of fatalities.

January 25, 2024