Latest News Updates From Noël Fletcher

BusinessSafety

Hero Anthony Shipp: Coordinating Aid to Maui Wildfire Victims

When wildfires consumed the Hawaiian island of Maui in August, Anthony Shipp’s reaction was immediate, and powerful.

October 13, 2023
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Two Maryland Schools Receive Federal CDL Grants

Two federal grants totaling $371,050 were awarded to two Maryland community colleges for commercial driver license training.

October 12, 2023
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

GSA Is Moving Ahead to Rebuild Two Maine Land Ports of Entry

Two freight land ports from Maine to Canada are getting closer to being revamped as part of the U.S. General Services Administration's $3.4 billion infrastructure investment fund plan.

October 12, 2023
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Dashboard Tracks Federal Infrastructure Grant Use

Midwestern cities are spending more federal infrastructure grants to improve roads and bridges, according to a new National League of Cities dashboard tracking projects across the U.S.

October 12, 2023
Government

FHWA Releases $61 Billion to States

States are getting their third annual raise in highway funds while dollar amounts remain unchanged for bridge and Appalachian development road improvements from money released by FHWA.

October 11, 2023
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Canada Invests $150 Million in Container Terminal in Quebec

Canada will invest up to $150 million to build a new container terminal for the Montreal Port Authority in Contrecoeur, Quebec, to increase national supply chain capacity.

October 10, 2023
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Two N.C. Community Colleges Expand Reach of CDL Training

In a partnership, one North Carolina community college is sharing its resources with another to help get more people trained for truck driving careers.

October 10, 2023
GovernmentFuel

Georgia’s Kemp Extends Suspension of Diesel, Gas Excise Tax

Gov. Brian Kemp on Oct. 6 signed an executive order that extends Georgia’s excise tax suspension on diesel and gas through Nov. 11.

October 6, 2023
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafety

West Virginia Community College Gets CDL Training Simulators

A West Virginia community and technical college can now enhance its commercial driver license training with a pair of sophisticated driving simulators courtesy of the state.

October 6, 2023
GovernmentSafety

New Maryland Truck Weigh Station Replaces Old Office Trailer

A new $5.8 million weigh and inspection station along U.S. Route 1 in Maryland has opened to make traveling safer for passenger and commercial vehicles.

October 6, 2023