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Construction Costs Soar on Alaska Freight Route

Inflation is blamed for sending project completion costs soaring 68% since 2021 to today’s $840 million to complete a freight route for bringing goods into Alaska from the port in Anchorage.

August 1, 2023
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Georgia Distribution Center to Team NFI, Bradshaw °®¶¹´«Ã½

Georgia officials announced plans to open a new East Coast distribution center in Effingham County to bring  Bradshaw °®¶¹´«Ã½â€™s products to customers faster through a partnership with NFI.

July 31, 2023
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New Iowa Truck Road Unveiled at Missouri River Barge

A road partially funded by a $1 million U.S. government grant is enabling farmers to move freight from Interstate 29 directly to Iowa’s Port of Blencoe barge terminal on the Missouri River.

July 28, 2023
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Large US-Mexico Truck Crossing to Reopen in Texas

A Mexico border crossing in Texas for commercial truck traffic will reopen after six years starting Aug. 7 to provide an alternative to the Juarez-El Paso land ports of entry.

July 27, 2023
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Several States Alter Fuel Tax Structures

Higher gasoline and diesel taxes hit the pumps in several states starting July 1, while new laws also took effect to raise revenue from the sale of alternative fuels.

July 26, 2023
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Kentucky Waives HOS Limits to Aid Storm Relief Efforts

Kentucky issued a temporary emergency order waiving federal hours-of-service rules and weigh station requirements through Aug. 18 for truckers assisting with storm relief efforts.

July 25, 2023
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Rural States, Groups Tell EPA of Emissions Proposal Concerns

Stakeholders are expressing concerns about the costs associated with a proposal aimed at expanding use of electric vehicles and curtailing the prevalence of internal combustion engines.

July 24, 2023
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25 States Send EPA a Letter Opposing Emissions Proposal

Kentucky and West Virginia are leading a 25-state coalition in challenging emissions regulations proposed by the Biden administration.

July 20, 2023
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Nevada to Build Truck Parking Areas Along Northern I-80

New truck parking construction will start this summer on a northern Nevada freight route on Interstate 80 at the Golconda Summit.

July 19, 2023

Delaware Officials Pick New Operator for Port of Wilmington

Delaware officials have given the green light to Enstructure LLC to become the new operator of the Port of Wilmington, replacing GT USA Wilmington LLC.

July 18, 2023