Latest News Updates From Noël Fletcher

Florida Faces Blitz of New Civil Cases

Florida’s court system is struggling under a mountain of 280,122 new civil cases filed by trial attorneys a few days before Gov. Ron DeSantis enacted a law in March thwarting lawsuit abuse.

June 14, 2023
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Temporary Road Planned for Ruined Stretch of I-95

A downed stretch of Interstate 95 in Philadelphia will be covered with a temporary roadway that will permit two-way traffic to return to a segment of one of the country’s busiest freight routes.

June 14, 2023
GovernmentTechnologySafety

Missouri CDL Holders Have Electronic Options

Missouri commercial driver license holders now can submit their self-certifications and updated medical examiner certificates electronically via email or fax.

June 12, 2023
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South Dakota, Nebraska Pause HOS Mandates

Diesel and gasoline shortages prompted the governors of Nebraska and South Dakota to issue emergency executive orders temporarily waiving federal HOS mandates for fuel haulers.

June 12, 2023
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New York City to Test Microhub Final Dropoffs

New York City officials will experiment this summer on a new system using delivery trucks to drop goods at special off-street or curbside microhubs.

June 11, 2023
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Cummins, Government Lab Develop Enhanced Steel Alloy

A new high-temperature steel alloy rendering engines more durable and efficient has been developed by a team from Cummins Inc. and Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

June 9, 2023
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Nineteen States Sue EPA Over California Heavy Truck Phaseout

Iowa is leading 19 states in a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for backing California’s future ban on heavy diesel vehicles.

June 8, 2023
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Arkansas Adds 84 Truck Parking Spots on I-40

Amid the constant roar of Interstate 40 traffic, Arkansas state leaders celebrated opening a long-awaited commercial truck parking lot in West Memphis, adding 84 much-needed spaces.

June 8, 2023

Michigan, Australia to Partner on Transportation Technology

Michigan and Australia have recommitted to collaborating on automotive and advanced transportation research.

June 7, 2023
BusinessEquipmentFuel

Nebraska Soybean Farmers Extol Biodiesel Benefits

A trucking campaign promoting biodiesel fuel to easily lower carbon emissions by the state soybean farmers has been such a success in raising awareness it may be repeated.

June 6, 2023