Latest News Updates From Noël Fletcher

GovernmentBusiness

Two Kansas Community Colleges Partner to Expand CDL Training

Two Kansas community colleges are partnering to increase CDL training to alleviate a driver shortage in a state that needs truck transportation for its agriculture-related industries.

August 28, 2023
GovernmentBusinessLogisticsPrivate

Sam’s Club to Open Big Distribution Center in Oklahoma City

Oklahoma officials applauded news that Sam’s Club will invest $40 million to open a large distribution center in the state scheduled to open early next year.

August 28, 2023
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafety

Iowa Grants to Help Community Colleges Expand CDL Training

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced $5 million in commercial driver license infrastructure grants for community college training centers and new equipment.

August 24, 2023
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogistics

Biden’s Visit to Hawaii Coincides With More Federal Relief

President Joe Biden’s visit Aug. 21 to Maui was bolstered by a $3 million Federal Highway Administration emergency grant and tax relief for people and businesses impacted by the wildfires.

August 23, 2023
GovernmentBusiness

IRS Reminds Truckers of Aug. 31 Tax Payment Deadline

For truckers who first used their vehicles in July on a public highway, the IRS is reminding them of an Aug. 31 deadline to electronically file their heavy highway vehicle use tax return.

August 22, 2023
BusinessTechnology

Ron Storn Joins Leadership Team at Truckstop

Ron Storn has been appointed as the new chief people and culture officer at Idaho-based Truckstop to help shape and advance its employees’ organizational capabilities.

August 21, 2023
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

USDOT Names 2 New Marine Highway Systems

Two new marine highway systems have added 250 miles to the Ohio River system and 6,500 miles of Alaskan waterways to the national transportation system to improve freight shipments.

August 18, 2023
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Georgia Tax Revenue Rises on Restarted Motor Fuel Taxes

Georgia’s reinstatement this year of motor fuel taxes helped the state collect 13.1% more revenue to reach nearly $2.5 billion in July compared with the previous year.

August 18, 2023
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogistics

Hawaii Ports Tackle Relief Efforts, Container Congestion

Hawaii has temporarily waived Kahului Harbor wharfage fees for inbound cargo to help relief efforts after the devastating Lahaina fire in Maui on Aug. 8.

August 17, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

New Fee Structure Part of Pennsylvania Turnpike Tolling Plan

Truckers traveling along the Pennsylvania Turnpike will notice big changes, from modernized tolling infrastructure without toll plazas or booths and new fee structures starting in 2025.

August 16, 2023