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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
BusinessSafetyFuel

New York Thruway Plazas Revamped With Truck Drivers in Mind

Trying to make life on the road easier for truckers is part of the New York State Thruway Authority’s ongoing $450 million project to modernize its aging 27 service areas through 2025.

June 5, 2023
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Mississippi Welcomes Warehouse, Transport Hub

Gov. Tate Reeves has welcomed a $64 million venture between a Mississippi-based trucking company and a cold-storage logistics firm to build a warehouse and transportation hub.

June 5, 2023
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Kentucky Lands Kroger E-Commerce Center

Northern Kentucky is getting a new $550,000 distribution center from a unit of The Kroger Co. to give the grocery store giant a larger e-commerce foothold in the state and Ohio.

June 1, 2023
BusinessTechnologySafety

Georgia, Wyoming Schools to Train More Truck Drivers

Seeking to get more truck drivers on the road, colleges in Georgia and Wyoming are expanding their commercial driver license programs.

May 31, 2023
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US, EU Agree on Heavy-Truck Charging Standard

The U.S. and European Union have agreed that when a megawatt charging standard is developed for heavy trucks, it must be universal.

May 31, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

EPA Seeks Information by June 5 for Clean Energy Programs

EPA is seeking information on zero-emission heavy trucks, fueling infrastructure and carbon-free port equipment to craft its clean port and heavy vehicles programs.

May 30, 2023