Latest News Updates From Noël Fletcher

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FHWA Makes Grants Available to Lower Emissions at Ports

The head of the Federal Highway Administration said the vital role truckers play at ports is at the center of a $400 million grant program to help reduce emissions.

April 27, 2023
GovernmentTechnologyEquipmentLogistics

Miami, Seven Other Cities to Test Cargo Bikes

Downtown Miami is about to see a last-mile delivery experiment replacing trucks with cargo freight bicycles able to carry 500 pounds.

April 27, 2023
Government

FHWA Opens Grants for Projects Addressing Climate Change

State and local government levels are encouraged to apply for federal grants from a $848 million project to make roads, bridges and ports more resilient to extreme weather.

April 25, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

Freight Routes to Get Electric, Hydrogen Infrastructure Aid

A top U.S. Department of Energy national laboratory announced it will help add electric and hydrogen infrastructure to four freight corridors covering over half of the nation.

April 24, 2023
GovernmentTechnologyEquipment

Kansas Breaks Ground on Expanded Diesel School

Kansas will be able to train more diesel technicians with a new $1.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration.

April 21, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Utah to Lower Gas Tax, Impose EV Charging Tax

Gasoline taxes will drop in Utah in July, and taxes will be levied at electric vehicle charging stations starting in January, after new laws signed by Gov. Spencer Cox.

April 21, 2023
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Iowa Tort Reform Bill Goes to Governor

A landmark law in Iowa limiting jury awards to $5 million in accident lawsuits against commercial vehicles was sent to the desk of Gov. Kim Reynolds for enactment.

April 20, 2023
GovernmentTechnology

States Await DOE Hydrogen Hub Selection

Several state consortiums met the April 7 deadline to be among the nation’s first hydrogen hubs as the U.S. Department of Energy begins to evaluate applications for funding.

April 19, 2023
GovernmentBusiness

New I-75 Interchange in Florida Gets $4 Million Grant

Florida’s Interstate 75 in the Ocala area is getting a new interchange to ease congestion and support businesses such as a new Buc-ee’s travel center.

April 14, 2023
GovernmentBusiness

Michigan Grant to Upgrade Agricultural Route

A Michigan rural road grant of $790,000 will make it easier for truckers to carry pet treats and fresh fruit from two leading agricultural producers in Oceana County to homes across the nation.

April 14, 2023