Latest News Updates From Noël Fletcher

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Maryland Passes Clean Trucks Act With Key Caveats

Rather than rubber-stamping California’s truck emission standards, Maryland passed the Clean Trucks Act of 2023 — viewed as a fair compromise reflecting trucking industry concerns.

April 13, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuel

Proposed EPA Standards Are Toughest Ever for Heavy Trucks

The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed its most aggressive emission mandates for cars and heavy trucks while seeking input about how to achieve its plans.

April 12, 2023

Washington, Michigan Get Funds to Improve Border Crossings

The Department of Transportation has made its first awards from $100 million appropriated annually for fiscal years 2022-2026 in the new SMART discretionary grant program.

April 11, 2023
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Changes Possible at Four US-Canada Vehicle Crossings

With U.S.-Canada border traffic volumes lower than before the pandemic at three entry ports in North Dakota and one in Idaho, federal officials have temporarily extended operating hours.

April 10, 2023
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Cases Pour In Before New Florida Lawsuit Abuse Law Takes Effect

Attorneys filed 80,000 to 100,000 new court cases that could seek damages from businesses a few days before Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis enacted a law to quash lawsuit abuse.

April 7, 2023
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

Group Helps Veterans, Afghan Aides Find Trucking Jobs

Public-private partnership Task Force Movement is seeing success in helping military veteran community members find trucking jobs, including Afghan refugees who helped U.S. troops.

April 7, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipment

Florida Highway Tests High-Tech Concrete Road

Truckers passing more than 4 miles of U.S. Route 301 near Jacksonville, Fla., are playing a key role in the first high-tech concrete experiment in the southeastern United States.

April 5, 2023
GovernmentBusiness

Canadian Trucking Initiative Targets Refugees

Canada is trying to get more truck drivers on the road by matching refugees in a new career pathway program that also includes women.

April 4, 2023
GovernmentBusiness

West Virginia Makes CDL Instruction Permit Valid for a Year

As of June, holders in West Virginia of a commercial driver license instruction permit will have a yearlong validity date instead of the initial, current six months.

April 4, 2023
GovernmentBusiness

Campaign Seeks New Hires for Minnesota Trucking Industry

To attract potential job seekers, the Minnesota Trucking Association Foundation has launched a  website and social media campaign showcasing many types of trucking industry careers.

April 3, 2023