Latest News Updates From Noël Fletcher

GovernmentBusinessTechnology

DOE Says Trucks, Transport Refrigeration Units Ideal for Solar Panel Energy

Commercial trucks, trailers and transport refrigeration units have been designated top candidates to integrate with experimental solar photovoltaics to lower diesel fuel use or boost power in electric vehicles.

March 3, 2023

°®¶¹´«Ã½ Signs Pact to Acquire Canada’s Algolux

Daimler Truck autonomous technology subsidiary °®¶¹´«Ã½ has signed an agreement to acquire Canadian artificial intelligence developer Algolux Inc.

March 3, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

DOE Outlines Higher Upfront Costs for Green Heavy Trucks

Trucking companies are being advised to seek government incentives to help offset high price tags of green heavy trucks that are forecast based on federal figures to cost $28,000 to $297,500 more than diesel engines vehicles.

March 1, 2023
BusinessLogistics

Big G Express Acquires RTR Transportation

Two Tennessee freight carriers have merged with the acquisition of RTR Transportation by Big G Express.

February 28, 2023
GovernmentBusinessLogisticsFor-Hire

New UPS Distribution Center in N.C. to Create 60 Driver Jobs

Some 60 new truck driver jobs are coming to southeastern North Carolina in the largest business venture there in 40 years thanks to a new UPS distribution center.

February 27, 2023
GovernmentBusinessSafety

FHWA Promotes Andrew Rogers to Deputy Administrator

The Federal Highway Administration promoted chief counsel Andrew Rogers on Feb. 27 to deputy administrator.

February 27, 2023
GovernmentBusiness

Georgia Lands First of Five New Sam’s Club Distribution Centers

Georgia’s governor announced a $142 million deal for a Sam’s Club distribution and fulfillment center in the first of five new sites in the company’s bold plans to modernize its supply chain.

February 27, 2023
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Work Proposals Sought in Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project

Kentucky and Ohio issued a call for construction and design proposals to fast-track the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor project.

February 24, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

South Dakota Has New Law for Alternative Fuels Taxes, Credits

Truckers driving through South Dakota using biodiesel and other alternative fuels will no longer be incorrectly taxed due to a new law enacted recently by Gov. Kristi Noem.

February 24, 2023
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafety

Iowa Has New Overweight Permit Law for Emergencies

Iowa has a new law on its books allowing state and local officials to exempt overweight permits from load limits so truckers can move heavier loads in emergencies.

February 21, 2023