Latest News Updates From Noël Fletcher

GovernmentTechnology

West Virginia Launching Digital Vehicle Titles

West Virginia is launching digital titles for passenger vehicles at dealers before rolling out the high-tech service later this year for commercial vehicles.

January 20, 2023
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

Paccar Parts Opens $45 Million Distribution Center in Louisville

Kentucky’s governor joined with executives from Paccar Parts to launch a $45 million distribution center in Louisville to serve dealers and customers in the central, mid-Atlantic and southeastern regions.

January 20, 2023
GovernmentBusiness

Alabama Grants $40 Million to 33 Transportation Projects

Three plans targeted to improve truck traffic in Alabama are among 33 road and bridge projects receiving a total of $40 million in state transportation funds announced by Gov. Kay Ivey.

January 19, 2023
GovernmentBusinessSafety

New York Extends Length of Commercial Driver Learner's Permits

New York has extended the validity for its commercial learner permit from six months to a year to help offset a shortage of commercial drivers.

January 17, 2023
GovernmentEquipmentSafetyLogistics

Truckers Trying to Navigate the Notch Could Lead to a Fine Mess

Vermont transportation officials have a message for truckers seeking to follow their GPS up state Route 108 through Smugglers’ Notch and over Mount Mansfield: You’ll get stuck and fined up to $4,000.

January 13, 2023
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Cold Storage Facility to Be Built Near Port of Charleston

South Carolina has captured a $49.9 million deal for a cold storage warehousing and logistics company to set up operations near the Port of Charleston, Gov. Henry McMaster announced.

January 12, 2023
GovernmentTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Truck Freight Routes Could Be Hydrogen Fueling Station Backbone

WASHINGTON — California fuel cell advocates are urging a national strategy to replace diesel-powered heavy trucks at major U.S. ports and link future regional hydrogen hubs to create a fueling infrastructure.

January 11, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

Delaware DMV Adds Online CDL Self-Certification Tool

Delaware’s Division of Motor Vehicles has launched an online self-certification option for commercial driver license holders to upload their Medical Examiner’s Certificate.

January 10, 2023
GovernmentLogistics

$100 Million Maryland Grant to Fund I-81 Lane Expansion

Construction will move forward to ease congestion in western Maryland and improve regional freight transportation along Interstate 81 after Gov. Larry Hogan awarded the project a $100 million grant.

January 9, 2023
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Virginia Announces Deals for Distribution Facility, Plant Expansion

Virginia has unveiled a new economic development plan, boosted by the capture of a $61.6 million deal to establish an East Coast distribution facility and a $9 million plant expansion near two freight corridors.

January 6, 2023