Latest News Updates From Noël Fletcher

GovernmentSafety

N.M. Truckers Oppose Bill That Would Enforce Right-Lane Driving

New Mexico’s governor is being asked to pocket veto legislation that would force freight truckers hauling trailers to drive in the right lane on interstates in most circumstances or be fined.

February 28, 2022
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

Safety Practices Can Offset Rising Insurance Rates, ATRI Study Says

Motor carriers can offset the rising cost of insurance premiums by continuously improving their overall safety practices and expanding use of smart technology, a new report said.

February 23, 2022
GovernmentBusiness

Minnesota Trucking Leaders Set Effort for Lawmakers to Meet With Local Fleets

With state fleet leaders’ annual trip to the U.S. Capitol disrupted due to COVID-related visitation limits, the Minnesota Trucking Association is instead inviting federal leaders to meet trucking executives on their home turf.

February 22, 2022
GovernmentLogistics

Trucker Turned Politician Proposes Bill Honoring Alaska’s Drivers

An Alaskan state senator and professional driver is sponsoring Truck Driver Appreciation Day legislation to permanently recognize truckers for their service.

February 18, 2022
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafety

Truck Driving Simulator Excites Idaho High School Students

A new Idaho Trucking Association program using a truck simulator traveling to high schools appears to be paying off, by getting teens interested in driving careers.

February 16, 2022
GovernmentBusiness

State, Local Officials Play Vital Role in Infrastructure

Counties play a vital role delivering transportation projects funded by the federal $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg told local municipal officials.

February 15, 2022
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Congress, Biden Urged to Release Funds for Bridge Repair

Transportation experts are urging Congress and the Biden administration to release federal infrastructure funds to improve unsafe bridges across the nation.

February 14, 2022
GovernmentSafety

Truckers’ Input Sought as Illinois Expressway Shootings Skyrocket

Truck drivers traveling along Illinois expressways where shootings spiked 110% last year are advised to report suspicious activity and use a new police website map of real-time gunfire reports.

February 11, 2022
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Maine Sets $1.8 Billion Plan for Infrastructure Upgrades

Three steel bridges in Maine that cross Interstate 95 and date to the Dwight Eisenhower administration are included in a $1.8 billion plan to overhaul some of the state’s transportation infrastructure.

February 9, 2022
GovernmentSafety

Illinois Allows Easy Transfers of Out-of-State CDLs Through March 31

Transferring an out-of-state commercial driver license to Illinois is easier due to a temporary measure by the Illinois secretary of state that is set to expire March 31.

February 8, 2022