Latest News Updates From Noël Fletcher

Equipment, Safety, Logistics

Capitol Christmas Tree Arrives in Washington From Alaska

A massive spruce from an Alaskan forest, chosen to be the Capitol Christmas Tree, arrived in Washington on a new flatbed trailer, accompanied by two veteran truckers from Lynden Transport.

November 26, 2024
Government, Business

MARAD Awards $580M Grants to Ports for Supply Chain Projects

USDOT's Maritime Administration announced $580 million in port grants for 31 projects across 15 states that incorporate multimodal improvements for the transportation of goods.

November 21, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

Biofuel Groups Ask Congress to Extend Expiring Tax Credit

Soybean farmers in seven states are asking Congress to extend current biodiesel and renewable diesel tax credits due to a lack of clarity on a set of new rules ready to take effect in January.

November 21, 2024
Government, Business, Safety

New Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse Regulations Take Effect

The DOT has new requirements for workplace drug and alcohol test procedures, plus another forcing states to check truck driver records in its Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse.

November 20, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

Nebraska Finishes US 275 Section on Eastern Freight Route

The Nebraska Department of Transportation has been working to improve the U.S. 275 corridor in segments for many years. So far, about 70% has been completed, according to NDOT.

November 19, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

Florida Man Facing Federal Prison Time for Biofuel Fraud

A Florida man is facing up to five years in federal prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud and filing false claims after overstating biodiesel credits that were reported to the IRS and EPA.

November 19, 2024
Business

Legendary Trucker Gene England of C.R. England Dies

Gene England, a trucking industry legend, World War II veteran and beloved family man, died at the age of 105, C.R. England announced Nov. 14.

November 15, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Five States Seek CARB Delays When Regs Take Effect in 2025

Truckers and legislators in half of the 10 states that automatically adopted California’s Advanced Clean Trucks regulation are trying to put the brakes on before the 2025 rules take effect.

November 14, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, Logistics

Canadian Grant to Electrify Cargo Docks at Port of Quebec

The grant is from Canada’s Green Shipping Corridor Program, which funds low- and zero-emission shipping ventures along with port and terminal equipment and infrastructure.

November 13, 2024
Government, Safety

FHWA Updates Work Zone Safety Regs for First Time in 20 Years

The Federal Highway Administration on Nov. 1 updated its regulation for work zone safety for the first time in 20 years.

November 12, 2024