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Iowa Biodiesel Retailers Get Large Share of $1.12M Grants

Iowa biodiesel retailers were awarded the lion’s share of $1.12 million in state grants to boost their biofuel capacity through new and expanded infrastructure projects.

August 1, 2025
GovernmentBusinessSafety

FMCSA Grants Waiver on Electronic Medical Certificates

The agency is temporarily allowing commercial driver license holders to use paper medical certificate copies since 12 states failed to meet a June mandate for electronic records.

July 15, 2025
BusinessFor-HireTop 100

10 Roads Express Reaches Tentative Agreement With Teamsters

A four-month-long strike at Iowa-based contract carrier 10 Roads Express by members of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters has taken a major step toward resolution.

June 20, 2025
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Iowa’s Biodiesel Consumption Doubled Last Year

Iowa’s biodiesel consumption doubled in the state despite uncertain federal regulation that constrained the biofuel industry, according to a new state report.

April 28, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Iowa Law Aims to Strengthen Trucking Independent Contractors

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has enacted a law backed by the state trucking association to strengthen the trucking industry’s independent contractor model in the state.

April 7, 2025
Government

USDA Releases $537M for Biofuel Infrastructure Projects

USDA will release nearly $260 million in new funds among a pot of $537 million in biofuel grants for 543 ethanol and biodiesel projects in 29 states.

April 4, 2025
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Iowa Shutters Biodiesel Output on Federal Policy Uncertainty

Iowa biodiesel plants are operating at minimum or completely stopping production amid uncertainty over the future of renewable fuel and tax credit policies.

March 5, 2025
BusinessEquipment

Bridgestone to Close Tire Plant in Tennessee, Lay Off 700

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tire manufacturer Bridgestone Americas is closing its LaVergne, Tenn., truck and bus radial tire plant and laying off 700 workers there, the company said in a release.

January 24, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafety

States Acting to Curb Nuclear Verdicts Across US

Per the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, frivolous lawsuits are estimated to cost the average U.S. household more than $4,000 per year, as measured in tort costs incurred by each state.

December 27, 2024
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Biodiesel Projects Win $1.85 Million in Iowa Grants

Iowa is incentivizing biodiesel production with $1.85 million in new biofuel grants announced by state Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig to support rural jobs.

October 15, 2024