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Logistics Plus to Expand Pennsylvania Headquarters

On July 13, Gov. Tom Wolf announced that Logistics Plus, which handles transportation and logistics around the world, will expand its headquarters in Erie’s Union Station, creating 44 new jobs.

July 18, 2017
GovernmentBusinessTCA

After Long Delay Pennsylvania Town Signs Off on Werner Trucking Facility

Palmer Township, Pa., planners signed off on a conditional use application for a truck maintenance and training facility in the northern end of the township after six meetings on the project.

July 12, 2017
BusinessTCA

The Great Pennsylvania Warehouse Boom

If there was a real-life version of the video game Pac-Man, it could be playing out here, as retailers and other firms continue to gobble up land and build warehouses at an accelerating rate.

July 5, 2017
TCA

New Interchange in New Stanton, Pa., Designed to Ease Traffic Flow

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s decision to move anĀ Interstate 70 interchange in New Stanton, Pennsylvania, has helped ease traffic congestion forĀ residents and firms, such asĀ UPS and FedEx,Ā that have distribution warehouses there.

March 3, 2017
TCA

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Chairman Sean Logan Steps Down

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Chairman Sean Logan stepped downĀ Feb. 23Ā to join the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board.

February 23, 2017
Government

Southwestern Pennsylvania Regional Freight Movement Expected to Increase 40% by 2040

The 10-county southwestern Pennsylvania region can expect the amount of freight moving into and out of the area to increase by 40% by 2040.

January 18, 2017
Government

Pennsylvania Switches to Annual Inspections

Pennsylvania trucking companies and the Pennsylvania Motor Carriers Association are celebrating in the wake of Gov. Tom Wolf's signing of pro-trucking legislation into law on Nov. 4.

November 22, 2016
Government

Pennsylvania Diverts Road Funds to Pay for State Police

Money from increased fees and gas taxes that drivers have been paying since 2013 on the promise to fix Pennsylvania's crumbling roads and bridges is increasingly being diverted to support the state police, budget figures show.

September 12, 2016
Government

Kevin Stewart to Replace Retiring Jim Runk as PMTA President

After 44 years at the Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association, the last 25 as its president, Jim Runk is retiring July 20. Runk’s successor is Kevin Stewart, currently PMTA’s director of safety.

July 8, 2016
BusinessGovernment

Jim Runk to Retire After Nearly 44 Years With Pennsylvania MTA

Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association President Jim Runk announced his retirement pending the expected hiring of a successor this summer.

March 14, 2016