Virginia, USDA Offer $6.3M in Cold Storage-Related Grants
Virginia has partnered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to offer $6.3 million in supply chain grants to expand transportation options and increase cold storage and flash-freezing facilities.
FreezPak Logistics Plans Virginia Facility for Mid-Atlantic
FreezPak Logistics, a full-service cold and dry storage company, will invest $77.5 million to build a facility serving the Mid-Atlantic region.
Texas Truckers Bring Tires, Livestock Feed in Wildfire Aid
Texas Trucking Association has been helping firefighters get truck tires to battle wildfires that have burned more than 1 million acres in the rural Panhandle.
Ten States Ask Court to Invalidate SEC’s New Climate Rule
A 10-state coalition is suing the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to thwart its new rule requiring companies to report greenhouse gas emissions.
Biden Praises Local Leaders, Touts Record at NLC Gathering
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden, at an event hosted by the National League of Cities, praised local officials for advancing important projects for their communities.
North Dakota Adds Six CDL Road Test Sites
The North Dakota Department of Transportation is making it easier for new truckers to get behind the wheel by adding six new commercial driver license road test sites.
Walmart Plans $350 Million Dairy Facility Expansion in Texas
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced Walmart’s $350 million dairy facility expansion to produce milk near Waco for distribution to 750 Walmart stores and Sam’s Clubs.
Truckers Hail New FMC Rule on Overseas Container Fees
The Federal Maritime Commission has issued a final ruling to simplify international container billing practices in a move hailed by truckers.
EPA, DOE Offer $9.4 Million Grant to Develop New Biofuels
A new partnership has been formed between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy to release $9.4 million in grants to develop future advanced biofuels.
Ohio Debuts Warning Signs to Deter Rear-End Highway Crashes
Ohio is putting wrong-way driver technology to use in a new “end-of-queue” warning sign system to deter deadly rear-end crashes at 13 dangerous highway areas.