Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

FHWA Awards Grants to Develop Charging, Hydrogen Stations

Eyeing heavy truck emissions, the FHWA has awarded nearly half of $622.57 million in new infrastructure grants to megawatt and kilowatt charging and hydrogen fueling projects.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
February 6, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

Canada, Colorado Form Hydrogen Development Partnership

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis and Alberta province’s premier, Danielle Smith, signed a memorandum of understanding to help the state reach its 100% carbon-free emissions goal by 2040.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
February 5, 2024

Commercial Vehicle Miles on Ohio Turnpike Slipped in 2023

Despite the Ohio Turnpike’s record-setting 3.1 billion total vehicle miles experienced last year on its roadway system, commercial vehicles traveled fewer miles than in 2022.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
February 2, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

$2 Million Michigan Grant Helps Fifth Wheel Freight Expand

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently touted a $2 million grant to Fifth Wheel Freight as an example of economic development funds strengthening the state’s supply chain network.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
January 31, 2024
Government, Technology, Safety

New Mexico Unveils Electronic Truck Parking Signs Along I-10

Truckers can now locate available parking at six rest areas on a 164-mile stretch of Interstate 10 in New Mexico using advanced technology and electronic road signs.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
January 31, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

Nevada Lands Renewable Diesel Production, Distribution Hub

Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo approved $11.7 million in tax abatements for Edgewood Renewables to help it create a biofuel refinery hub that would produce renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
January 31, 2024
Government, Safety

USDOT Gives Truck Parking Projects $292 Million in Grants

Infrastructure projects aimed at expanding and improving truck drivers’ access to parking are receiving $292 million in federal funding, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
January 25, 2024
Government, Business, Safety

Work-Related Deaths Rise in 2022, BLS Report Finds

The number of job-related deaths rose 5.7% in 2022 compared with 2021, with workers in broadly defined transportation-related jobs accounting for the largest share of fatalities.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
January 25, 2024
Government, Business, Technology

Governors From 16 States Ask Biden to Roll Back EV Mandates

Governors from 16 states have sent a letter to President Joe Biden, asking him to rescind his electric vehicle mandates in favor of letting the market determine adoption.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
January 25, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

USDA Awards $8.8 Million in Grants to Expand Biodiesel Sales

Nearly half of $18.89 million in U.S. Department of Agriculture biofuel grants recently awarded to 22 states will be funneled to projects that increase biodiesel storage, distribution and dispensing.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
January 22, 2024