Latest News Updates From Noël Fletcher

Government, Business, Logistics

Wisconsin Invests $10.8M in 5 Harbor Infrastructure Projects

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers granted $10.8 million on Jan. 15 for five harbor infrastructure projects to improve the movement of freight and the state’s supply chain.

January 24, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Fuel, Logistics

New Indiana Gov. Braun Forms Transportation Cabinet

“We can be the risk-takers and trailblazers that Hoosiers deserve in leadership, or maintain the status quo,” the new governor said in his Jan. 13 inauguration speech.

January 23, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

State Trucking Groups Tout CARB Retreat, Continue Fight

While California abandoned its pursuit of regulatory approval for the Advanced Clean Fleets rule, its Advanced Clean Trucks regulation is still being enforced in 10 states.

January 22, 2025
Government, Safety

FMCSA Issues Report on Advancing Trucking Careers for Women

The final report compiled from input received from the Women of Trucking Advisory Board included improving safety and eradicating harassment as key areas of focus.

January 22, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

New York Thruway Issues 7,301 Tickets in Q4 CV Crackdown

A three-month commercial vehicle inspection that ended in December to lower bridge strikes on the New York State Thruway netted 7,301 violations, including 31 for overheight vehicles.

January 21, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

New Ohio Towing Fairness Law Takes Effect in April

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed a law Jan. 8 creating a process to resolve disputes over high invoices for towed commercial vehicles in legislation backed by state truckers and towers.

January 17, 2025
Government, Safety, Fuel

California Bans Fuel Price Gouging in Wake of Wildfires

Charging excessive prices for motor fuel, transportation, freight and other necessities is now illegal in two counties under the state of emergency due to ongoing wildfires.

January 14, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

EPA, Meyer Settle $7.4M Emissions Tampering Case

The EPA has reached a $7.4 million settlement with Meyer Distributing over allegations it sold tens of thousands of aftermarket emissions tampering devices.

January 14, 2025
Business, Logistics

Dothan Warehouse to Add More Temperature-Controlled Storage

Dothan Warehouse in Alabama is investing $5.2 million to expand its temperature-controlled storage space to meet rising demand after selling its frozen facility to Vertical Cold Storage.

January 8, 2025
Government, Business, Safety

New N.C. Governor Acts on Hurricane-Damaged Roads, Bridges

In one of his first acts as North Carolina’s new leader, Gov. Josh Stein signed an executive order to complete repairs on 8,000 roads and bridges that sustained damage during Hurricane Helene.

January 7, 2025