Pennsylvania News Updates

Government, Business, Safety

Pennsylvania’s Red Light Camera Fines to Fund 31 Projects

The Pennsylvania DOT will allocate $20.4 million in funding generated from red light camera fines in the Philadelphia area to pay for 31 road safety projects across 25 municipalities.

March 3, 2025
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics, TCA

Cargo Ship Runs Aground in Delaware River Near Philadelphia

The Coast Guard was called to the scene around 6:30 p.m. Jan. 8 when the Algoma Verity — a 623-foot long bulk carrier — ran aground just north of the Ben Franklin Bridge.

January 9, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Logistics

FRA Awards $96.5M to Hydrogen Rail Projects in Three States

Under terms of the grant program, FRA will pay no more than 80% of a project’s cost, with a minimum 20% match that can include in-kind contributions.

November 8, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous, TCA

PennDOT Approves Rules for Self-Driving Vehicles in State

There are now rules of the road for self-driving vehicles in Pennsylvania.

October 29, 2024
Business

Nippon Steel to Boost Capital Commitment to US Steel Plants

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Nippon Steel Corp. raised its capital commitment Aug. 29 by more than $1 billion to spend on U.S. Steel’s plants.

August 29, 2024
Government, Business, TCA

Pennsylvania Transportation Plan Includes $88 Billion

The Pennsylvania State Transportation Commission on Aug. 14 adopted the 2025 12-Year Transportation Program.

August 15, 2024
Government, Fuel

California Drivers Face Nation’s Steepest Fuel Tax Mountain

A new fuel analysis names California, Illinois and Pennsylvania as the states with this year’s highest diesel and gas taxes, while Alaska, Mississippi and Hawaii have the lowest.

August 14, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics, TCA

Pennsylvania Truckers Claim Unfair Competition at Philly Port

The Federal Maritime Commission is probing concerns raised by trucking companies that a Port of Philadelphia terminal operator is receiving favorable treatment from a state agency.

February 20, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

Pennsylvania Diesel Tax Drops 4.4¢, Still Among Highest in US

Pennsylvania truckers are paying slightly less for diesel this year, thanks to lower average wholesale fuel prices last year that led the state to drop the motor fuel tax rate.

January 22, 2024
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

Teens Impress PennDOT With Truck Parking Challenge Solution

Two teens from Lenape Technical School are helping the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation come up with a solution to the truck parking problem.

September 15, 2023