Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

CARB’s Biofuel Changes Raise Concern

American agriculture groups are decrying California’s planned 20% cap on U.S.-made canola- and soy-based biodiesel and renewable diesel that could tip the market toward foreign sources.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
August 28, 2024
Government, Business, Safety

States Boost CDL Training to Tackle Local Driver Shortages

A handful of states are taking varied approaches to bolster the ranks of commercial truck drivers in the nation.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
August 28, 2024
Government, Business, Technology

Canada Imposes a 100% Tariff on Imports of Chinese-Made EVs

Canada will impose a 100% surtax on all Chinese-made electric vehicles beginning Oct. 1 in a series of measures aimed at cracking down on what the country views as unfair trade practices.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
August 26, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

TxDOT to Assume Control of Key Freight Route, Cut Toll Costs

The Texas Transportation Commission is proceeding with a $1.73 billion buyout to take over state Highway 288 tolling operations to lower fares.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
August 23, 2024
Government, Business, Equipment, Logistics

Belgian Firm Opens Georgia Logistics Site for Equipment

Belgium’s Aertssen Logistics has opened a North American hub near the Port of Savannah in Georgia for agriculture, mining and construction machinery on a 35-acre site.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
August 22, 2024
Government, Safety, Fuel

Minnesota Fuel Taxes to Jump 12% in 2025 Due to New Law

Minnesota’s motor fuel taxes will jump by nearly 12% starting Jan. 1 for diesel, gasoline, biodiesel and other fuels because of a state law passed last year.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
August 21, 2024
Government, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

DOT Safety Plan Promotes Wireless Communications on Roadways

USDOT released a plan to promote the advancement of a developing technology enabling vehicles and road infrastructure to communicate with each other to improve safety.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
August 16, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

New Overweight Hauling Law Helps Wisconsin Cheesemakers

Wisconsin cheesemakers and the state’s trucking association are applauding the passage of a new law that boosts hauling capacity for dairy farmers.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
August 15, 2024
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Toll Rates Climb on Three Indiana-Kentucky Bridges

Tolling rates rose recently on three bridges connecting Louisville, Ky., and southern Indiana as part of an annual adjustment.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
August 15, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Missouri Awarding Grants to Lift Biodiesel, Ethanol Output

The Biofuel Infrastructure Incentive Program, administered by MASBDA, will award grants to biofuel retailers, distributors, terminal companies or fleet operations.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
August 14, 2024