Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced $5 million in commercial driver license infrastructure grants for community college training centers and new equipment.
Author: Noël Fletcher
Biden’s Visit to Hawaii Coincides With More Federal Relief
President Joe Biden’s visit Aug. 21 to Maui was bolstered by a $3 million Federal Highway Administration emergency grant and tax relief for people and businesses impacted by the wildfires.
IRS Reminds Truckers of Aug. 31 Tax Payment Deadline
For truckers who first used their vehicles in July on a public highway, the IRS is reminding them of an Aug. 31 deadline to electronically file their heavy highway vehicle use tax return.
Ron Storn Joins Leadership Team at Truckstop
Ron Storn has been appointed as the new chief people and culture officer at Idaho-based Truckstop to help shape and advance its employees’ organizational capabilities.
USDOT Names 2 New Marine Highway Systems
Two new marine highway systems have added 250 miles to the Ohio River system and 6,500 miles of Alaskan waterways to the national transportation system to improve freight shipments.
Georgia Tax Revenue Rises on Restarted Motor Fuel Taxes
Georgia’s reinstatement this year of motor fuel taxes helped the state collect 13.1% more revenue to reach nearly $2.5 billion in July compared with the previous year.
Hawaii Ports Tackle Relief Efforts, Container Congestion
Hawaii has temporarily waived Kahului Harbor wharfage fees for inbound cargo to help relief efforts after the devastating Lahaina fire in Maui on Aug. 8.
New Fee Structure Part of Pennsylvania Turnpike Tolling Plan
Truckers traveling along the Pennsylvania Turnpike will notice big changes, from modernized tolling infrastructure without toll plazas or booths and new fee structures starting in 2025.
Truck Stop Coming to Rural North Carolina Highway
A $1.6 million U.S. Department of Commerce grant to a southwestern North Carolina town is paying for new infrastructure to support opening a Love’s Travel Stop with truck parking.
Florida Lawmakers Grant $3.8 Million for CDL Training Site
Florida state Sen. Tom Wright presented a $3.8 million ceremonial check to an east-central school district to fund a new commercial driver license training facility.