The state of Connecticut launched a 91-day enforcement campaign running through May 30 funded by a $2 million federal grant to bust unsafe drivers traveling on rural roads.
Author: Noël Fletcher
Border States Fear Impact From Tariffs on Canada and Mexico
Political leaders representing states that border Canada and Mexico are sounding the alarm about how tariffs between those countries and the U.S. will impact their local economies.
Iowa Shutters Biodiesel Output on Federal Policy Uncertainty
Iowa biodiesel plants are operating at minimum or completely stopping production amid uncertainty over the future of renewable fuel and tax credit policies.
DOE Withdraws Biden-Era Rule, Approves LNG for Vessel Fuel
The Department of Energy has given the OK for vessels to use liquefied natural gas as a fuel by withdrawing its past Biden-era order that created a roadblock for a small Florida company.
N.C. Reopens I-40 Section Closed Since September Hurricane
A stretch of I-40 that serves as a freight route between North Carolina and Tennessee has partially reopened after a monthslong shutdown caused by storm-related damage from Hurricane Helene.
Colorado Crackdown Spreads to I-70 for Tire Chain Violators
A new enforcement effort on the I-70 mountain corridor in Colorado will ensure truckers comply with a new law requiring drivers carry tire chains regardless of weather conditions.
Idaho Launches I-90 Roadside Patrol to Assist Motorists
A new Idaho Transportation Department roadside patrol has been launched along the Interstate 90 freight corridor to more quickly aid motorists in need of assistance.
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.
Western Nevada College Approved for Third-Party CDL Testing
The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles has paved the way for Western Nevada College to provide official third-party testing for exams for commercial driver license students.
Federal Reversal Clears Path for Louisiana Port Development
The state had previously OK’d the construction of a grain elevator in an area along the west bank of the Mississippi River, but federal red tape prevented the project from moving forward.