Latest News Updates From Noël Fletcher

Government, Fuel

Diesel Sheds 6.2¢ to $4.185

The national average price of diesel continued its descent, sliding 6.2 cents to $4.185 a gallon in its seventh straight decline, according to Energy Information Administration data released March 20.

March 20, 2023
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Trucking Critical to Port of Milwaukee’s New Export Facility

The Port of Milwaukee’s new $40 million agricultural maritime export facility not only marks its largest cash infusion since the 1950s, but also will open doors to more overseas markets using its multimodal infrastructure.

March 9, 2023

Truck Drivers Appreciate Company Praise, Survey Shows

ORLANDO, Fla. — Truck drivers ranked praise from their companies as the characteristic they most appreciate in an employer, according to a recent survey.

March 9, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics

Trucking Titans Share M&A Tips

ORLANDO, Fla. — The market for buying and selling trucking companies was a hot topic at a recent industry trade show, so it’s little wonder that a discussion with three leaders who share recent experience on the issue drew a crowd.

March 9, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Technology, Nuclear Verdicts Among Hot Topics in Panel Discussion

ORLANDO, Fla. — The use of technology and ways to combat nuclear verdicts were among the topics discussed and debated during a roundtable session at the Truckload Carriers Association’s Truckload 2023 Orlando.

March 7, 2023
Government, Business, Safety

FMCSA’s People Focus Is Helping Truck Drivers, Robin Hutcheson Says

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s top executive explained to hundreds at a trucking industry gathering that the agency’s focus to invest in people dovetails with its efforts to improve the workplace for drivers.

March 7, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Illinois Trucking Association Urges Fix to Biometric Law

The Illinois Trucking Association is among a business coalition whose leaders are calling on state lawmakers to change an outdated biometric state statute leading to frivolous lawsuits and safety concerns.

March 3, 2023
Government

Idaho Offering Two Military Waivers to Increase CDL Holders

Idaho has a new campaign to recruit military personnel and veterans into trucking careers by offering two forms of CDL testing waivers for people with military experience driving commercial vehicles.

March 3, 2023
Government, Business, Technology

DOE Says Trucks, Transport Refrigeration Units Ideal for Solar Panel Energy

Commercial trucks, trailers and transport refrigeration units have been designated top candidates to integrate with experimental solar photovoltaics to lower diesel fuel use or boost power in electric vehicles.

March 3, 2023

91ÊÓÆµ Signs Pact to Acquire Canada’s Algolux

Daimler Truck autonomous technology subsidiary 91ÊÓÆµ has signed an agreement to acquire Canadian artificial intelligence developer Algolux Inc.

March 3, 2023