Latest News Updates From Noël Fletcher

Government, Business, Logistics

Three Companies Expand in Kentucky Distribution, Logistics Hub

Northern Kentucky’s footprint for logistics, distribution, transportation and cargo businesses has recently grown with three company expansions totaling $17.4 million.

February 2, 2023
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel, Logistics

Colorado Renews Emergency Order for Fuel Transport

An ongoing refinery shutdown has prompted Colorado’s governor to extend a fuel supply chain emergency order enabling commercial vehicles to carry heavier fuel loads on state highways for another month.

February 1, 2023
Government, Business, Logistics

Inland Corn Belt Ports Seek Infrastructure Funds, More Freight

Increasing freight capacity and attracting more infrastructure investments are likely outcomes of a recent federal designation expanding the inland Corn Belt Ports to span five Midwestern states.

February 1, 2023
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Missouri Awards $5.9 Million in Grants for CDLs, Related Training

Four Missouri educational institutions will receive $5.9 million in truck driver training funds — part of $30 million given to 19 organizations through workforce training grants awarded by the state department of economic development.

January 30, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Idaho Replaces 511 Trucking App With New One

State transportation officials want to get the word out to thousands of truckers using the Idaho 511 Trucking app that they need to switch to a new 511 state travel system because the other doesn’t work now.

January 27, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Nikola Launches Hyla Brand for Hydrogen Fuel

Nikola Corp. is launching updated branding for its hydrogen production, distribution and sales efforts, sharpening its focus on a segment integral to a company footprint that also includes production of fuel cell electric trucks and development of electric vehicle technology.

January 26, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics

Trucking Groups Not Pleased With Toll Hikes in Northeast States

Toll increases this year in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York are frustrating trucking companies that are having to pass on costs in the form of higher freight charges.

January 26, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

PennDOT Contest Challenges Teens to Solve Truck Parking

Pennsylvania high school students are trying to crack the truck parking puzzle in the state department of transportation’s annual Innovations Challenge contest.

January 25, 2023
Government, Technology

West Virginia Launching Digital Vehicle Titles

West Virginia is launching digital titles for passenger vehicles at dealers before rolling out the high-tech service later this year for commercial vehicles.

January 20, 2023
Government, Business, Equipment

Paccar Parts Opens $45 Million Distribution Center in Louisville

Kentucky’s governor joined with executives from Paccar Parts to launch a $45 million distribution center in Louisville to serve dealers and customers in the central, mid-Atlantic and southeastern regions.

January 20, 2023