Latest News Updates From Noël Fletcher

Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

States Acting to Curb Nuclear Verdicts Across US

Per the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, frivolous lawsuits are estimated to cost the average U.S. household more than $4,000 per year, as measured in tort costs incurred by each state.

December 27, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

White House Report Highlights Supply Chain Accomplishments

The U.S. Department of Transportation released a four-year review of how it strengthened the supply chain, and identified future challenges such as cybersecurity, within a massive report.

December 27, 2024
Government, Business

Louisiana Supports Free CDL Training for 20 Black Men

South Louisiana Community College is partnering with a state agency and the governor’s office to launch a CDL training program to open truck driving career paths for Black men.

December 23, 2024
Business, Equipment

Several States Targeted Predatory Towing in 2024

New laws to curb predatory towing practices were passed in five states in 2024, aiming to curtail abusive financial practices targeting ordinary motorists and commercial drivers alike.

December 19, 2024

USDOT Awards $139M in High-Tech Transportation Grants

The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded $139 million in SMART Program grants on Dec. 16 to 42 states for high-tech projects to improve efficiency and safety.

December 18, 2024
Government, Business, Safety

Delaware Opening Up CDL Testing to Third Parties

The Delaware DMV is inviting private companies to apply to become providers of third-party commercial driver license skill tests before the state launches this new capability next spring.

December 17, 2024
Government, Business

Toll Rates to Rise in Several States in 2025

Starting in January, toll rates on roads in Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York are set to rise anywhere from 3% to 15% for passenger and commercial vehicles.

December 13, 2024
Government, Business, Equipment

Luxembourg-Based Faymonville Picks Arkansas for US Factory

The company specializes in oversized-load and special transport equipment, including semi-lowloaders, flatbed trailers, lowbed trailers and drawbar trailers.

December 10, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

Arizona City Gifts Land for New Cross-Border Trucking Port

The existing port — which is 5 miles away and expanded 27 years ago from the original one built in 1933 — can no longer handle today’s traffic and commercial vehicle inspection demands.

December 10, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

RXO Invests $13.7 Million to Expand in North Carolina

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper and other state officials announced a $13.7 million expansion by RXO in its Ballantyne operations to add 216 jobs over the coming years.

December 9, 2024