Palmer Township, Pa., planners signed off on a conditional use application for a truck maintenance and training facility in the northern end of the township after six meetings on the project.
July 12, 2017BusinessTCA
The Great Pennsylvania Warehouse Boom
If there was a real-life version of the video game Pac-Man, it could be playing out here, as retailers and other firms continue to gobble up land and build warehouses at an accelerating rate.
July 5, 2017TCA
New Interchange in New Stanton, Pa., Designed to Ease Traffic Flow
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation鈥檚 decision to move an聽Interstate 70 interchange in New Stanton, Pennsylvania, has helped ease traffic congestion for聽residents and firms, such as聽UPS and FedEx,聽that have distribution warehouses there.
March 3, 2017TCA
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Chairman Sean Logan Steps Down
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Chairman Sean Logan stepped down聽Feb. 23聽to join the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board.
February 23, 2017Government
Southwestern Pennsylvania Regional Freight Movement Expected to Increase 40% by 2040
The 10-county southwestern Pennsylvania region can expect the amount of freight moving into and out of the area to increase by 40% by 2040.
January 18, 2017Government
Pennsylvania Switches to Annual Inspections
Pennsylvania trucking companies and the Pennsylvania Motor Carriers Association are celebrating in the wake of Gov. Tom Wolf's signing of pro-trucking legislation into law on Nov. 4.
November 22, 2016Government
Pennsylvania Diverts Road Funds to Pay for State Police
Money from increased fees and gas taxes that drivers have been paying since 2013 on the promise to fix Pennsylvania's crumbling roads and bridges is increasingly being diverted to support the state police, budget figures show.
September 12, 2016Government
Kevin Stewart to Replace Retiring Jim Runk as PMTA President
After 44 years at the Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association, the last 25 as its president, Jim Runk is retiring July 20. Runk鈥檚 successor is Kevin Stewart, currently PMTA鈥檚 director of safety.
July 8, 2016BusinessGovernment
Jim Runk to Retire After Nearly 44 Years With Pennsylvania MTA
Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association President Jim Runk announced his retirement pending the expected hiring of a successor this summer.
March 14, 2016GovernmentBusiness
Pennsylvania Turnpike Tolls to Rise in January
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission voted Monday to increase its tolls by 12% for cash users and 2% for E-ZPass transponder users, effective in January.
July 29, 2013