Latest News Updates From Noël Fletcher

Government, Business, Safety, Fuel, Logistics

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.

March 4, 2025
Equipment, Safety

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.

March 4, 2025
Government, Technology, Equipment, Safety

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.

March 4, 2025
Government, Business, Safety

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.

March 3, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment

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.

March 3, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

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.

February 27, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Biofuel Groups Urge EPA to Set 2026 Renewable Fuel Standards

A national trade coalition is urging Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin to set Renewable Fuel Standards for 2026 and later to bolster U.S. biofuel availability.

February 26, 2025
Business, Logistics

Eastern Engineered Wood Products to Open South Carolina Hub

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has announced a wholesale distributor of engineered wood products is investing $18.7 million to build a distribution center to serve four states.

February 26, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Florida Officials Celebrate Ice Cream Hub Groundbreaking

Florida officials hosted a kickoff for an ice cream distribution hub to be built along the Gulf Coast near Interstate 10. It's a joint venture between Damian’s Enterprises and ATL Cold Storage.

February 25, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Ohio Funds Academic-Supply Chain Effort to Fill Future Jobs

Funds to improve Ohio’s supply chain and logistics industry were included in $5.1 million in grants that Gov. Mike DeWine recently awarded.

February 24, 2025