Latest News Updates From Noël Fletcher

Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

New Texas-Mexico Border Project to Improve Truck Processing

Customs and Border Protection has partnered with Texas on a $6.9 million construction project to more efficiently process trucks bringing in cargo from Mexico at the Los Indios crossing.

February 20, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Trump Administration Orders Halt to NYC Congestion Pricing

The move, DOT Secretary Sean Duffy said, “effectively ends tolling authority for New York City’s cordon pricing plan,” which tolled drivers entering Manhattan below 60th Street.

February 20, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Logistics

Jaxport Finishes Roll-On/Roll-Off Cargo Berth to Add Capacity

The Jacksonville Port Authority has completed half of a $60 million project to increase capacity for vehicle shipments after finishing a project at Blount Island Marine Terminal.

February 19, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

ArcelorMittal to Build $1.2 Billion Alabama EV Steel Mill

Steel giant ArcelorMittal is investing $1.2 billion to build an Alabama mill slated to produce advanced steel by 2027 for hybrid and electric vehicle motors to feed into the U.S. supply chain.

February 14, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, Logistics

Canada Gives Halifax Port C$25 Million for Green Initiatives

Canada has granted C$25 million to the Halifax Port Authority for sustainable environmental infrastructure and establish a hydrogen production facility.

February 12, 2025
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Wisconsin Grants $100 Million for Ag, Forestry Road Repairs

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has awarded $100 million to the state transportation department to spend on 55 projects repairing rural roads to better move agricultural and forestry products.

February 11, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

North Carolina Welcomes $85M Logistics Warehouse on I-95

North Carolina officials announced that Cold-Link Logistics will build an $85.5 million cold storage warehouse along I-95 to handle local and regional poultry and other food products.

February 10, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

EPA’s Zeldin Announces New Focus to Boost AI, US Automaking

New EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin is spearheading a five-point initiative that protects the environment and promotes industrial energy, including for AI data centers.

February 7, 2025
Government, Business, Safety

Two Tort Reform Bills in Georgia Could Curb Nuclear Verdicts

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced a sweeping overhaul of the state’s legal system in two bills introduced Jan. 30 in the General Assembly, as state trucking officials and others looked on.

February 5, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Logistics

Truckers Get Real-Time Parking Info on Arizona’s I-10

Arizona announced the dynamic truck parking messaging availability Jan. 27 at four rest areas: Ehrenberg, Bouse Wash, Texas Canyon and San Simon.

February 5, 2025