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Florida to Add Truck Parking to I-4 Freight Corridor

A truck parking expansion project being fast-tracked for completion by the fall of 2027 will add 100 spaces to an existing parking facility in Polk County at the Polk Parkway and I-4 interchange.

October 21, 2025
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Mazda and Toyota Expand Auto Operations Through Jaxport

Both operations will run through the Talleyrand Marine Terminal, where Enstructure Auto Logistics signed a long-term lease last year to expand its auto-handling capacity.

September 23, 2025
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Florida Launches Immigration Checks at Weigh Stations

“If you come through these inspection stations and you are an illegal or breaking the law you will be handed over to our local or federal law enforcement partners,” a Florida official said.

August 25, 2025
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Undocumented Driver Accused in Florida Crash Is Denied Bond

The crash sparked a clash between DHS and California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom over Harjinder Singh, a native of India, obtaining a work permit and driver’s license in the state.

August 25, 2025
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US Freezes Work Visas for Commercial Truck Drivers

Effective immediately, the Trump administration is blocking foreign drivers from obtaining visas to drive commercial trucks on U.S. roads.

August 21, 2025
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Tesla Settles Over Autopilot Crash With Truck Crossing Highway

Tesla settled a lawsuit over a driver’s death in 2019 when the Autopilot system in his Model 3 allegedly failed to avoid a collision with a tractor-trailer crossing a Florida highway.

July 17, 2025
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FMCSA Grants Waiver on Electronic Medical Certificates

The agency is temporarily allowing commercial driver license holders to use paper medical certificate copies since 12 states failed to meet a June mandate for electronic records.

July 15, 2025
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US to Inflict 17% Tariff on Mexican Tomato Imports

The U.S. government withdrew from a long-standing trade agreement with Mexico governing tomato imports and will push forward with a new tariff of just over 17%.

July 15, 2025
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Duffy Unveils $275M Truck Parking Program, Slashes Rules

“Truckers keep America running,” the DOT secretary said. “While the country sleeps, truckers grind through the night to help keep shelves stocked, families fed and businesses humming."

June 27, 2025
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Florida Port Gains $2M State Grant to Boost Truck Traffic

“As Florida continues to attract more domestic and international business, it is critical that we bolster Florida’s ports for greater operations,” Gov. Ron DeSantis said.

March 19, 2025