$50 Million Federal Grant Will Help Modernize Delaware Port
Delaware officials announced a $50 million federal grant to help pay for a container terminal expansion project to enable the century-old Port of Wilmington to handle larger vessels.
Delaware Overturns Judge’s Ruling Blocking Tesla Dealership
Delaware’s Supreme Court on May 15 overturned a judge’s ruling upholding a decision by state officials to prohibit electric vehicle maker Tesla from selling its cars directly to customers.
Delaware DMV Adds Online CDL Self-Certification Tool
Delaware’s Division of Motor Vehicles has launched an online self-certification option for commercial driver license holders to upload their Medical Examiner’s Certificate.
Severe Storm Prompts States to Issue Restrictions, Emergency Plans
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation banned tractor-trailers from all state highways for most of Jan. 4 as the state faced heavy snow and high winds.
I-95 Corridor Coalition, Delaware DOT to Test Mileage-Based Revenue Project With Trucks
The I-95 Corridor Coalition, in a partnership with the Delaware Department of Transportation, is leading a pilot program to assess the feasibility of generating mileage-based revenue from trucks.
Delaware River Bridge to Stay Closed at Least Into April
The Delaware River Bridge, which connects New Jersey and Pennsylvania and has been closed since inspectors found a crack in a supporting truss on Jan. 20, will remain closed a minimum of eight more weeks.
Delaware DOT Reroutes Truck Traffic After Complaints
The signs are down, but the issue of truck traffic in Delaware along the Route 41, Route 48 and Route 7 corridors remains a concern for area legislators.
Delaware DOT to Install Off-Highway Virtual Weigh Station
In order to police trucks that are trying to bypass weigh-in inspection stations, the Delaware Department of Transportation announced the installation of a virtual weigh station along State Route 1 near the central part of the state.
August 15, 2016Delaware Budget Boosts Transportation Trust Fund but Hikes Truck Fees
A new state budget approved by Democratic Delaware Gov. Jack Markell earlier this month will sweeten the state’s transportation trust fund beginning in fiscal year 2016 but also will increase several fees for trucks.
Former Trucker Derrickson Named Director of Delaware Motor Transport Association
Delaware Motor Transport Association announced that M. Lee Derrickson, a former trucker and driver-training instructor, has taken over as executive director.
February 17, 2014