Ohio state Rep. John Boccieri met with local and regional leaders from the trucking industry to discuss a growing problem for freight haulers: a lack of qualified workers.
August 11, 2017Government, Business, Logistics, TCA
Unchecked Driver Shortage in Ohio Could Harm Economy, Warns State Trucking Industry, Officials
Business, Logistics, TCA
Amazon Fulfillment Center Planned Near Cleveland, on Former Mall Site
An Amazon.com fulfillment center could bring more than 1,200 jobs to the long-ailing village of North Randall, Ohio. Across the country, the e-commerce giant is disrupting the traditional retail business and contributing to shopping malls’ struggles. In Northeast Ohio, though, Amazon is literally replacing them. The North Randall project, an 855,000-square-foot building, would occupy approximately 69 acres of the former Randall Park Mall site.
July 20, 2017TCA
Unused Congressional Pork Funneled to Ohio Transportation Projects
Taking a ferry from Cleveland to Ontario might have been fun. Congress provided millions of dollars for what was and still is a dream
February 22, 2017Government
Ohio Looks for More 'Smart' Road Corridors
Ohio wants to experiment with changing highway speed limits based on traffic and road conditions at different times during the day, in addition to developing “smart corridors” to test driverless vehicles.
February 8, 2017Government, Business
Judge Rejects Most Claims in Ohio Turnpike Lawsuit
A federal judge in Ohio has dismissed all but one of seven claims asserted in a legal challenge against a plan by the Ohio Turnpike to use $930 million in toll revenue to pay for nonturnpike highway and construction projects.
September 7, 2015Government, Business
Pitt Ohio to Begin Service in Louisville on Aug. 17
Less-than-truckload fleet Pitt Ohio announced plans to expand its service area Aug. 17 to include the Louisville, Kentucky, market.
July 7, 2015Government
Ohio Trucking Association Leader to Retire
Larry Davis, executive director of the Ohio Trucking Association, will retire in January after lobbying for the industry for 22 years.
September 10, 2013Government
Ohio Turnpike Raises Top Speed Despite Trucking’s Objections
The speed limit for all vehicles traveling on the Ohio Turnpike will rise to 70 mph from 65 mph on April 1, a change that the state’s trucking industry opposes.
January 3, 2011