Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo has vetoed a bill that would have restricted freight train lengths to 7,500 feet. State union representatives said they will continue to press legislators on the issue.
A Nevada bill restricting train lengths has been introduced, while Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has signed a bill that mandates freight train crew sizes of at least two people.
Tesla announced it is investing $3.6 billion to build two new factories in Nevada, including a facility to mass produce its all-electric Class 8 Semi truck.
Tesla plans to build 50,000 Class 8 Semi trucks
RAISE program federal funding for all projects totals more than $2B
Inland port projects and rail cargo handling facilities are among the projects awarded grants through the Department of Transportation’s RAISE program.
A few more feet of snow with whiteout conditions are likely this week in the Sierra Nevada (video forecast included).
All Western states, with Colorado topping the list
Cloud supply chain provider Stord is opening its fourth warehouse and second in Nevada: a 177,000-square-foot facility in Las Vegas to serve customers’ fulfillment needs.
The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development and OnTrackNorthAmerica have formed the Southwest Supply Chain Coalition as a way to develop a regional approach to supply chain infrastructure investments.
Road closures and evacuations continue as the Caldor fire spreads toward the Lake Tahoe resort area.
Nevada’s 2021 rail plan lays out how the state can leverage freight rail more often and utilize existing infrastructure in light of nearshoring and emissions reductions opportunities.
Record high triple-digit temperatures could scorch key trucking markets in four states.
Drivers will have to deal with abnormally hot weather in three top-20 freight markets out west.
The logistically challenging final mile of delivery accounts for 53% of the total cost of delivery. Autonomous drone technologies could drastically reduce that percentage.
The Federal Railroad Administration is withdrawing its notice of proposed rulemaking for train crew staffing. Regulating train crew staffing is not necessary or appropriate for rail operations to be conducted safely, the agency said.
Washington Auto Show policy discussion reveals states moving on electric and automated vehicles as feds struggle to keep up.
Several feet of snow this week adding to record amounts in the Sierra this month. Destructive winds, flooding possible in lower elevations.
