Uploaded July 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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#PortAuthority #PortNewark #Truckers
The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey held a press conference at Port Newark to announce a $44 million infrastructure grant for road improvements at Port Newark. It's part of a 10-year "roadway modernization project."

This video includes interviews and reaction from a trucking industry executive and an independent owner-operator.

Link for for details:

panynj.gov/port-authority/en/press-room/press-release-archives/2021-press-releases/port-authority-announces-44m-award-of-usdot-grant-to-support-port.html

0:01
Sam Ruda
Port Director/PANYNJ

1:38
Kevin O’Toole
Chairman, PANYNJ

4:01
Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ)

13:18
Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ)

20:33
Rep. Bonnie Watson-Coleman (D-NJ)

27:23
Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti
Commissioner, NJ DOT

29:57
Tom Heimgartner
Pres. Best Transportation &
Association of Bi-State Motor Carriers
Bistate Harbor Carriers Association

36:25
Richard Resek
Independent Trucker & Advocate