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This National Truck Driver Appreciation Week may soon become federally recognized
This yearâs National Truck Driver Appreciation Week may soon be recognized by the federal government thanks to a resolution introduced by Wyoming Congresswoman Harriet Hageman. The resolution...
A Wyoming congresswoman's resolution could make National Truck Driver Appreciation Week federally recognized.
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Fraudsters masquerade as legit trucking company to hijack $600K in copper, Kentucky cops say
Multiple Kentucky law enforcement agencies partnered to halt members of an interstate cargo theft ring that hijacked a load of industrial copper spools by using fraudulent carrier documents. On...
Fraudulent carrier documents let thieves steal a copper load, so verify who you are hauling for.
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âMultiple severely damaged tiresâ and logbook violations uncovered during CMV inspection in Tennessee
The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) discovered multiple safety violations on a commercial vehicle that was âriding on the rims.â Tennessee troopers took to social media on September 15 to highlight a...
A Tennessee inspection found a commercial vehicle riding on its rims with severely damaged tires and logbook violations.
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Brake failure suspected cause in crash involving commercial vehicles on I-10 overpass
Brake failure is the suspected cause of a crash involving a concrete pump truck, a flatbed semi truck, and a pickup truck in Phoenix on Tuesday morning. The accident happened at about 7 a.m. on...
A concrete pump truck, a flatbed semi truck, and a pickup truck crashed on the Interstate 10 overpass at University Drive in Phoenix, with brake failure suspected.
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Weigh station wellness check ends in discovery of deceased truck driver
A wellness check at a weigh station in New Hampshire ended with the discovery of a deceased truck driver over the weekend. New Hampshire State Police were called to the weigh station on Route 101 in...
A wellness check at a New Hampshire weigh station ended with police finding a deceased truck driver, a reminder that drivers can be alone on the road.
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Notice: Hazardous Materials: Notice of Actions on Special Permits
In accordance with the procedures governing the application for, and the processing of, special permits from the Department of Transportation's Hazardous Material Regulations, notice is hereby given that the Office of Hazardous Materials Safety has granted or denied the application described herein.
The Office of Hazardous Materials Safety has granted or denied an application for a special permit from the Department of Transportation's Hazardous Material Regulations.
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Notice: Hazardous Materials: Notice of Applications for Modification to Special Permits
In accordance with the procedures governing the application for, and the processing of, special permits from the Department of Transportation's Hazardous Material Regulations, notice is hereby given that the Office of Hazardous Materials Safety has received the application described herein.
The Office of Hazardous Materials Safety has received an application to modify special permits under the Department of Transportation's Hazardous Material Regulations.
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Notice: Hazardous Materials: Notice of Applications for New Special Permits
In accordance with the procedures governing the application for, and the processing of, special permits from the Department of Transportation's Hazardous Material Regulations, notice is hereby given that the Office of Hazardous Materials Safety has received the application described herein.
Hazardous materials haulers should know the Office of Hazardous Materials Safety has received a new special permit application under the Department of Transportation's Hazardous Material Regulations.
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Families of D.C. crash victims urge action on aviation safety
Loved ones of the 67 people who died last year when an airliner and Army helicopter collided over Washington urged Congress and regulators to do more to prevent similar tragedies.
Families of the 67 people killed when an airliner and Army helicopter collided over Washington want Congress and regulators to do more to prevent similar tragedies.
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Mexican trucking firm Traxion draws tender offer
A company linked to Grupo Traxion Executive President Aby Lijtszain Chernizky plans to launch a tender offer for as much as 100% of the Mexican logistics companyâs shares.
A tender offer could change who owns Traxion, the Mexican logistics company that runs trucking operations.
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Indiana troopers arrest 16 as part of âOperation Space Cadetâ truck enforcement in I-70 work zone
Indiana State Police (ISP) conducted a commercial vehicle enforcement operation in interstate work zone in an effort to reduce crashes. ISP released results from a recent enforcement initiative...
Indiana troopers arrested 16 people during Operation Space Cadet, a commercial vehicle enforcement effort in an I-70 work zone in Henry and Wayne counties.
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Conflicting messages for TDAW as FMCSA offers appreciation, Secretary Duffy promises trucking automation
The leaders of the FMCSA and the DOT are offering conflicting messages during this Truck Driver Appreciation Week. National Truck Driver Appreciation Week started Sunday, September 13th and will...
While truckers get thanks during Truck Driver Appreciation Week, the DOT secretary is promising automation that could affect their jobs.
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ICE arrests truck driver wanted for wire fraud at Pennsylvania weigh station: DHS
A truck driver who is illegally present in the U.S. was arrested on an outstanding warrant during a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation at a weigh station in Pennsylvania. On...
An ICE officer conducting commercial vehicle inspections at a Pennsylvania weigh station arrested a truck driver wanted for wire fraud.
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DTNA adding production line staff as truck demand rises
Freightliner is adding workers at its Saltillo, Mexico, manufacturing plant as production ramps up across North America, Daimler Truck CEO Karin Radstrom said.
Freightliner is adding workers at its Saltillo plant as production ramps up, which could mean more new trucks reaching dealers.
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Over 4,300 commercial vehicles inspected in 10 states and 3 provinces during CVSA human trafficking initiative
Thousands of commercial vehicles were inspected as part of a special human trafficking prevention operation associated with the World Cup soccer tournament this summer. On September 15, the...
Thousands of commercial vehicles were inspected during a CVSA human trafficking initiative tied to the World Cup, so drivers may see similar checks at events.
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Man crushed while trying to climb ladder on moving tanker truck
A man is dead after trying to climb the ladder on a tanker truck as it was moving early on Monday morning. The incident happened on September 14th just after 7:30 a.m. at the 1200 block of Myrtle...
A man died in El Paso after climbing the ladder on a moving tanker truck, so never board your rig while it is rolling.
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Four semi trucks collide in construction zone on Indiana Toll Road
Indiana State Police (ISP) responded to a multiple semi truck collision on the Indiana Toll Road in Steuben County late Monday night. At 10:39 p.m. on September 14, ISP responded to a reported crash...
Four semis collided in a construction zone on the Indiana Toll Road, so expect delays near mile marker 151.2 in Steuben County.
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McLeod urges rate discipline as freight market rebalances
Tom McLeod said the industry is riding a rate rebound driven by the winnowing of excess hauling capacity that had contributed to a four-year rate recession.
Excess hauling capacity is being winnowed out, so rates are rebounding after a four year recession, and McLeod urges rate discipline.
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Maersk stock surges on higher freight rates
Disruptions in the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz have benefited the container shipping industry by tying up vessel capacity and tipping the supply-demand balance in favor of shipowners.
Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz disruptions that tie up vessel capacity and favor shipowners could mean more container freight moving to trucks.
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Driver with oversized load & forged documents fined nearly $44,000 after sideswiping another rig
A truck driver hauling an oversized load has been fined nearly $44,000 after a crash with another semi truck revealed he had forged documents. The accident happened on Route 318 in Barkhamsted,...
Hauling an oversized load with forged documents turned a sideswipe in Barkhamsted into a nearly $44,000 fine.
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Volvo Trucksâ end-to-end autonomous freight enters new phase
Autonomous trucking is set to enter a new phase, advancing toward end-to-end shipment from the hub-to-hub model quicker than previously thought in the sector.
Autonomous trucking is advancing toward end to end shipment from the hub to hub model quicker than previously thought.
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Texas cops impound dump truck registered as passenger vehicle with unlicensed CMV driver behind the wheel
Texas police took enforcement action against a commercial vehicle and driver after finding several violations during a traffic stop in Krugerville. A Krugerville Police Department (KVPD) officer...
A dump truck registered as a passenger vehicle and driven by an unlicensed CMV driver got impounded in Krugerville, Texas.
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Two truck drivers face charges after Nebraska troopers recover $50 million in drugs, $250K in stolen speakers hauled by...
The Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) intercepted a record-breaking amount of drugs and halted a major cargo theft attempt during two separate actions in Dawson County. On September 14, NSP released...
Nebraska troopers seized $50 million in drugs and $250K in stolen speakers from semis in Dawson County, showing how criminal loads can move through ordinary freight lanes.
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Colorado troopers share video of semi truck using runaway ramp on I-70
The Colorado State Patrol (CSP) shared a recently-captured video of a runaway semi truck using an escape ramp along I-70. CSP said that the video was captured a few days ago on westbound I-70 coming...
Colorado troopers shared video of a runaway semi using an escape ramp on westbound I-70 coming down Eisenhower Pass to encourage drivers to use the ramps if necessary.
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