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California Sees Surge in Tesla Full Self-Driving Crashes
Tesla ‘Full Self-Driving’ crashes pile up in California Two crashes involving Tesla vehicles on Interstate 80 in Solano County have renewed attention on the limits of the company’s “Full Self-Driving” system and…
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Rising Costs Weigh Down Marten Transport’s Third-Quarter Results
Cost pressures sink Marten Transport’s Q3 Shares of refrigerated carrier Marten Transport fell about 7% in midday trading Friday after the company reported third-quarter earnings that fell short of Wall Street expectations.…
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How Spartan’s Operators Became AI Agent Builders
Spartan’s Operators Went From AI Skeptics to Agent Builders When Spartan Carrier Group began exploring artificial intelligence about two years ago, the idea drew skepticism from the company’s operations staff. Today, the…
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Another Motor Carrier Seeks Exemption From Steady-Burning Light Rule
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is seeking public comment on an application for an exemption from the federal requirement that commercial motor vehicle lighting devices operate with a steady-burning light. The…
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LTL Shippers Demand Faster Responses and Proactive Service
LTL shippers increasingly want timely responses and proactive communication Less-than-truckload shippers are placing greater value on fast customer service responses and proactive communication as freight demand begins to improve, according to Mastio…
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U.S. and China Near Two-Month Extension of Shipping Fee Truce
U.S. Plans Two-Month Extension to Shipping-Fee Truce With China The United States is proposing a roughly two-month extension of a temporary agreement with China that suspended retaliatory port charges on certain ships…
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Hammer down hotline report 2026-08-25 06:42:29
**Missouri Road Report:** Westbound I-70 at Exit 101 in Boonville has the right-hand lane shut down after a cattle truck went off the roadway and into the guardrail. A tow crew is on scene working to remove the truck. The incident was reported at…
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Hammer down hotline report 2026-08-04 08:57:06
Tennessee traffic alert: Backup reported on I-40 eastbound near mile marker 368 as of around 8:45 this morning. The left lane is blocked. Expect delays and use caution through the area. Submit your own road reports by calling 888-IS-4TIPS, 888-474-8477, or visit HammerDownHeadlines.com or…
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Hammer down weather report 2026-10-28 16:00:58
🚗 **Nationwide Road-Weather Update** – **Southeastern New Mexico and far West Texas:** A **Flood Watch** is in effect from Thursday morning through Friday afternoon. Heavy showers and thunderstorms may produce **1–3 inches of rain, with locally higher totals**, causing flash flooding, ponding, and flooding in low-lying, poor-drainage areas…
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Hammer down weather report 2026-10-28 14:00:57
🚗 **Nationwide Road-Weather Update** – **Minnesota:** Severe thunderstorm warning for parts of Chippewa and Renville counties, including Clara City, Maynard and Minnesota Falls, through **1:15 p.m. CDT**. Half-dollar-size hail may damage vehicles. Seek sturdy shelter and avoid driving through the storm. – **New Mexico:** Minor flooding continues along…
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