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The Epic Trucking Journey Behind America’s Capitol Christmas Tree
Behind the Capitol Christmas Tree: A Kenworth, Four Drivers and a 2,000-Mile Haul Before the U.S. Capitol’s annual Christmas tree is decorated and lit on the West Lawn, it must complete a…
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Mexico Sets New US Trade Surplus Record at $96.3B
Mexico widens U.S. trade lead with record $96.3 billion in September Mexico remained the United States’ largest trading partner in September, as two-way commerce reached a record $96.34 billion, according to WorldCity…
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Midterms Over, Highway Bill Moves Into Focus
Congress is scheduled to resume work on Monday, Nov. 9, with lawmakers facing a deadline to extend federal surface transportation funding and begin negotiations on the next highway bill. Current Highway Funding…
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Canada Braces for U.S. Midterm Impact on Trade Relations
Canada weighs impact of U.S. midterm results on trade talks Canada is reassessing its options after Democrats won control of the U.S. Congress, creating a new political factor in Ottawa’s effort to…
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Arizona Drivers Speak Out on New Cameras and Taxes
Arizona voters have approved Proposition 319, a constitutional amendment that bans new speed and red-light camera programs and requires communities with existing systems to seek voter approval in 2027. Measure limits photo…
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World’s Top 50 Freight Companies Ranked by Industry Impact
Amazon Holds No. 1 Spot as Transport Topics’ 2026 Global Freight Rankings Reflect Industry Change Amazon again led the Transport Topics Top 50 Global Freight Companies ranking, reporting more than $172 billion…
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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 weather report 2026-11-08 10:00:57
🚗 **Nationwide Road-Weather Update** – **Arizona flooding:** Dam releases continue to cause flooding along the **Verde River near Fort McDowell** and the **Salt River from Granite Reef Dam toward Tempe Town Lake** in Maricopa County. Low-water crossings, including **McKellips Road**, are flooded. Flows exceed 1,800 cfs on the…
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Hammer down weather report 2026-11-08 08:00:57
**Nationwide Road-Weather Update** – **Montana:** Strong southwest winds of 25–35 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph, are affecting **I-90 from Livingston to Big Timber** and roads near the Beartooth Foothills through **2 PM MST**. Crosswinds may make travel difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles. Use extra caution or…
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