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Are Falling Oil Prices Here to Stay? Land Line Media Explains
Oil prices fell sharply Monday as reports of renewed diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran eased some concerns about potential disruptions to crude supplies in the Middle East. The decline…
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Truckers Urge FMCSA for More Control Over Hours-of-Service Rules
Truck drivers could see greater flexibility in federal hours-of-service regulations as the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration evaluates two pilot programs launched in September 2025. The core hours-of-service requirements remain unchanged, but…
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Who Pays When Trucks Get Heavier? Understanding the Rising Costs
Proposals to allow heavier trucks are drawing support from freight-efficiency advocates and opposition from trucking and railroad groups concerned about highway safety, infrastructure damage and operating costs. A federal pilot program under…
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Diesel Prices Set to Stay Painfully High Through 2027
“Band-Aids on a shotgun wound”: Diesel prices to remain high into 2027 Diesel prices are expected to remain elevated well into 2027 as the effects of conflict in the Middle East, damage…
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Saia’s Growing Terminal Network Fuels Record Revenue and Tonnage
Saia’s expanded terminal network delivers record revenue, tonnage Less-than-truckload carrier Saia posted record revenue and tonnage in the third quarter as freight volumes continued to build across its expanded terminal network. The…
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Rush Warns EPA’s 2027 Rule Could Take Longer Than Expected
Waiting on EPA ’27 rule, Rush says final decision may be delayed The trucking industry is still waiting for the Environmental Protection Agency to finalize proposed changes to its 2027 heavy-duty nitrogen…
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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 2026-11-04 04:00:54
🚗 **Road-Weather Update** – **North Dakota:** Dense fog is reducing visibility to **¼–½ mile** across Burleigh, eastern Morton, Kidder, Stutsman, Rolette, McHenry, Pierce, Sheridan, Wells, and Foster counties. Hazardous driving conditions are expected through **10 a.m. CST**. – **Alabama & Mississippi Gulf Coast:** Dense fog is reducing visibility…
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Hammer down weather report 2026-11-04 02:00:55
**Tennessee:** A Wind Advisory is in effect through **7 p.m. EST today** across parts of eastern Tennessee, including the Smokies and areas near Johnson, Unicoi, Sevier, Cocke, and Greene counties. Southeast winds of **15–25 mph**, with gusts up to **55 mph**, may make driving difficult—especially for high-profile vehicles.…
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