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Why Freight’s Next Move Could Reshape the Market
Freight’s Next Move Matters More Than the Last 18 Months The freight market may be entering a new phase, but the most important signals will come from what companies do next rather…
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Red Diesel Tax Break Falls Flat With Drivers
Red dye diesel break is being greeted with a big yawn An executive order signed by President Donald Trump on Oct. 5 is intended to provide temporary relief from high diesel prices,…
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Factory Backlogs Surge as Freight and Steel Costs Soar
Factory backlogs build as freight and steel costs climb Unfilled orders at U.S. factories continued to grow in August while shipments stalled, adding pressure to manufacturers, suppliers and the trucking companies that…
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Truck Buyers Hit Pause as OEMs Brace for Slower Demand
Truck buyers are taking a wait-and-see approach, OEMs say North American Class 8 truck orders were mixed in September as fleets entered the traditional fall buying season while manufacturers managed full 2026…
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Arkansas Trucking Appeal: Old Dominion Ruling Remains a Mystery
# Arkansas Trucking Ruling Remains Unclear From Filed Excerpt The Arkansas Supreme Court docket shows that Old Dominion Freight Line and driver Aaron Marvell Foster appealed a St. Francis County case involving…
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Speeding Leads Trucking Citations During Latest CVSA Enforcement Campaign
Speed violations top trucker citations in CVSA campaign Speeding was the most frequently cited violation among commercial motor vehicle drivers during this year’s Operation Safe Driver Week, according to results released by…
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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 2026-10-12 16:00:54
**ROAD-WEATHER UPDATE** 🌧️ **Utah:** Flood Watches remain in effect through **6 PM MDT** across much of the state, including the Salt Lake Valley, Wasatch Front, Utah Valley, southern Utah, and areas near recent burn scars. Excessive rain may cause flooding of streets, creeks, rivers, washes, urban areas, and…
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Hammer down weather report 2026-10-12 14:00:53
🚗 **Road Weather Update — South Dakota** Dense fog is reducing visibility to **¼ mile or less** in **Deuel, Grant, Marshall, and Roberts counties**. Hazardous driving conditions are expected through **4 PM CDT**. Slow down, use headlights, increase following distance, and be prepared for sudden visibility changes. Submit…
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