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Highway Announces ELD Update After HOS Compliance Issues Surface
Highway plans ELD certification update after providers linked to HOS cheating Carrier-vetting company Highway says it plans to introduce a new certification program for electronic logging device providers after Overdrive identified ELD…
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DP World Targets US Port Revival With New Corpus Christi Terminal
DP World plots U.S. port comeback with Corpus Christi container terminal DP World has signed a lease option agreement with the Port of Corpus Christi in Texas to develop a container terminal…
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Diesel Prices Slide: How Red-Dye Changes Could Impact Drivers
Benchmark diesel slides; what will be the impact of the red-dye change? The benchmark diesel price used to calculate many fuel surcharges fell for the second consecutive week, but the effect of…
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Who’s Really Paying for the Lawsuits Targeting Truckers?
Independent truck drivers and small fleets are facing increased financial pressure from sharply higher diesel prices, stagnant freight rates and costly litigation. The strain has fueled online rumors of a nationwide trucker…
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C.H. Robinson’s $5.8B RXO Acquisition: What Investors Need to Know
C.H. Robinson to acquire RXO for $5.8 billion C.H. Robinson Worldwide and RXO have agreed to combine in a stock-and-cash transaction valued at approximately $5.8 billion. The deal would create a combined…
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Diesel Prices Could Get Worse: What Truckers Need to Know
Diesel prices have climbed sharply across multiple markets, increasing operating costs for truck fleets, farmers, food distributors and consumers. Analysts and industry groups warn that tight refinery capacity, disrupted supplies and strong…
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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 2026-10-07 16:00:54
**Florida Road-Weather Update** – **Flood Warning:** The Withlacoochee River at Dunnellon is in minor flood stage near **US-41**, affecting parts of Marion, Citrus, and Levy counties. The river was at 28.4 feet and may crest near 28.6 feet; docks and boat ramps are flooding. The warning is in…
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Hammer down weather report 2026-10-07 14:01:04
🚗 **Nationwide Road-Weather Update** 🌴 **Gulf Coast tropical hazards:** Hurricane, tropical storm, and storm surge watches remain in effect along portions of coastal **Mississippi, Alabama?** Wait Alabama not data—must not. Louisiana and Florida. – **Coastal Mississippi:** Gulfport, Biloxi, Pascagoula, Ocean Springs, and nearby areas could see **20–35 mph…
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