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I-5 Troopers Crack Down on Fatigued Truck Drivers
Troopers target fatigued truck drivers on I-5 Fatigued driving is drawing renewed attention from highway safety officials, who are treating drowsiness as a preventable crash risk alongside impaired and distracted driving. The…
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Kodiak AI and Charger Logistics Unveil Autonomous Trucking Route in Laredo
Kodiak AI, Charger Logistics launch autonomous Laredo lane Kodiak AI and cross-border carrier Charger Logistics have begun hauling freight on a 435-mile route between Dallas and Laredo, Texas, extending Kodiak’s autonomous trucking…
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Mexico’s Truck Exports Surge 145% as U.S. Demand Races Higher
Mexico truck exports soar 145% as U.S. demand accelerates Mexican manufacturers sharply increased heavy-duty vehicle production and exports in September as U.S. customers prepared for new emissions requirements, according to data from…
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I-5 Troopers Target Fatigued Truck Drivers in Safety Crackdown
Washington State Patrol is emphasizing the dangers of fatigued driving and urging motorists to make safe decisions before tiredness affects their ability to operate a vehicle. The campaign includes increased attention to…
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AI Summit: Fleet Innovation Without Costly Pitfalls
The AI Summit introduces fleets to AI’s potential and pitfalls Artificial intelligence is moving from a technology discussion into day-to-day fleet operations, but many fleet managers are still determining where it can…
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China Van Trailer Duties Set to Become Permanent
Chinese van-type trailers and related subassemblies now face final U.S. trade duties following affirmative determinations by the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission. Final duties take effect The…
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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 2026-10-14 20:00:57
🚗 **Nationwide Road-Weather Update** – **Texas/Oklahoma:** Flash flooding is ongoing or possible across parts of northwest Texas, including **Spur, Dickens, White River Lake, Paducah and Matador**, where **2–5 inches** of rain has fallen and more is possible. Roads, underpasses and low-water crossings may be flooded. Severe thunderstorms near…
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Hammer down weather report 2026-10-14 18:00:57
🚨 **Nationwide Road-Weather Update** **Texas:** Severe thunderstorms are affecting parts of West Texas, including areas near **Sanderson, Spur, Stanton, Big Spring, Greenwood, Ackerly, and Gail**. Storms may produce **70 mph wind gusts**, quarter- to golf-ball-size hail, torrential rain, tree damage, and brief tornadoes. Storms are moving generally **northeast…
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