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Rush Warns EPA’s 2027 Rule May Face a Long Delay
Waiting on EPA ’27 rule, Rush says it might not be soon The trucking industry is still waiting for the Environmental Protection Agency to finalize proposed changes to its heavy-duty nitrogen oxide…
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Emirates Launches Smarter Air Cargo Solutions for Data Center Operators
Emirates rolls out enhanced air cargo service for data center operators Emirates SkyCargo has introduced a dedicated service for transporting artificial intelligence hardware and other equipment used by cloud computing companies and…
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Super Ego Tightens Leasing Rules, Bans Non-Domiciled CDLs Amid Scrutiny
Super Ego is tightening its lease-on requirements for drivers and carriers as federal regulators move to restrict the issuance of non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses. The company has described itself as an equipment…
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Oil Prices Whipsaw After U.S. Strikes on Iran
Oil prices swing after U.S. attacks Iran Brent crude and U.S. benchmark oil moved sharply in early-week trading after the United States reportedly struck Iran’s Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz.…
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DOT Clears the Way for Driverless Vehicles, Land Line Media Reports
The U.S. Department of Transportation is considering updates to federal vehicle lighting standards that would create a nationwide visual identifier for vehicles operating under automated driving systems, including driverless cars and autonomous…
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Nominate 2027’s Top Professional Drivers for TCA’s Prestigious Awards
TCA Opens Nominations for 2027 Professional Drivers of the Year The Truckload Carriers Association is accepting nominations for its 2027 Professional Drivers of the Year program, which will recognize five truck drivers…
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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 2026-11-05 10:00:58
🚗 **Nationwide Road-Weather Update** **Florida:** Flooding continues along the St. Johns River near **Astor, DeLand, and Sanford**, affecting Lake, Volusia, and Seminole counties. Moderate flooding near Astor has submerged docks and flooded yards; **Bartram Road, Holiday Circle, and Clair Street are inaccessible**. Near Sanford, the river is expected…
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Hammer down weather report 2026-11-05 08:01:01
🚗 **Nationwide road-weather update** – **Arizona:** Flooding from dam releases is affecting the Salt, Gila, and Verde rivers in Maricopa County. Low-water crossings are inundated, including crossings near **US-80** and **McKellips Road**; flooding is also affecting Phoenix, Laveen, Avondale, Goodyear, Rio Verde, and Fort McDowell. Warnings continue through…
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