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Trucker Concealed Carry Case Ends: Can Congress Deliver a Fix?
A court challenge seeking broader recognition of concealed-carry permits for interstate travelers, including truck drivers, has ended without creating a nationwide reciprocity standard. The issue could still be addressed by Congress, but…
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Rising Fuel Prices Deepen Trucking Industry Concerns as Carriers Seek Relief
Fuel prices became the trucking industry’s leading concern in the American Transportation Research Institute’s 2026 Top Industry Issues report, rising 17 spots from the previous year’s survey. The report was released Oct.…
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Diesel Thieves Busted as Railroad HOS Relief Gets Extended
Thieves caught siphoning diesel from trucks’ tanks as railroad HOS relief is extended Suspected fuel thieves were arrested in Southern California after investigators linked them to a series of diesel thefts from…
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Freightos Founder Escalates Boardroom Battle to Crucial Shareholder Vote
Freightos founder takes board fight to shareholder vote Freightos founder Zvi Schreiber’s campaign to change the company’s leadership and strategic direction is headed for a contested shareholder vote at the company’s annual…
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Cass Q3 Results: EPS Jumps 19% Amid Freight Market Surge
Cass Reports 19% Q3 EPS Growth as Freight Rates, Fuel Surcharges and Interest Income Rise Cass Information Systems reported stronger third-quarter results as higher freight rates, fuel surcharges and interest income lifted…
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Pennsylvania Targets Local Bridge Funding Gap With New Fix
Pennsylvania lawmakers have approved two bills intended to give counties more flexibility in using state transportation funds for local bridge repairs, addressing spending rules that can leave allocated money unused. Bills Target…
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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 2026-10-25 02:00:57
🚗 **Nationwide Road-Weather Update** **New Mexico:** A Flood Watch is in effect for north-central and west-central areas, including the Santa Fe Metro, Española Valley, Upper Rio Grande Valley, Jemez Mountains, and surrounding highlands from Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening. Heavy rain rates could exceed 1 inch per hour,…
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Hammer down weather report 2026-10-25 00:00:54
🚗 **Road-Weather Update** **Texas:** A Flash Flood Warning continues through **1:30 a.m. MDT** for southeastern El Paso County and western Hudspeth County, including **Tornillo**. Thunderstorms have produced **0.5–1.5 inches of rain**, with another **0.5–1.5 inches possible**. Flooding is affecting or may affect streets, underpasses, arroyos, and low-lying areas.…
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