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Maine-to-D.C. Wreaths Convoy Announced as Trucker Path Adds In-App CB Radio
Wreaths Across America’s Maine-to-D.C. convoy set; Trucker Path brings CB radio in-app Trucking news and briefs for Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026: Wreaths Across America’s annual “Escort to Arlington” will begin Saturday, Dec.…
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AI Data Exposure Impacts 1 in 6 Supply Chain Professionals, Survey Reveals
1 in 6 supply chain professionals report AI-related data exposure, survey finds One in six supply chain, logistics, distribution and wholesale professionals said their company experienced an incident in the past year…
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Freight Drives Part of Retail’s $850 Billion Returns, ITF Report Finds
ITF report ties part of retail’s $850 billion in returns to freight execution Retailers expected consumers to return $849.9 billion in merchandise in 2025, equal to 15.8% of total retail sales, according…
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Fatal Crash Investigation Finds Officials’ Tablet Open to YouTube
A Kansas City crash investigation has focused on possible driver distraction after authorities found a tablet with YouTube open inside a tractor-trailer involved in a collision that killed a mother and her…
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Kodiak Expands Autonomous Fleet With International Tractors
Kodiak to Add International Tractors to Autonomous Options Kodiak AI plans to expand its autonomous truck lineup with retrofitted International LT tractors, giving fleet customers a choice of three truck platforms beginning…
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Freightliner or Western Star? Check Your VIN for This Recall
Daimler Truck North America has issued a safety recall involving several thousand newer Freightliner and Western Star trucks after identifying a potential driveline issue. Owners who notice driveline vibration or unusual noise…
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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 2026-11-13 18:00:55
**Nationwide Road-Weather Update** 🌧️ **Flooding** – **Northern California Bay Area:** Minor flooding and ponding on roads continue across parts of Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, San Mateo, and Santa Clara counties, including San Jose, Oakland, Fremont, Hayward, and Sunnyvale. The advisory expires at **5 PM PST**. Never drive…
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Hammer down weather report 2026-11-13 16:01:00
**Nationwide road-weather update:** – **Northern California:** A severe thunderstorm near Shelter Cove and Ettersburg is producing **60-mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail** through **1:30 PM PST**. Hail may damage vehicles—avoid travel if possible and shelter indoors. – **Bay Area and Santa Cruz region:** Heavy rain is causing or…
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