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Attorney Gets Jail Time in Staged Truck Crash Scam
A former New Orleans personal injury attorney has been sentenced to 32 months in federal prison for his role in a scheme involving staged crashes with tractor-trailers and other commercial vehicles, prosecutors…
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Trucker’s Concealed Carry Case Ends: Can Congress Finally Fix the Law?
A legal challenge seeking broader recognition of concealed-carry permits across state lines has ended, leaving the issue unresolved for truck drivers and other travelers who routinely cross jurisdictions with different firearm laws.…
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Remembering Bill Wilker, Beloved Milkman and Community Fixture
Remembering ‘Milkman’ Bill Wilker, 1954-2026 Bill Wilker, a longtime milk hauler for Moeller Trucking who accumulated more than 3.3 million miles without a chargeable accident, died Oct. 15, 2026. He was 72.…
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Trucking Bankruptcy Wave Signals Rising Debt and Shrinking Fleets
New trucking bankruptcies expose mounting debt and shrinking fleets At least 16 trucking companies sought bankruptcy protection between Sept. 18 and Oct. 21, 2026, according to a review of federal bankruptcy records.…
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Union Pacific Earnings: Key Takeaways From the Latest Report
First look: Union Pacific earnings Union Pacific reported a strong third quarter, with higher freight volumes, pricing gains and fuel surcharges pushing revenue and profit well above year-ago levels. The railroad also…
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Land Line Media: Theft by Deception Fuels Costly Losses
Cargo thieves are increasingly targeting high-value technology shipments, with individual losses now regularly exceeding $30 million, according to findings cited by Overhaul. The company said such thefts are occurring weekly as criminals…
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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 2026-10-24 02:00:54
🚗 **Nationwide road-weather update:** – **Alaska:** Blizzard conditions affect the Baldwin Peninsula, Kivalina/Red Dog Dock, Lower Kobuk Valley, and Northern Seward Peninsula through **7 AM AKDT Saturday**. Snow, blowing snow, visibility below ¼ mile, and winds gusting to **65 mph** are expected. Winter storm warnings continue through **4…
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Hammer down weather report 2026-10-24 00:00:55
🌧️ **Southwest Flood Watch:** Several rounds of thunderstorms may bring flooding to southern New Mexico—including Otero County, the Tularosa Basin, and Sacramento Mountains—and far West Texas, including El Paso and Hudspeth counties. Rainfall of up to **1 inch**, with localized **2–3 inch totals**, could flood streams, low-water crossings,…
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