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North Dakota Crackdown Grounds 122 Trucks as Bulk-Mail Fraudster Convicted
North Dakota blitz puts 122 out of service; bulk-mail contractor pleads guilty to fraud Federal, state and local agencies identified 122 out-of-service violations during a recent commercial vehicle safety operation in Williston,…
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How AI Is Reshaping Global Freight Beyond E-Commerce
The AI Boom: Why It’s Replacing E-Commerce in Global Freight The growth engine for Asian air freight is shifting. Shipments tied to artificial intelligence, semiconductors and data center construction have overtaken cross-border…
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Trucking Executive Reveals $12.7 Million in Assets After Business Collapse
R&R trucking CEO reports $12.7 million in assets after company collapse Richard “Rich” Francis, CEO of the collapsed R&R Family of Companies, has disclosed nearly $12.7 million in personal assets in a…
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Driverless Trucks Are Coming: Expect More on Roads by 2027
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has granted a five-year exemption affecting Level 4 autonomous trucking operations, clearing the way for companies to expand driverless freight services on U.S. highways. The exemption…
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EPA Approves Texas Waiver Expanding Low-Sulfur Diesel Use
EPA Expands E15 Waiver to More Light-Duty Vehicles, but Heavy-Duty Trucks Remain Excluded The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency expanded approval for gasoline containing up to 15% ethanol, known as E15, to include…
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Paper Medical Cards End—Except for CDL Holders in One State
Nearly all commercial driver’s license and commercial learner’s permit holders must now rely on electronic medical certification records rather than paper medical examiner’s certificates, following the expiration of a temporary Federal Motor…
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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 2026-10-16 16:00:58
🚗 **Nationwide Road-Weather Update** **Pennsylvania & Northeast:** A severe thunderstorm warning affecting Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Hazleton and surrounding areas expires at **4:30 PM EDT**, with storms moving east at 45 mph and wind gusts up to **60 mph**. Heavy rain may cause flash flooding. Severe thunderstorm watches remain in…
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Hammer down weather report 2026-10-16 14:00:58
🚗 **Nationwide Road-Weather Update** – **Arizona:** A Dust Storm Warning affects **Pinal County**, including **AZ Route 347 between mile markers 180–184**. Visibility may drop below **¼ mile** through **12:45 PM MST**. Avoid driving into dust; if caught, pull completely off the road, park, turn off all lights, and…
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