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Two Driver Rule Petitions That Could Change Off-Duty and CO Detection
Off-duty randoms, CO detection: Where two recent driver-led rule petitions might be headed Two petitions from truck drivers are now under consideration by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, including one seeking…
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Philadelphia Port Plans $837M Expansion, First New Berth in 50 Years
Philadelphia port sets $837 million expansion, including first new berth in 50 years October 13, 2026 — Pennsylvania officials have announced an $837 million expansion of the Port of Philadelphia, a project…
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ATRI Taps TeamOne Executive Siplon as New Leader
ATRI names TeamOne’s Page Siplon as next president and COO The American Transportation Research Institute has named Page Siplon as its next president and chief operating officer, positioning him to lead the…
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Oregon Simplifies Weight-Mile Tax Collection Under New Changes
Oregon plans to simplify its weight-mile tax system for commercial carriers beginning in July 2027, reducing the number of tax-rate categories from 85 to 10 and changing how a truck’s taxable weight…
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Why Truckers Dread Roadcheck Week: The Strategy Explained
The ‘ingenious strategy’ behind most truckers’ least favorite week of the year: International Roadcheck For many professional drivers, International Roadcheck is one of the most stressful weeks on the trucking calendar. During…
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Truck Weight Limits Reconsidered: How Heavy Is Too Heavy?
States are creating targeted exceptions to truck weight limits for commodities such as milk, grain and other goods, prompting renewed concerns from the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association about highway safety and infrastructure…
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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 2026-10-18 14:00:55
🚧 **Nationwide Road-Weather Update** – **Puerto Rico:** Flooding is occurring in northeastern Humacao and western Naguabo counties. **PR-191 could be impassable**, and **PR-31 at Exit 22 toward PR-53 may also be flooded and impassable.** Avoid low-water crossings and never drive through floodwater. Warning continues until **4:15 PM AST**.…
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Hammer down weather report 2026-10-18 12:00:53
**North Carolina:** A **Wind Advisory** is in effect for Hatteras Island, the Northern Outer Banks, and Ocracoke Island through **6 AM EDT Tuesday**. North winds of **25–35 mph**, with gusts up to **45 mph**, may blow debris and tree limbs onto roads and make driving difficult—especially for high-profile…
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