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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 5:42 a.m. Use caution and expect delays. Submit your own road…
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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 HammerDownNews.com.
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Hammer down weather report 2026-08-29 00:00:51
⚠️ **Road-Weather Update: Severe Thunderstorms** **South Dakota:** East-central Hand and southwestern Spink counties, including near Tulare and Spottswood, are under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until **11:45 PM CDT**. A storm moving east at 25 mph may produce **60 mph wind gusts** and **half-dollar-size hail**, creating hazardous driving conditions and possible tree debris. **Nebraska:** A Severe…
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Hammer down weather report 2026-08-28 23:00:51
**Road-Weather Update:** **Texas:** Severe thunderstorms near San Antonio, Devine, Castroville, Lytle and Somerset are moving southwest at 30 mph, with wind gusts up to 60 mph and nickel-size hail possible through 10:15 PM CDT. Expect sudden crosswinds, falling tree debris and reduced visibility—slow down and avoid driving near damaged trees or loose debris. **North Carolina:**…
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Hammer down weather report 2026-08-28 22:00:54
🚗 **Road-Weather Update: Flooding Concerns in Several States** **Illinois & Indiana:** Minor river flooding continues along the Illinois River near Beardstown and the Wabash River from Hutsonville to Vincennes. Some rural and township roads are flooded or impassable, including Old Darwin Road and River Road in Lawrence County, Illinois. Wabash River warnings continue into Sunday,…
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States Bet on Cameras—Drivers May Pay the Price
States are continuing to expand automated traffic enforcement and license plate reader networks, prompting renewed debate over roadway safety, citation costs, data collection and police access to vehicle records. While…
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Broker Transparency Proposal Still Delayed
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s proposal on broker transparency has missed its target release date by nearly two months, extending a wait that trucking interests say has already lasted…
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Find Your Trusted Online Source for Quality Truck Parts
Who’s Your Online Go-To for Truck Parts? Owner-operators are increasingly turning to online retailers to research and source replacement truck parts, reflecting a broader change in how independent drivers manage…
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Laredo Bridge Changes Aim to Cut Cargo Delays
Cross-border freight operators in South Texas will receive additional weekend processing capacity under a three-month pilot extending Saturday operations at Laredo’s World Trade Bridge. The initiative is intended to improve…
