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Brake Safety Week Grounds 2,300 Trucks for Critical Violations
Brake violations sidelined 2,369 trucks during Brake Safety Week Inspectors placed 2,369 commercial motor vehicles out of service for brake-related violations during this year’s Brake Safety Week, according to results released by…
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Harbinger Secures $240M to Power EV Expansion Beyond Electric Trucks
Harbinger raises $240 million to expand EV platform beyond trucks Harbinger has raised $240 million in Series D funding as the California electric vehicle manufacturer works to increase production of medium-duty trucks…
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DHL Credits Air Cargo for 16% Third-Quarter Profit Growth
DHL calls out air cargo contribution to 16% Q3 profit gain DHL Group reported another quarter of higher revenue and profit, with air cargo playing a central role in the company’s performance.…
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OOIDA’s Truckers for Troops Campaign Supports Veterans Nationwide
OOIDA launches 20th annual Truckers for Troops campaign supporting service members and veterans The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association has launched its 20th annual Truckers for Troops campaign, a fundraising and support effort…
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PS Logistics Expands Fleet With Acquisition of 170+ Drivers
PS Logistics adds more than 170 drivers with Roane Transportation acquisition PS Logistics has expanded its flatbed operations with the acquisition of substantially all assets of Roane Transportation Services LLC, Roane Logistics…
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Federal Crackdown on ELP Intensifies
Feds ramp up ELP enforcement November 5, 2026 | Ryan Witkowski | Federal, News Federal enforcement of English-language proficiency requirements for commercial drivers has accelerated, according to the latest figures from the…
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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 2026-11-10 16:00:57
**Alaska Road-Weather Update:** Wind advisories continue across Southeast Alaska, including Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Prince of Wales, Annette, Kupreanof and Kuiu islands, Sitka, and the Cape Fairweather–Lisianski Strait area. Southeast to southerly winds of 15–25 mph with gusts up to 40–45 mph—and isolated gusts to 55 mph near Prince…
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Hammer down weather report 2026-11-10 14:00:59
🚗 **Nationwide Road-Weather Update** 🌧️ **Flooding – Northwestern Oregon & Southwestern Washington:** Heavy rain is causing minor urban and small-stream flooding in parts of Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington counties, along with southern Clark County. Portland, Vancouver, Hillsboro, Oregon City, Gresham and surrounding communities may see ponding and flooded…
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