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C.H. Robinson to Acquire RXO in Landmark $5.8 Billion Deal
C.H. Robinson acquiring RXO in $5.8 billion stock-and-cash transaction C.H. Robinson Worldwide plans to acquire RXO Inc. in a stock-and-cash transaction valued at approximately $5.8 billion, creating a combined third-party logistics company…
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September Transportation Prices Surge as Capacity Tightens Further
Transportation prices surge as capacity tightens further in September Transportation costs moved higher again in September as available freight capacity contracted for the 10th consecutive month, according to the latest Logistics Managers’…
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Yellow and Teamsters Reach Settlement Over WARN Act Claims
Yellow Corp., Teamsters settle WARN Act claims Former Yellow Corp. employees will receive a partial payout on claims tied to the company’s 2023 shutdown under an agreement reached between the International Brotherhood…
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Central Freight Lines Closing After 96 Years: Exclusive Report
Exclusive: Central Freight Lines to shut down after 96 years Central Freight Lines will begin winding down operations Monday after nearly a century in business, ending the run of one of the…
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Trucker Targeted in $273K Seafood Heist by Fake Freight Broker
Trucker received calls and texts from fake freight broker in attempt to steal $273K worth of seafood New Jersey police stopped an attempted cargo theft involving approximately 29,000 pounds of frozen seafood…
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Highway Announces ELD Update After HOS Compliance Issues Surface
Highway plans ELD certification update after providers linked to HOS cheating Carrier-vetting company Highway says it plans to introduce a new certification program for electronic logging device providers after Overdrive identified ELD…
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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 2026-10-08 16:01:17
**Nationwide Road-Weather Update** ❄️ **Montana:** A **Winter Storm Watch** covers the Butte/Blackfoot Region from Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon. **3–7 inches of snow** and wind gusts up to **45 mph** are possible near Homestake Pass, Butte, Georgetown Lake, MacDonald Pass, and **Highway 12 from Garrison to Elliston**. Travel…
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Hammer down weather report 2026-10-08 14:01:03
🚗 **Nationwide Road-Weather Update** **Alabama:** Tropical Storm Watches cover much of central and eastern Alabama, including Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, Montgomery, Selma, and Auburn/Opelika. Heavy rain may produce **1–6 inches**, with localized flooding, road and bridge closures, and debris. Winds may gust **40–65 mph**, with isolated areas near **Lowndes County…
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