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Diesel Prices Remain at Record Highs as Relief Efforts Continue
U.S. diesel prices remain near record levels, increasing operating costs for trucking fleets and agricultural producers while federal officials consider temporary relief measures. The Energy Information Administration’s weekly benchmark rose 9.7 cents…
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Trucker’s Concealed Carry Case Ends: Can Congress Deliver a Fix?
A court challenge seeking broader nationwide recognition of concealed-carry permits has ended, leaving truck drivers and other travelers subject to a patchwork of state firearm laws. The issue could still be addressed…
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Diesel Prices Hit Records as Relief Payments Continue
Diesel prices stay at record levels; diesel relief rolls on Diesel prices have eased from their peak, but the decline has not removed the pressure facing professional truck drivers. Fuel bills still…
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Motive Unveils AI Agents to Help Fleets Prevent Costly Problems
Motive launches AI Agents as fleets weigh how to prevent problems Motive launched a new set of AI Agents Monday at the American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition in Charlotte, North…
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Driver Charged in Alleged $12M Cargo Theft Using Hijacked Carrier Identities
Feds charge driver in alleged $12 million cargo theft scheme built on hijacked carrier identities Federal prosecutors have charged a truck driver in an alleged cargo theft conspiracy that involved at least…
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Missouri DOT Announces New Speed Limits on Rural Interstates
Missouri will raise the speed limit from 70 to 75 mph on eight rural interstate segments across the state this fall, following a review by the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT). Four…
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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 2026-10-26 02:00:57
🚧 **Road-Weather Update: Flooding in TX, NM and CO** – **Texas:** A **Flash Flood Warning** covers central El Paso County, including East El Paso, Far East El Paso and Mission Valley, through **2:45 AM MDT**. About **1–1.5 inches** of rain has fallen, with up to **1 more inch…
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Hammer down weather report 2026-10-26 00:00:57
🚗 **Nationwide Road-Weather Update** **New Mexico** – Flash flooding is ongoing or expected in **Chaves and Lincoln counties**, including Hagerman. **1.5–2.5 inches** of rain has fallen, with flooding possible on **Highway 285 between mile markers 87–91**, arroyos, underpasses, and low-lying roads. Warning through **1:45 a.m. MDT**. – Severe…
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