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ELD Fraud Exposed: Drivers Reveal 22-Hour Hauls
ELD fraud allegations put drivers at the center of a widening trucking enforcement problem Electronic logging devices were intended to make hours-of-service enforcement more accurate and improve highway safety. But drivers interviewed…
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DHL Credits Air Cargo for 16% Third-Quarter Profit Surge
DHL credits air cargo strength for 16% third-quarter profit gain DHL Group reported a sharp increase in third-quarter earnings, with its air express and freight forwarding operations providing much of the momentum.…
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Spot Rates Surge 50% as Rail Volumes Reach Record Highs
Spot Truckload Rates Rise 50% as Intermodal Volumes Reach Recent Highs Truckload pricing has moved sharply higher while rail volumes continue to gain ground, creating a widening divide between the two transportation…
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States Just Changed Trucking Rules: What Every Trucker Needs to Know
Truckers are confronting a mix of policy changes, enforcement activity and rising operating costs as lawmakers and transportation agencies consider new rules affecting taxes, infrastructure, safety complaints and commercial vehicle operations. Transportation…
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GFL Environmental Fends Off Takeover Attempts
GFL Environmental rejects takeover bids as infrastructure investors remain active GFL Environmental has rejected takeover bids, ending a closely watched process that attracted interest from major infrastructure investors. The information provided does…
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Southwest Livestock Haulers Warned: Screwworm Cases Are Rising
New World screwworm cases are increasing across the Southwest, prompting additional inspections, movement requirements and permits that could affect livestock haulers operating in Texas, New Mexico and Arizona. Cases Increase Across Southwest…
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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 2026-11-12 18:00:55
**Nationwide Road-Weather Update** 🌧️ **Washington:** A Flood Watch is in effect for Mason County from late tonight through late Saturday night. The south slopes of the Olympics could receive **3–4.5 inches of rain**, with possible flooding along rivers, creeks, streams, and low-lying roads. The Skokomish River near Potlatch…
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Hammer down weather report 2026-11-12 16:00:56
🚨 **ROAD-WEATHER UPDATE** **New Jersey/Pennsylvania:** A **Tornado Warning** is in effect for northern Burlington County, NJ, including the New Jersey Turnpike between exits 7 and 7A, until **4:15 PM EST**. Seek shelter immediately in a sturdy building, away from windows. A tornado watch continues across parts of central,…
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