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Maryland Toll Drivers: What You Need to Know
Attention Maryland toll users: Planned increases put on hold Maryland truckers and other toll-road users will get a temporary reprieve from planned toll increases. The increases have been placed on hold, removing…
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ATRI Names TeamOne’s Siplon as New Leader
ATRI names TeamOne’s Page Siplon as next president and COO The American Transportation Research Institute has named Page Siplon its next president and chief operating officer, putting a logistics and workforce executive…
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Texas Court Upholds Nuclear Verdict Against C.H. Robinson
Texas judge upholds $604 million verdict against C.H. Robinson A Dallas County judge has affirmed a $604.025 million judgment against C.H. Robinson stemming from a 2021 crash that killed three people and…
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Pennsylvania Could Allow Local Police Radar Again
Pennsylvania lawmakers are considering legislation that would allow local police departments to use radar to enforce speed limits, ending a longstanding restriction that makes the state the only one in the nation…
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Trucker Earns ATA Image Award After 4.9 Million Safe Miles
Trucker with 4.9 Million Safe Driving Miles Receives ATA Image Award A FedEx Freight driver with 4.9 million safe driving miles has been recognized by the American Trucking Associations for his work…
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NHTSA Targets Blinding Headlight Glare in New Safety Push
Federal regulators are beginning a review of U.S. vehicle lighting standards to address complaints about headlight glare and evaluate newer technologies designed to improve nighttime visibility. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration…
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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 2026-10-20 16:00:58
🚗 **Nationwide Road-Weather Update** – **Southeast Alaska:** High Wind Warnings cover Haines/Klukwan, Sitka, Skagway, and coastal areas from Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait, with gusts up to **60–65 mph** and difficult travel. Warnings expire this afternoon or evening; Skagway’s warning continues until **10 PM AKDT**, followed by a…
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Hammer down weather report 2026-10-20 14:00:57
**Nationwide Road-Weather Update** **Utah:** Flood Watches are in effect from Wednesday morning or afternoon through Thursday evening across southern and eastern Utah, including **Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon Country, Capitol Reef, Glen Canyon/Lake Powell, Castle Country, and the San Rafael Swell**. Late-season tropical moisture may produce **more than…
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