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News roundup, Oct. 1: Roadrunner laying off 450 in downsizing, Michelin hikes tire prices, truckers slow-rolling in Michigan
Roadrunner announced Monday it will downsize its dry van business due to a lack of profitability in the segment and will lay off 450 workers in the process.. Michelin is increasing prices by up to 4.9% for all North American Fleet Account customers beginning Dec. 1.
October 1, 2019
Channel 19
Short documentary look inside lives touched by a Transport for Christ mobile chapel
It’s rare to see a close look at the realities of the lives of individual drivers and owner-operators anywhere outside the trucking press. Here find a look at Andrew Cohn’s short documentary “Destination Park,” centered around a Transport for Christ mobile chapel in Grand Rapids.
August 21, 2019
Business
Summer dog days for rates on the spot market? Some exceptions in the last week
Last week vans were in highest demand in California, Nevada, and states bordering the Mississippi River. But rate gains were best in the East for the week ending Aug. 4. Markets to watch: vans out of Philadelphia, volatility in reefer markets, more.
August 9, 2019
Business
Michigan to expand roadside saliva drug testing pilot program statewide
After the year-long Preliminary Oral Fluid Analysis pilot program conducted from Nov. 8, 2017, through Nov. 8, 2018, in five counties, MSP’s Oral Fluid Roadside Analysis Pilot Program Committee recommended that the pilot be expanded statewide for another year to gather more results and data.
March 13, 2019
Parking
Eight-state truck parking information initiative nears full launch
Iowa, Indiana, Kentucky, Minnesota and Kansas DOTs each announced earlier this month they have launched their versions of the truck parking space counting system, joining Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin in rolling out the program. See where to access the parking information here.
January 23, 2019
Business
Enforcement spree ongoing this week in Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio
During the “Eyes on 94” enforcement spree, officers will focus on violations most likely to contribute to a crash, including speeding, following too close, improper passing, distracted driving and improper lane use.
December 3, 2018
Parking
Michigan DOT set to close I-275 rest area
MDOT says the I-275 rest area closure comes as a result of urbanization of the area since 1977 and will cut 29 truck parking spaces from the area. Learn more.
October 8, 2018
Channel 19
Camaraderie, support along the long road
Truckers’ and law enforcement recent teamwork in Michigan to talk down/raise the floor under a bridge jumper is one of those events that show what is possible when folks come together in a single individual’s moment of need. Depression and sometimes resulting suicidal ideation and action on it are no joke; there are avenues to help out there.
April 27, 2018
Business
I-96 Eastbound north of Grand Rapids, Mich., to close through mid-June
MDOT says a detour is available by exiting I-96 at Alpine Avenue or taking U.S. 131 Southbound to I-196 Eastbound to I-96 Eastbound.
April 19, 2018
Business
Michigan, Arizona prepping for interstate construction projects on I-94, I-10
Shoulder closures and some single lane closures will take place on weekdays on I-94 in Michigan February through May, followed by a construction project through fall 2019. I-10 will be closed in Arizona near Phoenix on some weekends beginning Jan. 26.
January 19, 2018
Business
Enforcement blitz ongoing this week in Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio
Officers from the Michigan State Police, Indiana State Police, Illinois State Police and Ohio State Highway Patrol are focusing their enforcement efforts on I-94 and other major freeways in their respective states Dec. 4-8.
December 4, 2017
Channel 19
Dec. 4 anti-ELD mandate rallies taking place across the country
This coming Monday, Dec. 4, rallies have been planned in a variety of locations in more than 40 states around the nation in an effort to roll the anti-mandate message east to west across the country and put some sunlight for the general public and local media on security, economic and safety issues.
November 28, 2017
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