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Canadian truck drivers busted in Illinois with $40M in cocaine
An Illinois State Police trooper discovered more than 1,100 pounds of cocaine in a truck during an inspection. Also: Former Calif. fleet exec sentenced for embezzling from company; FMCSA's MCSAC to meet this month; Pilot donates $50K to Folds of Honor.
December 4, 2024
Illinois State Police cocaine bust
Drug trafficker claims she worked with truck drivers in operation
In an interview with DEA agents, a drug trafficker said she used truck operators for illegal loads moving from Mexico to the U.S.. Also: New Pilot opens in east Alabama; truck driver honored for helping move disabled car from travel lanes.
November 29, 2024
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NHTSA: Truck-involved fatalities down in first half of 2024
Total truck-involved fatalities are estimated to be down 1% from the first half of 2023, with passenger vehicle occupant fatalities in truck-involved crashes down 6%. Also: Love's expands Speedco, truck wash network.
November 28, 2024
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Trucker cited for being too festive: Police
A Volvo festooned in multi-colored Christmas lights got ticketed by Kansas Highway Patrol, and the post announcing the incident blew up into a heated conversation on just how festive drivers can be.
November 27, 2024
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Life
Drug smuggling attempts worth millions busted at border
Border officials recently discovered $3.7 million in meth in a load of crushed marble stone, and $880K in cocaine in a load of broccoli. Also: Drug testing firm to get ahead of eventual oral fluid testing option with specimen collection training.
November 27, 2024
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Overdrive Extra
Time to put an owner-operator behind the wheel of FMCSA?
"I like a challenge," said owner-operator Lee Schmitt of his campaign to head FMCSA. Schmitt has been working the incoming Trump administration, and promises to bring experience, hard work to the agency.
November 26, 2024
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Owner-op Garrett Steenblik's 200-lb. weight loss journey
Steenblik found not only greater physical health but, ultimately, bedrock mental well-being. With his new Trucker's Body Shop business, he hopes to help deliver that to any fellow OTR hauler who needs it, who truly wants it for themselves.
November 25, 2024
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Life
Thanksgiving cargo theft trends: CargoNet reveals nearly $8M lost
The firm has tracked 174 cargo thefts over the last five Thanksgiving holidays. Also: CARB approves more funding for small-business ZEV transition; crude oil fleet asks FMCSA to allow pulsating brake light module on trucks.
November 22, 2024
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Regulations
Trucker rips off a loading bay door -- preventable?
Trucker John Doe was backing into a loading bay when, suddenly, the motorized bay door closed on his trailer. Could the accident, ultimately damaging the door extensively, be anything other than nonpreventable?
November 22, 2024
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November 21, 2024
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Life
Fleet owner guilty of orchestrating Ponzi scheme
Sanjay Singh, owner of Royal Bengal Logistics Inc., was found guilty by a Florida court this month and will be sentenced in February. Also: Trucking conditions were on definite decline through late Summer; Groendyke gets brake-light exemption renewal.
November 20, 2024
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Regulations
4,000 tickets, warnings issued to truckers during Operation Safe Driver Week
The annual unsafe-driving enforcement initiative targeting cars and trucks resulted in nearly 6,000 total tickets/citations and warnings being issued. Also: Fleet owner hit for loan fraud; new Landstar facility includes parking; latest Highway Angel.
November 19, 2024
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Regulations
Trump taps former Rep. Sean Duffy to lead DOT
If confirmed by the Senate, Trump said Duffy in his role as DOT Secretary “will prioritize Excellence, Competence, Competitiveness and Beauty when rebuilding America’s highways, tunnels, bridges and airports.”
November 18, 2024
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Regulations
Which FMCSA officials will leave when Trump takes office?
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, like many government agencies, has a handful of political appointees in leadership that will likely get changed out under President-elect Donald Trump's new administration.
November 18, 2024
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'America's Best Drivers': NASTC touts 20 for '24 Driver of the Year team
The million-plus-mile safe drivers were recognized at the National Association of Small Trucking Companies' annual conference, along with its Best Broker for 2024, Roar Logistics.
November 15, 2024
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Business
Optimistic for freight turnaround? You're not alone, survey shows
A third-quarter survey from Bloomberg and Truckstop showed market optimism among respondents, though some eye a market exit. Also: Goodyear Highway Hero Award nominations open; credit card fees added to Mackinac Bridge toll.
November 14, 2024
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Extra-spicy haul: $31 million in meth found in serrano-pepper load
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers discovered the contraband inbound to the U.S. from Mexico in Pharr, Texas. Also: PS Logistics acquires 45-truck Louisiana fleet; fleet owner elected mayor of Portland, Oregon; new Missouri Love's.
November 13, 2024
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Life
Overhaul: Cargo theft continues rise | N.H. superload moving for two overnights
The theft recording firm noted a 6.2% increase in the third quarter of this year from the second quarter, and a 7% increase from Q3 2023 to Q3 2024. Also: Lease-purchase task force's next meeting moved; New Hampshire super-load moving overnight; more.
November 12, 2024
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FMCSA plows ahead with changes to Crash Preventability Determination Program
After proposing last year to expand the types of crashes eligible for review under the program to determine preventability, FMCSA decided to keep its proposal mostly as-is moving forward in making changes to the program.
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