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Following the trucking money in Trump v. Harris and other races
With fewer than 50 days remaining in the 2024 presidential race and other campaigns, financial support coming from trucking interests remains tilted heavily to former President Donald Trump and other Republicans.
September 18, 2024
Life
Truck crash, rockslide create traffic issues in CO | 17K trucks recalled over brake light
A Tuesday truck crash along I-70 in Glenwood Canyon has the eastbound side down to one lane, while the U.S. 40 detour closed Wednesday morning due to a rockslide. Also: Freightliner, Western Star trucks recalled; NTP gets new boss.
September 18, 2024
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March 24, 2025
Life
New Jersey police arrest, charge four in cargo theft ring | Big I-5 traffic shift incoming
The individuals were caught burglarizing a parked and occupied tractor-trailer at a service area along the NJ Turnpike. Also: I-5 traffic pattern shift in Oregon could last two years; Shell launches "Giving Pump" campaign for non-profits.
September 17, 2024
Life
'Ice Pick Bandit' strikes multiple times along I-30 in Texas
Hundreds of miles from the usual stomping grounds, more Ice Pick Bandit-type vandalism attacks on trucks come to light in Texas. This time, the bandit targeted trucks parked properly at truck stops under some unusual conditions.
September 17, 2024
Channel 19
America's craziest interstate? Weigh in
I-80 in Wyoming, with its "Winter from Hell," frequent superloads and rich trucking history, might just have a claim to being America's wildest interstate. Agree? Or agree to disagree? Name your own wildest, craziest stretch of road here.
September 16, 2024
Regulations
NTSB investigates Tesla Semi fire that took 50,000 gallons of water to put out
The National Transportation Safety Board has released preliminary findings on the August 19 Tesla Semi fire that shut down I-80 in California for 16 hours, and it may lead to future policy recommendations.
September 13, 2024
Life
'Sisters of the Road' takes photo exhibit to DOT headquarters for driver-appreciation week
To mark Truck Driver Appreciation Week, USDOT will host the 'Sisters of the Road' photo exhibition, featuring the stories of women truckers, September 19. The stop concludes a U.S. tour started early this year around MATS.
September 13, 2024
Overdrive Extra
How truckers can flip the script on the negativity trap
How to overcome automatic negative thoughts (ANTs), stuck in an eastbound traffic jam with westbound clear. Thoughts of persecution (usually only within one’s mind) bleed easily into real relationships. Yet there's a path forward past the ANTs.
September 13, 2024
Life
Updated: Truck Driver Appreciation Week deals, recognition
National Truck Driver Appreciation Week is underway. See what companies across trucking are doing with deals and recognition ongoing.
September 4, 2024
Life
Superload moving across Ohio starting Friday
A massive, 86-foot-long superload headed to an Intel plant in New Albany, Ohio, will slow traffic starting on Friday, September 13 and running all weekend.
September 12, 2024
Life
Tennessee highway official charged for stealing diesel for personal trucking business
A county highway official in Tennessee admitted to stealing nearly $57K in diesel from the county for his own trucking company. Also: HHG moving company employee sentenced in scheme; FHWA wants feedback on electric truck charging needs; new Sheetz.
September 12, 2024
Business
Diesel hits lowest national average since Fall 2021 | I-95 lane closures upcoming
The U.S.’ national average for a gallon of on-highway diesel hit $3.56/gal., according to EIA. Also: I-95 lane closures planned in Rhode Island; Bestpass/Fleetworthy combined companies rebrand; Hawaii requests waiver for proof of citizenship requirements.
September 11, 2024
Overdrive Extra
Trucking on the National Mall: Tony Justice to perform at TenFour D.C. event this year
Fred Bowerman, a longtime organizer, hopes for improved participation in this year's TenFour event. As this video makes clear, sponsorships from a variety of trucking vendors, organizations and fleets have bolstered participating drivers' plans.
September 11, 2024
Regulations
Louisiana issues emergency declaration ahead of hurricane
Tropical Storm Francine is forecast to make landfall as a Category 2 hurricane along the state’s coast Wednesday afternoon. The state's governor issued the emergency declaration granting weigh variances, some HOS relief for support haulers.
September 10, 2024
Life
UPS truck looted after bridge strike
After the accident in Chicago, looters stole packages from the truck. As of Monday, no arrests had been made and no citations issued, police said. Also: FMCSA extends guidance-review comment period; weight limits raised for Iowa ag haulers; more.
September 10, 2024
Life
I-70 bridge closed in Kansas City through end of year
The eastbound I-70 Lewis and Clark Viaduct over the Kansas River in Kansas City will be closed for emergency repairs after a routine inspection revealed concerns with gusset plates on the eastbound span.
September 10, 2024
Life
NHTSA: Traffic fatalities fall for ninth straight quarter
The agency reported a decrease in traffic fatalities for the first half of 2024 of about 3.2% as compared to the first half of 2023. Also: Great Dane reefer trailers recalled; Wisconsin loggers get waiver for alternate securement method; more.
September 9, 2024
Life
Texas troopers find 17 people smuggled in hidden truck compartment
A three-foot-wide space with no air ventilation was found with 17 migrants inside. Also: Texas Supreme Court to hear Werner's challenge of $100M post-crash verdict; DEA to host marijuana rescheduling hearing in December.
September 6, 2024
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