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Life
Drugs found in flatbed frame, loads of celery, watermelon, more crossing border
U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced four separate drug busts involving trucks crossing the Southern border. Also: Traffic light priority system for trucks goes live; Waste Management seeks drug-testing waiver for intra-company driver transfers.
August 21, 2024
Custom Rigs
Record-setting 'last ride' for Waupun Truck-N-Show
The official registration number for the truck show was 526 trucks -- a record on its own. Dozens more trucks also showed up just to participate in the "last ride" parade through Waupun, Wisconsin, in the 35th and final edition of the show.
August 21, 2024
Life
Slow-moving superload moving across I-80 Tuesday, parts of Wednesday
From 7 a.m. on Tuesday all the way through Wednesday morning a slow-moving superload will snarl traffic on I-80 in Wyoming between Laramie and Arlington.
August 20, 2024
Life
Tesla Semi battery fire shuts down I-80 for 16 hours
I-80 finally reopened after a Tesla Semi fire burned so hot even aircraft couldn't approach for hours. Also: ATRI calls on carriers, brokers to weigh in on cargo theft; Penske debuts new used truck auction site.
August 20, 2024
Life
Former fleet owner gets jail time, ban from trucking | Crash, spilled load kill 3 on I-70
The former fleet owner was sentenced to 2.5 years with 3 years supervised release, and ordered to pay $500K-plus after PPP loan fraud, other convictions. Also: Truck crash on I-70 kills three; Four trucking pioneers to be inducted into hall of fame.
August 16, 2024
Life
Series of superloads will snarl traffic on Wyoming I-80 through summer
Wyoming I-80 will slow to a crawl a few more times this summer as massive superloads of wind farm equipment spanning up to 385 feet and weighing 1.5 million pounds take up the whole interstate.
August 15, 2024
Life
I-17 closure upcoming | Citizen Driver Award nominations now open
Award winners get to pick a TA location to be dedicated in their name. Prize money also accompanies the award for winners. Also: I-17 closure this weekend; Schneider driver surpasses rare mileage milestone.
August 15, 2024
Life
Rates slip back from June gains | Truck driver pleads guilty to drug trafficking
The Texas-based driver pleaded guilty to possession of 20 kilograms of cocaine with intent to distribute. Also: Rates on decline from June rise, but conditions are improved over longer term; car-haul conglomerate acquires yet another carrier.
August 14, 2024
Voices
POLL: Who's most likely to get your vote for President this November?
With major-party nominees set following a shakeup this Summer, and an independent candidate in the race, who's most likely at this point to get your vote for President this Fall?
August 13, 2024
Life
I-90 lane closure next week in Wyoming
Crews will close the right lane for an emergency repair to secure a slope failure that is threatening the highway in Wyoming. Also: OOIDA hosting "Truck to Success" business course in October; Nikola opens new SoCal hydrogen refueling station.
August 13, 2024
Overdrive Extra
Final Waupun Truck-N-Show kicks off
The 35th Waupun Truck-N-Show is underway through Saturday night in Waupun, Wisconsin, with hundreds of trucks expected for the event.
August 9, 2024
Gear
J.J. Keller adds Juno Jones safety boots to online store
Juno Jones launched with safety footwear for women and has since expanded into men's shoes, as well. J.J. Keller is now offering the brand's safety shoes in its online store.
August 8, 2024
Life
Trucker dies after cab floods in I-75 wreck during Hurricane Debby
The trucker's cab flooded in storm waters after a nasty crash shut down I-75 for hours earlier this week.
August 7, 2024
Life
Slow-moving superload moving across I-80
The load is moving from Laramie to Medicine Bow, Wyoming, at low speeds. Also: Record-breaking meth seizure at Mexican border; big cocaine bust at Canadian border; Penske adds eDVIR function to mobile app.
August 7, 2024
Hours of Service
Storm relief haulers in the Carolinas get hours of service break
Following emergency declarations waiving HOS regs in Florida and Georgia, North and South Carolina have now followed suit with slow-moving Debby bearing down. Also: Four-truck crash along I-80; I-94 rest area closed into September; CVSA's IDEA winner.
August 6, 2024
Regulations
Kamala Harris' VP pick supported FET repeal, formal rulemaking process for apnea screening
Before becoming governor of Minnesota, Tim Walz served in Congress for 12 years. Among his work there, he supported an attempt to repeal the 12% excise tax on trucks, as well as a law that required a formal rulemaking for a sleep apnea screening mandate.
August 6, 2024
Hours of Service
Hours regs waived for hurricane response in Florida, Georgia
Florida has also waived registration requirements and size-and-weight regulations in certain counties. Also: Texas conducting enforcement blitz this week; Macks recalled for driver's seat securement issue; Relay names Haul of Fame finalists.
August 5, 2024
Life
Truck busted with $835K in marijuana in load of auto parts
The truck was inspected at the World Trade Bridge in Laredo, Texas, and found to have 373 pounds of weed in the load. Also: Ten semi-finalists announced in military veteran rookie trucker contest; new Love's, Pilot locations in Georgia.
August 2, 2024
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