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Election 2024: Trump v. Harris -- where you stand, candidates' records on trucking issues
Over the next couple weeks, we'll offer close looks at Trump and Harris' respective records while serving in public office, which show the trucking stakes in the 2024 choice with the election fast approaching. Here, where Overdrive readers stand.
October 4, 2024
Another 3 'super loads' moving across Ohio | Big border meth bust
The three loads are moving from Manchester, Ohio, to New Albany today through Sunday. Also: $17M worth of meth found in load of coconuts in Texas; Wyoming permitting process going electronic; latest Highway Angel.
October 3, 2024
I-26 in TN likely to remain closed at least through October: TDOT
With I-40 also closed, through traffic headed into North Carolina from East Tennessee should follow I-81 to I-77, TDOT reps noted.
October 2, 2024
Life
Five truckers in the running for new Kenworth
Finalists have been named for the Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence Award. Also: Mack's government contract through Sourcewell renewed; TA opens new location in Oklahoma; Pilot offering drink, snack deals this month.
October 2, 2024
Life
NCDOT: I-40 could remain closed until October 2025
The washed-out interstate is but one among many roads closed in Western N.C., as the state has issued a travel ban in that area. Also: PrePass weigh station bypass, toll management now part of Motive Marketplace; Sheetz names NTDAW sweepstakes winner.
September 30, 2024
Life
'All roads in Western NC should be considered closed': NCDOT
Parts of I-26, I-40 washed out after transportation infrastructure proved outmoded in the task of weathering an intense amount of rainfall in multiple states, perhaps nowhere more dramatically than in Western North Carolina.
September 28, 2024
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Ice Pick Bandit goes on a rampage across Tennessee, Arkansas
The Ice Pick Bandit has picked up the pace of attacks, hitting at least 50 trucks in just two weeks, terrorizing I-30 and I-40 in Tennessee and Arkansas as the hunt widens.
September 27, 2024
Equipment
RigDig Truck History Reports now include recall information | Trucker cleared after crash
RigDig Truck History Reports, available via Overdrive, now feature information about all manufacturer recalls recorded by NHTSA. Also: Fleet owner gets 25 years in drug trafficking case; no charges for trucker in fatal crash; new One9 stop in New Mexico.
September 27, 2024
Regulations
Congress moves on bills to ease vets' access to CDLs, streamline TSA credentialing
One bill moves to the president's desk for a signature, while another still needs full House and Senate approval. Also: Former fleet owner sentenced for defrauding shippers; HHG fraud scheme sentencing; PrePass adds GPS verification for tolls.
September 26, 2024
Regulations
HOS, other regs waived for relief in 5 states ahead of Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene is expected to make landfall along Florida's Big Bend coast Thursday evening or early Friday morning, potentially as strong as a Category 4 hurricane. Emergency declarations have been issued in five states.
September 26, 2024
Life
FMCSA waives CDL citizenship-proof requirement in Ore. | Landstar owner-op win '25 KW
Landstar-leased Stacie Simmons won the T680 during the BCO Appreciation Days event. Also: Oregon granted waiver to issue CDLs to U.S. residents from the "Freely Associated States"; Wreaths Across America seeks more truckers to haul wreaths this year.
September 25, 2024
Life
$1.7M worth of cocaine busted in hidden flatbed compartment, load of avocados
U.S. Customs and Border Protection discovered the drugs during inspections at border crossings in Texas and California. Also: Relay Payments now accepted at Love's; ATRI requests driver demographic info for future research.
September 24, 2024
Life
Teamsters rule out Trump v. Harris endorsement | New 'Driver' film premiering
After months of internal polling of rank-and-file union members, the Teamsters will not endorse a presidential candidate. Also: New "Driver" documentary tells a female trucker's story; FMCSA grants brake-light waiver; USMC vet wins truck.
September 20, 2024
Life
Ice Pick Bandit caught in the act piercing tires in Tennessee
The Ice Pick Bandit has been caught on video attacking multiple trucks in Tennessee, and the images released bear a striking resemblance to previous photos of a suspect in Florida.
September 18, 2024
Life
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
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
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