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Life: Page 44

Channel 19
Trump endorses trucker's 'boycott' of NYC -- but what's really going on?
After Trump claimed "election interference" due to a $355 million fine from New York, drivers say they're boycotting the Big Apple. But are they? And might it be the other way around: Is NYC already boycotting truckers?
February 20, 2024
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Overdrive Extra
Cross-country 'Sisters of the Road' convoy kicking off March 1
To mark Women's History Month (March) this year, a group of truckers embarks on a book-tour convoy making its way across the country with Michel's excellent "Sisters of the Road" book, ending at MATS. Here's how you can join the roll.
February 20, 2024
Anne-Marie Michel and one of the truck operators featured in Sisters of the Road
Life
Busted: Yet another truck-involved drug smuggling operation
A second drug-smuggling operation involving trucks bringing illegal drugs into the U.S. busted in California. Also: Hawaii gets CDL testing waiver for CDL applicants on two islands; new electric truck charging service launching.
February 19, 2024
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Business
Motive countersues Samsara after trade commission complaint over ELD tech
After Samsara filed suit and filed an International Trade Commission complaint against Motive, Motive is countersuing on the same claims. Also: MATS relocates Truck Parking Community; Michigan lifts weight restrictions on most highways.
February 16, 2024
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Life
CNG-powered truck explodes in Los Angeles
The explosion injured seven firefighters, at least two critically, when the pressurized tanks of gas likely exploded during the attempted recovery after a small fire started.
February 15, 2024
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POLL: Your choice for the absolute worst freight bottleneck nationwide?
Weigh in here on your choice, whether one among ATRI's recently named top 10 or another.
February 15, 2024
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Regulations
Fleet owner pleads guilty after illegally consolidating loads, overbilling shippers
A U.S. Attorney said the fleet owner broke seals on trailers to consolidate freight and failed to deliver some goods. Also: Mack expanding medium-duty plant in Virginia; latest Highway Angel.
February 12, 2024
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Life
The Steel Woods, Tony Justice to feature in MATS concert
Trucker/singer-songwriter Tony Justice will kick things off Friday night at the Mid-America Trucking Show in March. Also: Sheetz opening new truck-friendly location off I-95 in North Carolina; Bestpass "Toll Genius" now available in Geotab system.
February 9, 2024
The Steel Woods and Tony Justice
Life
Staged accidents: Three more plead guilty, another sentenced
More court action in the case stemming from staged crashes targeting trucking companies in New Orleans. Also: Two fleet owners sentenced for bribing FedEx employees for more work; Ohio CDL tester sentenced for taking bribes for passing scores.
February 6, 2024
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Pride & Polish
SuperRigs heading to Lone Star State
The 42nd annual event, put on by Shell Rotella, will be held at the Texas Motor Speedway in Dallas-Fort Worth.
February 5, 2024
This 2007 Peterbilt 379 EXHD, owned by Truett and Crystal Novosad with Texas-based Equipment Express, captured Best of Show honors at 2023 Shell Rotella SuperRigs in Gillette, Wyoming.
Regulations
Trucker's high-winds tip-over crash an act of God -- or 'preventable?'
Notably, crashes of this type aren't eligible for review in FMCSA's Crash Preventability Determination Program, yet the National Safety Council's accident review committee weighed in on this hauler's preventive measures. Find out the final judgment here.
February 5, 2024
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Regulations
New sentencing in ongoing emissions 'delete' case | 'Frost law' weight restrictions hit in this state
The Diesel Freak employee at the time of the charges received 12 months probation and a $2,000 fine. Also: "Frost law" weight restrictions taking effect; Ryder acquires Cardinal Logistics; Highway Angel helped trafficking victim.
February 2, 2024
Michigan spring weight restrictions Feb. 2, 2024
Regulations
FMCSA proposes changes to CDL testing process
The changes would "improve the efficiency and convenience of CDL issuance," FMCSA said. Also: Mirror-replacement camera system gets another FMCSA waiver; Pilot raising money for American Heart Association.
February 1, 2024
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Life
Truck drivers among 10 arrested, 19 charged in international drug smuggling case
Two Canadian drivers were among 19 members of an organized crime syndicate charged for allegedly conspiring to import hundreds of kilograms of cocaine and other controlled substances from Mexico into the U.S. and Canada.
January 31, 2024
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Regulations
State troopers indicted in CDL test bribery scheme
Massachusetts State Police indicted in scheme to give "horrible, brain dead" CDL applicants a pass in exchange for cash, bottled waters, a new snowblower, and even a driveway paving job.
January 30, 2024
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Overdrive Extra
Meet Will Dodson, among the first 'graduates' in the under-21 pilot program
FMCSA's under-21 interstate trucker apprenticeship program is off to a sputtering start, yet for Will Dodson, among the first drivers to graduate to unsupervised OTR work in the program, it's the hopeful start of a long trucking career.
January 30, 2024
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Life
Trucks barred from section of I-20, and citations are flying
Louisiana transportation officials restricted trucks from a construction zone in Bossier City a month ago, but citations and warnings keep flying. Also: More support for parking funding; new parking info in New Mexico; International trucks recalled.
January 29, 2024
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Channel 19
Armed menace fatally shot at Albuquerque Love's: Police
Police said they shot and killed "a man who was causing a disturbance and threatening people with a gun at the Love’s truck stop near I-40 and 6th St, NW."
January 26, 2024
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