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Business

I-64 bridge closed near Louisville

The bridge closure could last several months. Traffic is being detoured over I-265 and I-65.

September 12, 2011

Business

Swift suit can move forward

The Arizona Supreme court declined to review a trial court’s decision to certify a broad class action.

September 9, 2011

Business

NY I-90 Thruway reopens; Pa. roads closed

Lane restrictions, reduced speed limits and traffic delays should be expected between I-90 exits 27 at Amsterdam and 28 at Fultonville.

September 9, 2011

Business

I-10 bridge opens in Louisiana

The $803 million Twin Span Bridges project marks a significant national milestone in the recovery of the Gulf Coast region.

September 9, 2011

Channel 19

Remembering 9/11 as anniversary approaches: A trucker’s story from ground zero

This month’s issue of Truckers News commemorates the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks with a look at how the trucking business has changed as a result of the disaster. The areas impacted largely include load security and driver background scrutiny, but also camaraderie, drivers looking out for one another, pay, and other factors. A […]

September 9, 2011

Business

CVSA: Brakes top out-of-service violations

CVSA inspectors will focus on brakes in Canada, the United States and Mexico.

September 9, 2011

Business

FMCSA says it’s addressing cross-border program concerns

The audit reported the agency had adequate border inspections, but more action is necessary to meet U.S. regulations and standards.

September 8, 2011

Channel 19

Texting temptation: A little ditty — and more — to help you resist

A little good humor today — with a safety message to boot. Admit it: We’ve all been tempted when it comes to texting while driving, right? What will it hurt to answer the spouse’s question with a quick “N-O” or, yes, the opposite? Next time that thought fires in your head, Winnipeg, Manitoba-based high school […]

September 8, 2011

Business

Illinois to post timely truck route data

The new law also provides a program to educate truck drivers about the differences between truck and car GPS devices.

September 8, 2011

Business

Nominate the top owner-operator

The competition is open to operators who log the majority of their miles in the truckload segment.

September 8, 2011

Business

I-80 work in Nebraska to begin

Construction work is set to begin Sept. 12 on I-80 from west of the Aurora I-80 interchange to 5.5 miles east that will last about a year.

September 8, 2011

Overdrive Extra

Plenty of chrome at Dallas show

There were a record 71 entrants at the Great American Trucking Show Pride & Polish in late August. See video of three contestants.

September 7, 2011