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Truck hi-jackers remain free

Two escaped inmates remain on the loose after hi-jacking a tractor-trailer in Arizona.

August 4, 2010

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I-40 work to begin in Arizona

The Arizona Department of Transportation will begin a bridge replacement and rehabilitation project 50 miles east of Flagstaff.

August 3, 2010

Business

Hall Vamonos truck set for GATS

Henry Hall will have his customized 2004 Peterbilt 379, Vamonos, on display at Custom Rigs Pride & Polish truck beauty show.

August 3, 2010

Business

Diesel prices increase

The national price gained 0.9 cent to $2.928 in the latest week.

August 3, 2010

Business

Averitt receives St. Jude award

Averitt Express recently was recognized as St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’s Employee Giving Partner of the Year.

August 3, 2010

Business

Update: More congressmen support ports bill

Representatives are co-sponsoring a bill that would amend federal law to allow ports new authority over trucking.

August 3, 2010

Business

Medical event set for Aug. 18

The Federal Motor Carrier Administration will hold a meeting Aug. 18 from 8-11 a.m. at the TA Travel Center in Jessup, Md.

August 2, 2010

Business

Truckers fined for using Rhode Island bridge

Carriers are getting fined up to $3,000 and drivers $85 for not detouring around the I-95 Seekonk River crossing.

August 2, 2010

Business

I-90 in Seattle to be closed

I-90 will be closed eastbound and westbound for a few hours Thursday through Sunday.

August 2, 2010

Business

Health walk planned for GATS

The 1.5 mile fun walk Aug. 28 will be led by national fitness celebrity Bob Perry.

August 2, 2010

Business

Truck collisions rise in July

Beginning in July, the collision/near collision rate peaks at 18 percent and remains above 14 percent through November.

August 2, 2010

Overdrive Extra

Just one word. Are you listening?

The Institute for Supply Management’s monthly report on factory output lists Plastics (with rubber products) as the fastest growing segment. The news remains strong overall for manufacturing, which had its 12th consecutive month of expansion.

August 2, 2010