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Record-setting wildfires shut down highways in California, Oregon, Washington
A number of highways are closed in California, Oregon and Washington due to record-setting wildfires in the region. In other news: ThermoKing offers solar panel option in heat units; ITI delivers driver training on the hours changes; free lunch for driver at Tennessee weigh station.
September 9, 2020
Business
Wildfires prompt closures of I-5 in Northern California, truckers forced to abandon their rigs
As wildfires spread across Northern California, officials close almost 50 miles of I-5, prompting drivers to abandon their vehicles. Take a look on Overdrive.
September 6, 2018
Channel 19
After ATA-organized event, Trump is getting an #ELDorMe tweetstorm
The ELD or Me Facebook group is tweetstorming at the President following another appearance at an event organized in part by the ATA, with nary a mention of ELDs, hours of service and other top operator concerns. Also: A reminder from an operator to take special care with cigarette butts.
October 12, 2017
Business
California suspends hours regs for certain truckers over wildfires
Brown’s emergency declaration, which covers Butte, Lake, Mendocino, Napa, Nevada, Orange, Sonoma and Yuba counties, triggers hours-of-service waivers for truckers who provide aid in recovery efforts, including debris removal and bringing supplies to the area.
October 11, 2017
Business
Pacific Northwest wildfires prompt HOS suspensions, highway closures
Oregon and Washington have issued emergency declarations, suspending hours of service regulations for some truckers providing emergency relief and hauling supplies to the states due to wildfires. Several highways, including a section of I-84, have been closed because of the fires.
September 6, 2017
Business
Certain regs suspended for wildfire relief haulers in Kansas, Oklahoma
Kansas and Oklahoma have suspended certain regulations for truckers hauling hay and other wildfire relief supplies in the states.
March 23, 2017
Channel 19
Log-haulers, Bastrop County TX wants you
In addition to the Lost Pines Log Pull competition Bastrop nonprofit Logs to Lumber is hosting this coming weekend to add competitive spirit to their efforts harvesting viable timber from an area devastated by wildfires last year and help more than 1,700 homeowners rebuild, Jamaica Morz, working with the organization, could also use a little […]
May 21, 2012
Business
Charity event to harvest timber after major Texas wildfire
The Logs to Lumber organization in Bastrop County, Texas, is holding the Lost Pines Log Pull charity event May 26-27 and seeks volunteer participants. The “Burned Forest Challenge” follows the Labor Day 2011 wildfires, the “largest wildfire in Texas history,” says area property owner Jamaica Morz, that destroyed 1,700 homes. To help citizens rebuild, the […]
May 18, 2012
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