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I-75 SB bridge over I-24 near Chattanooga reduced to one lane after partial collapse
TDOT Chief Engineer Paul Degges said in a press conference that an early investigation of the collapse appears to point to an overdimensional load striking the bottom of the bridge and cutting some of the steel reinforcing strands in the beam that eventually collapsed.
April 3, 2019
Business
I-24 outside of Nashville closed until March 15 after mudslide
TDOT expects to reopen both lanes of I-24 eastbound in northwest Davidson County on March 15 after a landslide at mile marker 42 closed the road Feb. 23.
February 28, 2019
Channel 19
Is something going on in the insurance market for independents?
When veteran independent owner-operator Wayne VanHooser’s insurance came up for renewal recently (something I imagine many of you may well go through this time of year), he got a pretty big surprise. “Basically I’m getting put out of business,” the 71-year-old says, after more than four decades trucking.
January 23, 2019
Business
Construction of I-269 completed in Tennessee, Mississippi
I-269 begins in Mississippi at the I-55/69 interchange, crosses I-22 and continues north into Tennessee around the east side of Memphis, crossing I-40, before ending at U.S. Highway 51 north of Memphis.
October 30, 2018
Business
Top 10 states for brake and tire violations, and where they overlap
Missouri, Texas, Montana, Tennessee, and California appeared on both top 10 lists for brakes and tires violations. Check out the lists on Overdrive today.
September 18, 2018
Business
Tennessee shows some truck-friendly colors
Electronic logging devices and hours of service might have something to do with truck drivers brushing up their inspection skills. More on Overdrive Online.
September 17, 2018
Electronic Logging Devices
FMCSA on ELDs and enforcement: Know what you’re dealing with at roadside
Listen along as FMCSA Director Joe DeLorenzo talks about ELDs, roadside inspections, and enforcement. Live coverage from GATS on Overdrive.
August 23, 2018
Channel 19
Dec. 4 anti-ELD mandate rallies taking place across the country
This coming Monday, Dec. 4, rallies have been planned in a variety of locations in more than 40 states around the nation in an effort to roll the anti-mandate message east to west across the country and put some sunlight for the general public and local media on security, economic and safety issues.
November 28, 2017
Business
Tennessee, California set to raise fuel taxes
Tennessee’s diesel tax will increase by 10 cents over the next three years, while California’s diesel prices will jump 20 cents later this year.
May 8, 2017
Business
Tennessee guv unveils 12-cent diesel tax increas as part of legislative agenda, other states implement hikes
Haslam’s “IMPROVE Act” proposed legislation would address a dearth of road funding in the state with the diesel hike and other taxes. Other states have moved in similar directions in lieu of any increase in federal funds for infrastructure.
January 19, 2017
Channel 19
Go Vols? Clemson’s not the only team hopeful of rematch chances
With the college football national championship tonight featuring a rematch from last year’s championship game, team pride has found its way into the day-to-day of highway hauling — van haulers, keep the trailer clean as you can, and if not, keep your eyes on your mirrors stuck in traffic.
January 9, 2017
Business
Winter weather jams up major highways in southeast
A swath of winter weather across the Southeast ranging from north Texas through Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, the Carolinas and into Virginia could begin to take a toll on highway conditions Friday afternoon into Saturday. Two states have also suspended HOS regs.
January 6, 2017
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