$280 million Georgia verdict against steel hauler may be biggest ever
“What is believed to be the biggest jury verdict ever against a trucking company was handed down last week by a Georgia state court.” – According to the article in the freightwaves.com and its author John Kingston According to various news reports, the jury in Columbus, Georgia awarded a $280 million verdict against Schnitzer Southeast and […]
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The costs of Bernie Sanders’ “green deal” to replace Diesel trucks with electric ones
2020 presidential candidate Bernie Sanders released details on his proposed $16.3 trillion Green New Deal on August 22. This deal would cover a range of industries with the common goal of reaching zero carbon emissions.- according to the article from freightwaves.com and its author Alexandria Quevedo “In his proposal, Sanders includes $216 billion to replace diesel-powered semi-trucks with […]
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McLane subsidiary exempted from HOS 30-minute rest rule
Approximately 3,580 drivers working for McLane subsidiary Transco Inc. will be exempt from the federal government’s 30-minute rest break rule.- According to the article from the freightwaves.com and its author John Gallagher “The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) granted the exemption because Transco, whose drivers make wholesale deliveries to grocery and convenience stores, was […]
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Transporting wind turbines is not an easy task
It takes a year of advance planning and up to 10 loads to move a single monster turbine. “You’d think motorists driving down the highway would be able to see an oversize flatbed trailer carrying a massive 240-foot wind turbine blade.” – According to the article in the freightwaves.com and its author Linda Baker You’d […]
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FedEx expands its final-mile delivery network
FedEx Freight, the less-than-truckload (LTL) unit of FedEx Corp. (NYSE:FDX) has expanded its final-mile delivery operation, “FedEx Freight Direct,” to 19 U.S. markets.- According to the article in freightwaves.com and its author Mark Solomon The unit, which earlier in 2019 said it would pilot final-mile deliveries earlier in five U.S. cities, will expand its coverage […]
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Heartland Express acquires Millis Transfer for $150 million
“Heartland Express announced it has acquired family-owned Millis Transfer and related companies for approximately $150 million, including debt. Including the payoff of all assumed debt, which is expected by December 31, 2019, the transaction was all cash except for approximately $750,000 in Heartland stock.”- According to the article in freightwaves.com and its author Brian Straight […]
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At least one person has died in a fiery crash involving five trucks in Louisiana
At least one person has died, and 5 others injured in a fiery crash involving five tractor-trailers and at least one passenger vehicle.- According to Louisiana State Police “Troopers are currently responding to a multiple-vehicle crash with Hazmat on I-10 westbound at milepost 125 (Whiskey Bay). Both lanes of travel are currently closed and traffic […]
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FMCSA will start charging carriers $1.25 for every driver they hire
Starting Jan. 6, 2020, carriers will be required to query the database for all driver hires, as well as once a year for existing drivers.- According to the article in overdriveonline.com and Overdrive Staff Carriers will have to pay the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration $1.25 per query into the looming Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, […]
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FMCSA proposes decrease in 2020 UCR fees
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is proposing a decrease in Unified Carrier Registration fees for trucking companies, brokers and freight forwarders in 2020 and beyond.- According to the article in overdriveonline.com and its author Matt Cole In a notice of proposed rulemaking set to be published in the Federal Register Tuesday, Aug. 27, FMCSA […]
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