Truck-involved fatalities increased in 2018, estimates show
“The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that when 2018 driving fatality numbers are finalized later this year, fatalities in accidents involving at least one large truck will see a 3% increase over 2017’s numbers.” – According to the article in overdriveonline.com Read the full story HERE Source and credits: overdriveonline.com / Matt Cole
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Brake Safety Week inspection blitz set for Sept. 15-22
“The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s annual Brake Safety Week has been scheduled for Sept. 15-22 with a focus on brake hoses and tubing.” – According to the article in overdriveonline.com Throughout that week, inspectors will be conducting roadside inspections and keying in on brake violations. Read the full story HERE Source and credits: overdriveonline.com / Overdrive Staff
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Trucks moved 63 percent of trans-border freight in March, up nearly $1 billion
“Trans-border freight totaled $107.2 billion in March, with trucks moving 63 percent of all freight by value with United States trading partners Canada and Mexico, according to data released by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS).” – According to the article in freightwaves.com and its author Noi Mahoney Mahoney also wrote – “Trucks carried […]
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Former trucking executive pleads guilty to wire fraud
“A former executive of a Florida-based trucking company pleaded guilty in federal court on June 12 to two counts of wire fraud related to mail contracts it had with the U.S. Postal Service (USPS). – According to the article in freightwaves.com “Court documents filed in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, alleged that […]
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Used truck sales dropped 14 percent in May, down 22 percent from a year earlier
“Preliminary used truck sales in the heaviest weight segment – Class 8 – dropped 22 percent in May compared with the May 2018.” – According to the article in freightwaves.com and its author Clarissa Hawes Hawes also wrote – “Used truck sales fell 14 percent in May compared with a 5 percent drop in April. The average […]
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U.S. trucks will need Canadian-certifed ELDs
“When Canada’s electronic logging device (ELD) mandate takes effect in 2021, U.S. trucks will need to use ELDs certified to operate in the country.” -According to the article in freightwaves.com and its author Nate Tabak Tabak also wrote – “Annie Joannette, a spokesperson for Transport Canada, wrote in an email that Canada’s ELD specifications were modeled after the U.S. […]
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Pilot files lawsuit against shuttered Falcon Transport over $800,000 in unpaid fuel bills
“Pilot Flying J has filed a civil lawsuit against Falcon Transport of Youngstown, Ohio, and its private equity owners, alleging the now-defunct carrier owes the truck stop chain nearly $800,000 in unpaid fuel bills.”- According to the article in freightwaves.com and its author Clarissa Hawes Awes also wrote – “Pilot alleges that Falcon failed to pay its […]
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A drunk driver was arrested for driving a tank in a small town in Poland
A drunk “tank driver” was arrested in a small town in Poland for driving Soviet-era T-55 war tank through the city. The intoxicated “tanker” was stopped and the tank was impounded. – According to the local news website On Thursday, June 13, around 9:40 pm, the duty officer of the Police Headquarters in Pajęczno received a […]
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