Ohio truck driver charged with attempted murder for shooting at another trucker
As we reported in previous article published last Sunday, truck driver was arrested in Hampshire, IL after reported shooting. William M. Lutz was charged with attempted murder among other felonies. “Kane County prosecutors allege that at about 4:45 p.m. June 8, 2019, Lutz was at a truck stop on U.S. Route 20 in Hampshire when he began […]
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A watchdog group is suing DOT for documents related to Elaine Chao
Restore Public Trust, a nonpartisan watchdog group is suing Department Of transportation over documents related to Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao. Chao who happens to be the wife of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnel has been accused of ” attempting to arrange government-funded transportation for relatives, using her status to promote the company, and allowing family […]
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U.S. Army awards funding to develop “intelligent stop” system for heavy vehicles
“Autonomous Solutions, Inc. (ASI), a provider of industrial vehicle autonomation solutions, has received Phase I funding from the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Ground Vehicles Systems Centerto improve the way heavy vehicles stop while operating autonomously.” – According to article in freightwaves.com Read the full story HERE Source and credits : freightwaves.com / FreightWaves Staff
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After growth spurt, trucking employment has stalled in 2019
“Data from the Labor Department shows that the for-hire trucking industry has added only 400 jobs since January — a noticeable slowdown after nearly 50,000 jobs were added in the 13-month period preceding.” – According to article in ccjdigital.com Read the full story HERE Source and credits : ccjdigital.com
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Truckers reported closed scale houses, light enforcement during Roadcheck blitz June 4-6
“The International Roadcheck inspection blitz kicked off earlier this week in North America, but some U.S. truckers reported that scale houses in some states were closed or they were waved through the scales because inspectors were busy reviewing other commercial vehicles.” – According to the article in freightwaves.com and its author Clarissa Hawes Hawes also wrote – None of […]
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Suspected trucker apprehended after shooting at the truck stop
“Following a shooting at a Hampshire, IL area TA Truck Stop on Saturday night, 06/08, the suspect truck was located and surrounded by the Sheriff’s Office.” – According to Kane County Sheriffs Office Kane county Sherrif used an armored vehicle to approach the truck, commands were provided to surrender, and the situation was resolved peacefully. […]
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See Trucker Talent Search’s Taylor Barker cover Joey+Rory song
“The sixth annual Overdrive-Red Eye Radio Trucker Talent Search received more than 50 entries from talented truckers who love to sing. A panel of judges reviewed the entries and has chosen a top 10. Over the next several days, Overdrive will feature each of the top 10 singers in advance of announcing the three finalists who will compete live for […]
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Trump suspends planned tariffs for Mexico, that’s good news for trucking
Late afternoon President Donald Trump informed the public that he is suspending his plan to impose tariffs after reaching a deal with Mexico. In a tweet released late afternoon, Trump wrote – “I am pleased to inform you that The United States of America has reached a signed agreement with Mexico. The Tariffs scheduled to […]
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FedEx and Amazon part ways with shrugs, and maybe a few smiles (with video)
The U.S. transportation industry hasn’t seen such a mutually agreeable divorce in years. “To virtually no one’s shock, FedEx Corp. (NYSE:FDX) continued late on June 7 its multi-year process of untethering from Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN), announcing it would not renew Seattle-based Amazon’s U.S. domestic flying contract with its FedEx Express unit, which operates domestic and […]
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