DOT to eliminate government’s “heavy hand” in Hours of Service (HOS) changes
“A top Trump Administration official provided more context into the level of flexibility regulators will be considering when trucking hours of service (HOS) changes are rolled out in June”. – According to article in freightwaves.com and its author John Gallagher Gallagher quoted Jannine Miller, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy at the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) – […]
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Two people are killed in fiery tractor-trailer crash on i-75 in Georgia
Two trucks and another car were involved in crash, according to Police.Two occupants of car were killed, according to Henry County Fire Department . Driver of one of two trucks involved in accident was taken to the hospital, his condition is unknown. The crash blocked all lines of I-75 north at the I-675 split. The […]
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One worker killed, one injured at Fenix Marine in Los Angeles
“An accident at the Port of Los Angeles took the life of a dock worker and injured another. The May 15 incident occurred at the Fenix Marine Services terminal at Pier 300, the second-largest cargo handling terminal at the port. The initial reports are that the accident involved a tire blowout on a top-loader container handler”. […]
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Cannabis market a huge opportunity for transportation and logistics industry
“Cannabis presents a huge opportunity for transportation and logistics firms willing to navigate the chaos of an emerging market, a leading cannabis economist told FreightWaves”.Linda Baker wrote in article which originally appeared in freightwaves.com Read full story here : freightwaves.com/news/cannabis-market-a-huge-opportunity-for-transportation-and-logistics-firms Source and credits : freightwaves.com / Linda Baker, Staff Writer
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Retail and manufacturing slows and it’s a bad sign for trucking and freight rates
“Economic data from the goods side of the economy continued to underperform in April, as both retail sales and industrial production unexpectedly declined during the month” – According to article in freightwaves.com and its author Ibrahiim Bayaan Bayaan also wrote – “This serves as disappointing news for trucking and parcel demand in the economy, as most […]
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Truck rolls over, spills honey on eastbound I-80/94 in Indiana
“A truck carrying a load of honey overturned Wednesday morning along I-80/94 near Hammond, Indiana, shutting down the three left eastbound lanes”.- According to article in overdriveonline.com Read full story here : overdriveonline.com/truck-rolls-over-spills-honey-on-eastbound-i-80-94-in-indiana/ Source and credits : overdriveonline.com
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Keep chains handy as late-season snowstorm heads to Sierra Nevada
A potent snowstorm could soon hit the Sierra Nevada Mountains of eastern California, putting a damper on travel for the second half of the week. The late-season winter storm may bring significant accumulating snow to the higher elevation passes along the entire range. Drivers hauling loads through the region will probably have to chain up […]
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FMCSA is expanding pilot program for under-21 interstate truckers
“The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced Tuesday a proposal to expand its pilot program for CDL holders under the age of 21 to operate in interstate operations”.- According to article in overdriveonline.com and its author Matt Cole Cole also wrote – “In a Federal Register notice to be published Wednesday, May 15, FMCSA is asking for public comments on […]
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Amazon looks to make employees a driver offer they can’t refuse
Amazon.com, Inc.’s (NASDAQ:AMZN) need for personnel to staff its package delivery network is so acute that it is looking inside its four walls to recruit them. “The Seattle-based e-taling giant announced on May 13 that it will pay each qualified employee up to $10,000 in start-up costs to launch their own delivery business, and will […]
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