Former Falcon Transport execs allege mismanagement, contract demands led to company’s abrupt collapse
“Former Falcon Transport executives allege that financial mismanagement and a poorly negotiated contract with General Motors led to the company’s abrupt closure on April 27”. Falcon shuttered its doors after sending a message to nearly 500 drivers to cease driving immediately. The company also had nearly 90 office employees at the time of the closure. […]
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DOT’s Hours of Service ( HOS ) proposal listed for early June publication
“In a monthly regulatory update posted this week, the U.S. Department of Transportation has listed June 7 as the projected publication date for its coming proposal to alter federal hours of service regulations for truck operators”. According to article in overdriveonline.com and its author James Jaillet Read full story here : overdriveonline.com/dots-hours-of-service-proposal-listed-for-early-june-publication/ Source and credits : overdriveonline.com / James Jaillet
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Democrats – Trump all-in on $2 trillion for infrastructure
“Congressional Democrats claim they and President Trump have agreed on $2 trillion to fund infrastructure – but the two sides have yet to settle on a way to pay for it”. -According to article in freightwaves.com and its author John Gallagher Read full story here : freightwaves.com/news/regulation/democrats-trump-all-in-on-2-trillion-infrastructure-package Source and credits : freightwaves.com / John Gallagher
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Falcon Transport leaves drivers, brokers and insurers unpaid and equipment dumped
“Falcon Transport, a roughly 700-truck fleet out of Ohio, suddenly shuttered its operations Friday, April 26, notifying workers via ELDs, text messages and emails that they should halt work immediately — including drivers still on the highway hauling the carrier’s freight”. According to article in overdriveonline.com and its author James Jaillet James Jaillet also wrote – “In addition to […]
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Two truckers awarded for bravery during dangerous weather
“Two truckers were recently recognized by the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) for their bravery and selflessness for helping stranded and injured drivers during separate winter storms earlier this year”. – According to article in freightwaves.com and its author Nick Austin Read full story here : freightwaves.com/news/weather/two-truckers-awarded-for-bravery-during-dangerous-weather Source and credits : freightwaves.com / Nick Austin, Director of Weather Analytics and Senior Meteorologist Donald […]
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Trucking, labor optimistic ahead of White House infrastructure meeting
“A highly anticipated meeting between President Trump and Congressional leaders on April 30 will likely set the groundwork for an infrastructure bill and could determine President Trump’s appetite for raising the federal gasoline tax to pay for it”. – According to article in freightwaves.com and its author John Gallagher Rad full story at : freightwaves.com/news/regulation/trucking-labor-optimistic-ahead-of-white-house-infrastructure-meeting Source and credits : freightwaves.com / John […]
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Former Falcon Transport drivers saw red flags before sudden closure
“In the weeks leading up to Falcon’s abrupt closure, drivers reported fuel cards weren’t working at various times, repair work wasn’t being done on their trucks and their paychecks weren’t being deposited on time. Drivers also said their E-ZPasses, or electronic tolling devices, weren’t working at different times”.- According to article in freightwaves.com and its author Clarissa Hawes […]
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Falcon Transport told drivers to cease driving immediately after apparent closure
“Truck drivers for the flatbed truckload carrier, Falcon Transport of Youngstown, Ohio, said they received emails late April 27 stating the company was shuttering operations effective immediately”.- According to article in freightwaves.com and its author Clarissa Hawes The carrier has 723 trucks and nearly 585 drivers, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s SAFER system. Read full […]
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Trucker charged with vehicular homicide in fiery crash on I-70 near Denver
“A fiery crash Thursday afternoon on I-70 near Denver that began when a truck driver lost control of his truck and plowed into stopped traffic resulted in four fatalities and sent six to hospitals with injuries, according to local police”. According to article in overdriveonline.com and its author Matt Cole According to Ty Countryman with the Lakewood (Colorado) […]
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