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70 kilos of cocaine worth over $10 Million found in the truck trailer in the Bronx NY
Bridget G. Brennan, New York City’s Special Narcotics Prosecutor, Ray Donovan, Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) New York Division, New York City Police Commissioner James P. O’Neill, New York State Police Superintendent Keith M. Corlett and Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced the alleged seizure of 70 kilograms […]
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Hurricane Dorian has turned to a more northerly path aiming for Savannah GA
Dorian has turned to a more northerly path, with its current path looking like landfall at Savannah. If the storm damages the Savannah port, it could have a devastating impact on East Coast supply chains. Updates in the Critical Event Center.- According to Craig Fuller, CEO at FreightWaves and data from SONAR. FreightWaves is opening […]
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Class 8 truck engine sizes shrink as emissions rule changes loom
The size of engines powering Class 8 tractors is expected to decrease as fleets seek to reduce fuel consumption and meet three rounds of strict federal emission requirements in the next decade.- According to the article from the freightwaves.com and its author Alan Adler Engines over 10 liters (L) are projected to account for more […]
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More than 12,000 trucks were placed out of service during June’s 72-hour Roadcheck blitz
More than 12,000 trucks were placed out of service during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s 72-hour International Roadcheck inspection blitz in June.- according to the article in the overdriveonline.com and its author Matt Cole CVSA says 12,019 trucks and 2,784 drivers were placed out of service, accounting for a 17.9% vehicle OOS rate and a […]
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FreightWaves opens up free SONAR access ahead of Hurricane Dorian
FreightWaves is opening up its SONAR freight data platform, free of charge, to help carriers, shippers, and third-party logistics providers prepare for Hurricane Dorian and provide relief in its wake.-According to the article from the freightwaves.com and its author John Paul Hampstead SONAR’s Critical Event Center offers unparalleled views of major weather events and information to […]
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FMCSA waives HOS regs for carriers that haul emergency supplies to the states affected by a hurricane Dorian
Ten southeastern states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands are included in an emergency declaration issued by trucking regulators as Hurricane Dorian approaches the east coast of Florida.- according to the article from the freightwaves.com and its author John Gallagher “This Emergency Declaration addresses anticipated emergency conditions creating a need for immediate transportation of […]
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Five Cities That Are Paradise For Truckers
A recent study found these cities to be the best for those who drive heavy-duty and tractor-trailer trucks.- According to the infographics by freightwaves.com and its author Layla Rapp Source and credits: freightwaves.com / Layla Rapp and iTrucker / Mario Pawlowski
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150 HVH Transportation drivers still stranded two days after company’s sudden closure
Two days after HVH Transportation’s abrupt closure on Tuesday, August 27, 150 truck drivers, including James Delva are still stranded across the country without working fuel cards. – According to the article from the freightwaves.com and its author Clarissa Hawes Delva told FreightWaves early Thursday, August 29, that he is currently under a load and […]
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Owners-operators second-quarter per-mile income defies slowdown
“While owner-operator rates have suffered a little from the economy, if flatbed freight begins to weaken, it could signal a more serious turning point for the economy at large, ATBS says.” -According to the article from overdriveonline.com and its author Max Heine Even with the downturn that’s affected the freight market since late 2018, owner-operators […]
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