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News · Apr 29, 2019

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 Gallagher

News · Apr 29, 2019

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 Read full store here : freightwaves.com/news/trucking/former-falcon-transport-employees-drivers-aware-of-red-fl

News · Apr 28, 2019

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 story here : freightwaves.com/news/trucking/falcon-transport-drivers-told-to-cease-driving-i

News · Apr 26, 2019

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) Police Department, 23-year-old Texas-based truck driver Rogel Lazaro Aguilera-Mederon was traveling eastbound on I-70 and lost control

News · Apr 20, 2019

Peterbilt partners with Women in Trucking Association

"Peterbilt Motor Company has pledged at least $25,000 in support of the Women in Trucking Association (WIT), becoming the organization's newest gold member and expanding the existing partnership between the two". According to article in freightwaves.com and its author Sarah Taylor Read full story here: freightwaves.com/news/trucking/peterbilt-partners-with-women-in-trucking Source and credits : freightwaves.com and Sarah Taylor

News · Apr 18, 2019

Love’s truck stop adds 51 truck parking spaces in Illinois

'Love’s Travel Stops this week opened a new truck stop in Decatur, Illinois, at exit 138 off of I-72". According to article in overdriveonline.com Read full story at : overdriveonline.com/new-loves-adds-51-truck-parking-spaces-in-illinois/ Source and credits : overdriveonline.com

News · Apr 17, 2019

Nikola Motor unveils trucking’s hydrogen future to the world

"Nikola Motor unveiled five zero-emission products for the first time at WestWorld in Scottsdale, Arizona, in its quest to become the world’s most disruptive force in trucking and powersports". according to article in freightwaves.com and its author Brian Straight Brian Straight also wrote - " The majority of the products were among the worst-kept secrets in trucking, but that didn’t stop the audience of 2,000 from 49 different countries and those watching on a live stream globally on April 16,

News · Apr 16, 2019

Lawmakers back another ELD waiver for livestock haulers

"A block of 63 lawmakers in the U.S. House has penned a letter to transportation appropriation leaders asking them to allow drivers hauling livestock and bees to remain exempt from compliance with the federal electronic logging device mandate through the 2020 fiscal year — Sept. 30, 2020". - according to overdriveonline.com Read full story here : overdriveonline.com/as-congress-preps-spending-bills-lawmakers-back-another-eld-waiver-for-livestockers/ Source and credits : overdriveonline.com

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News · Apr 15, 2019

Black Smoke Matters is still fighting against some FMCSA regulations but is battle already lost ?

"For months, members of a Facebook group named Black Smoke Matters (BSM) have been calling for an trucking industry-wide shutdown, which started April 12, to bring national attention to what the group says is government overreach that is hurting truck drivers’ bottom lines". According to article in freightwaves.com and its author Clarissa Hawes Black Smoke Matters was a group with about 26000 members nationwide, well not anymore. The group has been closed by its admins on April 13 after disappoi

News · Apr 11, 2019

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE MAKE ARREST IN FATAL CRASH THAT TOOK THE LIFE OF TROOPER BROOKE JONES-STORY

According to Illinois State police District Chicago - "Stephenson County State’s Attorney’s Office approves Felony Charges of Reckless Homicide and Operating a Commercial Motor Vehicle While Fatigued-Causing Death Pecatonica, IL – Illinois State Police (ISP) officials announce the arrest of Craig W. Dittmar (M/55) for his involvement in the March 28th, 2019, fatal crash which resulted in the death of Trooper Brooke Jones-Story". https://www.facebook.com/ISPDistrictChicago/posts/1028396474012759

News · Apr 11, 2019

Stolen truck full of Modelo beer found in Calumet City, all beer 'intact' Police says

According to article in chicagotribune.com and its author Rosemary Sobol - "A truck filled with Modelo beer that was stolen when the driver left the keys in the ignition has been found in south suburban Calumet City. No beer was missing and there were no empties lying around, said Chicago police spokesman Tom Ahern". Read full story at : www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-met-beer-truck-stolen-20190411-story.html?fbclid=IwAR37rLKyMvrBVWXDUhwQJniO8ELKxBTez1GSuVFLrGD05sdU2vTQIv7QXHA Sou

News · Apr 11, 2019

Inspectors plan to closely examine rear underride guards during Roadcheck blitz June 4-6

According to article in freightwaves.com and its author Clarissa Hawes - "Motor carriers may want to double-check the condition of their trailers’ rear impact guards before hitting the highways in early June. That’s because approximately 9,000 inspectors in North America will be checking to ensure trailer underride guards meet federal regulations as part of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) annual International Roadcheck inspection blitz scheduled for June 4 - 6. Read full story at