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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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FMCSA seeks feedback from truckers on detention time
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is asking truck drivers and industry stakeholders for information about driver detention times at shipping and receiving facilities and the potential impacts those delays have on highway safety.- According to article in overdriveonline.com and its author Matt Cole A full list of questions can be found in the notice here. Read the […]
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Trucking hires continue to stall as job growth cools down
“Job growth fell well short of expectations in May as the economy added just 75,000 workers to payrolls during the month. Within the transportation and logistics sector, job growth also struggled as trucking hires continue to stall in the 2nd quarter.” – According to article in http://freightwaves.com and its author Ibrahiim Bayaan Bayaan also wrote – “The Bureau […]
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Owner-operators benefiting from Trump tax cuts, Black Smoke Matters Blame Trump for smaller paychecks
“Truck drivers hauling for their own business received a lift in 2018 from President Donald Trump’s Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, according to analysis from tax consultancy ATBS.” – According to the article in freightwaves.com and its author John Gallagher Gallagher also wrote – “That assessment, however, which was based on preliminary data compiled from over 3,000 […]
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Border Patrol seeking trucker who fled scene of inspection
“Border Patrol agents in Laredo, Texas, are on the lookout for a truck driver who fled from a checkpoint, abandoned his truck and took off on foot Sunday, June 2.”- According to article in overdriveonline.com Read full story HERE Source and credits : overdriveonline.com / Overdrive Staff
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What drivers and fleets need to know about the drug and alcohol clearinghouse
“Many trucking companies refuse to hire a truck driver with a positive drug or alcohol test in their past, while others may allow a positive test if it is far enough removed from current service. Drug and alcohol testing is such a red herring for fleets and their insurers, though, that drivers will do anything […]
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