HIGHGATE, Vt. — U.S. Customs and Border Protection says agents at a U.S.-Canadian border crossing in Vermont seized more than 1,400 pounds (635 kilograms) of
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Month: December 2020
‘The governor has fixed the problem.’ Hazmat ban on bridge retained
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has crossed out a provision, tucked into a COVID relief bill, that would have allowed hazmat trucks on the Ambassador Bridge
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Firefighters work to save “sacred” load of toilet paper set ablaze in tractor trailer fire
“Every toilet paper roll is sacred these days and we did our best to save what we could,” said the Fire Chief. Firefighters worked to
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NHP: 2 people killed in crash on US-93 near Wells in Elko County
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Two people are dead following a fatal crash in Elko County on Dec. 21, the Nevada Highway Patrol says. NHP troopers
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Cold weather accessories for commercial trucks
A variety of products are available to increase traction and braking stability, keeping heavy-duty trucks safer during the winter months. Commercial truck tire designs feature
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Trucking Industry Experts Optimistic About 2021, Once COVID Is Over
The trucking industry stands poised for a solid start in 2021, building on an unprecedented 2020 during which the U.S. economy relied heavily on truckers
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Hino Motors shuts down NA production until October 2021
Toyota’s truck subsidiary suspending North American production for 9 months due to challenges with U.S. engine certification Due to engine certification issues in the U.S.,
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Proper chain-up skills key to surviving B.C. winter
Chaining up is a fact of life for most commercial drivers in Western Canada during the winter months. And for those new to traversing the
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“Longer than expected development time” prompts cancellation of 2500+ electric truck order
“This was the right decision for both companies given the resources and investments required,” said the Nikola CEO. An order of 2,500 Nikola electric trucks
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PA will ramp up weather restrictions on trucks today
In anticipation of winter storm conditions, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is advising motorists to avoid all unnecessary travel during the storm and are anticipating
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