MARSHALL COUNTY, IN (TruckingNewsNow.com) — A crash on US 31 between an Eastern Pulaski Community School bus and a straight truck has claimed the life of a teenage boy. At approximately 9:06 a.m., on December 5, 2018, Indiana State Troopers and Marshall County Deputies responded to calls of a crash between a school bus and a truck on northbound US 31, just
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GARY, IN (TruckingNewsNow.com) (Source: Indiana State Police) — Preliminary investigation by Trooper Connor Davidson revealed that shortly after midnight on December 5, 2018 a 2005 Ford F150, being driven by Merrillville resident Milton Harvey(39) struck a red Ford Focus, being driven by Winamac resident, Wyatt Spence(22). The impact from the crash pushed the Ford Focus into the back of a tractor
Read moreWASHINGTON, DC (TruckingNewsNow.com) — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requests public comment on an application for exemption from SmartDrive Systems, Inc. (SmartDrive) to allow an Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) camera to be mounted lower in the windshield than is currently permitted. Mounting the camera in this location does not meet the driver’s field of view requirements for windshields.
Read moreOMAHA, NE (TruckingNewsNow.com) (Source: Werner) Werner Trucking, a premier transportation and logistics company, is honored to be named a 2018 SmartWay High Performer by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its efforts to produce more efficient and sustainable supply chain transportation solutions. “Receiving this honor is the ultimate validation that our sustainability initiatives are making a difference in
Read moreST. PAUL, MN (TruckingNewsNow.com) — The MnDOT Oversize/Overweight Permits office will be closed Thursday, Nov. 22 and Friday, Nov. 23 in observance of Thanksgiving Day. Oversize/overweight travel is not allowed on all state highways including interstates from 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 21 until 2 a.m. Friday, Nov. 23.
Read moreWASHINGTON, D.C. (TruckingNewsNow.com) (FMCSA) — This is a Notice that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has exercised agency discretion and determined not to enforce the Temporary Operating Authority Registration fee provisions of 49 C.F.R. 360.3T(d)(2) and (f)(6) against those motor carriers requesting Temporary Operating Authority Registration in order to provide direct assistance to emergency relief efforts pursuant to the Regional Declaration
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LAKE COUNTY, IN (TruckingNewsNow.com) — An Indiana State Police trooper and semi driver were injured when a semi lost control and jack-knifed into the trooper’s police car Preliminary investigation by Sergeant Dwayne Dillahunty showed at approximately 11:10 p.m., yesterday, November 12, 2018, evening, Trooper Zachary Huston was on the outer shoulder covering a single vehicle crash on I-80/94 west bound
Read morePRINCETON, IN (TruckingNewsNow.com) (Source: Indiana State Police) — At approximately 10:04 this morning a two vehicle crash on US 41 at C.R. 100 West claimed the life of a Haubstadt woman. Preliminary investigation revealed that Thomas Lee Sowders, 65, of Owensboro, KY, was driving a 2004 Peterbilt tractor-trailer northwest on US 41 approaching C.R. 100 West. Elena Williams, 45, of
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VIGO COUNTY, IN (TruckingNewsNow.co) (Source: Indiana State Police) — Tuesday morning around 10:30, an Indiana State Trooper with Commercial Vehicle Enforcement stopped a tractor-trailer at the eastbound scales located at the 1 mile-marker for a routine DOT inspection. During conversations with the driver the trooper noticed several criminal indicators. After consent from the driver, a search of the tractor-trailer was
Read moreWASHINGTON, DC (TruckingNewsNow.com) (Source: Schneider) — With its strong focus on prioritizing efficiency and sustainability, Schneider, a premier provider of transportation and logistics services, has established itself as a leader in green initiatives. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized this commitment, honoring Schneider with the SmartWay Excellence Award for the ninth time. The company has also been named to
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