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Tractor Trailer Inspection Yields 260 Pounds Of Marijuana

Posted on August 8, 2018 by ataanews Leave a comment

PUTNAM COUNTY, IN (TruckingNewsNow.com) (Source: Indiana State Police) — Wednesday morning at 7:32, a tractor-trailer traveling eastbound on Interstate 70 was stopped for a routine commercial vehicle inspection near the 41 mile marker. During the inspection process the Trooper noticed several criminal indicators. A search of the trailer yielded 260 pounds of hydroponic marijuana concealed within the legitimate load of fresh

Cops Nab Semi Driver Suspected Of DUI

Posted on August 6, 2018 by ataanews Leave a comment

LaPORTE COUNTY, IN (TruckingNewsNow.com) (Source: Indiana State Police) — On Monday August 6th, 2018 shortly before 10:00 AM the Indiana State Police received a tip from a LaPorte County Sheriff’s deputy of a semi truck driver carrying beer from a Family Express at the intersection of US Highway 20 and State Road 39 in LaPorte County, Indiana. Master Trooper Tim

Major Baltimore Roadway Closing Due To Disabled Tractor Trailer

Posted on August 4, 2018 by ataanews Leave a comment

BALTIMORE, MD (TruckingNewsNow.com) (Source: MD State Police) — Maryland State Police are working with Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) officials to inform motorists of a significant road closure on I-695 that will begin tonight (Saturday, August 4th, 2018). Beginning at 10:00 p.m. tonight, the recovery efforts of a disabled tractor trailer carrying large equipment will close a portion

Landstar Honors Seven Women For Outstanding Safety Records

Posted on August 2, 2018 by ataanews Leave a comment

JACKSONVILLE, FL (TruckingNewsNow.com) (Source: Landstar) — Landstar System, Inc. honored seven female owner-operators among Landstar’s best and safest during the 7th Annual Landstar BCO All-Star Celebration held earlier this month. These women were among the select group of inductees honored during a three-day event held in Savannah, Georgia, recognizing their outstanding safety records and professionalism behind the wheel. Each of

FMCSA Seeks To Revise Medical Qualification Requirement ICR

Posted on August 2, 2018 by ataanews Leave a comment

WASHINGTON, DC (TruckingNewsNow.com) (Source: FMCSA) — In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, FMCSA announces its plan to submit the Information Collection Request (ICR) described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. The FMCSA requests to revise and renew an ICR titled, “Medical Qualification Requirements,” due to updated information for several of

POLICE: Truck Driver Loses Control, Passing Car Blamed

Posted on July 30, 2018 by ataanews Leave a comment

CLAY COUNTY, IN (TruckingNewsNow.com) (Source: Indiana State Police) — Saturday morning, July 28 at approximately 3:03, Indiana State Police responded to the westbound lanes of Interstate 70 near the 24 mile marker for a truck crash. Preliminary investigation revealed an unknown passenger car allegedly veered erratically into the driving lane, forcing the driver of a Budget Rental Truck to travel off

Safety Advocates React To Deadly Nevada Semi Crash

Posted on July 29, 2018 by ataanews Leave a comment

LAS VEGAS, NV (TruckingNewsNow.com) — Trucking safety advocates are calling on truck drivers and trucking companies to ensure that sleepy drivers are not behind the wheel following a deadly crash near Las Vegas. Two men were killed in a Toyota Corolla when the car was struck by a semi-truck driver who police say admitted to “drowsy driving.” Michael Leizerman, a

EPA To Enforce Pollution Limits On Glider Trucks Despite Previous Stance

Posted on July 27, 2018 by ataanews Leave a comment

WASHINGTON, D.C. (TruckingNewsNow.com) — An EPA memo confirms a Washington Post report that the agency will enforce pollution limits on “glider” trucks. Recently resigned EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt had provided assurances to glider kit manufacturers — and their users — that there would be no enforcement through at least 2019. Facing several lawsuits, the EPA has now changed course. Read

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Schneider Unveils Aerodynamic Wheel Covers

Posted on July 27, 2018 by ataanews Leave a comment

GREEN BAY, WI (TruckingNewsNow.com) (Source: Schneider) — Schneider trucks are updating their wheels with a new generation of Deflecktor aerodynamic wheel covers. These newly updated wheel covers will continue to improve energy efficiency while making equipment inspection easier for drivers. “Sustainability is a strong company focus, so we are always looking for ways to improve the energy efficiency of our

JB Hunt Has Strong Showing At Arkansas Trucking Championship

Posted on July 26, 2018 by ataanews Leave a comment

LOWELL, AR (TruckingNewsNow.com) (Source: JB Hunt) — J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: JBHT), one of the largest supply chain solutions providers in North America, had a strong finish at the Arkansas Trucking Championship in Rogers, with six drivers earning a top three spot in five categories. Two drivers – David Giacobbe and Samuel “Louie” Brooks – have also advanced

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