Truck drivers and other motorists should anticipate delays due to an incident involving a container ship colliding with and causing the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, which spans over the Patapsco River along Interstate 695. This occurred early this morning. Maryland Governor Wes Moore has declared a state of emergency, and […]
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In Baltimore, the crew of a cargo ship issued a distress call just before colliding with a bridge, prompting authorities to restrict traffic on the bridge, according to the governor of Maryland. The collision occurred in the early hours of March 26, causing the bridge to break apart and fall into the river below. Numerous
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The PrePass Safety Alliance has just revealed its plans to broaden the reach of its weigh station bypass system by introducing it into four fresh states and incorporating 116 more locations into its network. Trucks enrolled in PrePass will now be able to skip inspection at more than 75 locations across Rhode Island, Minnesota, Pennsylvania,
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The Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has issued a warning specifically aimed at commercial vehicle operators in anticipation of an upcoming solar eclipse in April. On March 22, 2024, the Vermont DMV released a notice concerning the solar eclipse set to occur on April 8. According to officials, the northern part of Vermont will
The long-awaited moment has arrived: the Mid-America Trucking Show makes its return. Commencing its 52nd annual event on Thursday at the Kentucky Expo Center in Louisville, this year’s show promises: The event kicks off on Thursday with a special VIP opening from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., followed by an after-show reception featuring music, delectable
Truckstop, an online platform connecting carriers with loads, surveyed over 2,000 of its carrier clients and discovered that they faced heightened challenges to maintain profitability in 2023. In the previous year, carriers had to put in more effort, covering an extra 3,000 miles on average, handling two additional loads per month, and dealing with the
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TravelCenters of America has just inaugurated a franchised outlet in Atkins, Arkansas. Positioned at 100 Fish Lake Drive, Atkins, Arkansas, 72823, this fresh addition boasts a whopping 100 parking spots designated for trucks. With this new store, the tally of TA locations in Arkansas now reaches five. The TA store in Atkins comes equipped with
A recent report by Roland Berger, released through the Clean Freight Coalition, sheds light on the substantial investment needed for full electrification of the U.S. commercial truck fleet. The study outlines what it terms as a practical plan for building the necessary infrastructure to transition medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles to electric power. According to
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San Antonio, Texas officials are contemplating implementing a ban on overnight truck parking across many city streets. Recently, on March 19, the San Antonio Public Safety Committee agreed to introduce a proposed ordinance regarding truck parking for discussion on the city’s April agenda. Presently, San Antonio already prohibits truck parking on residential streets from 10
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