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FMCSA renews exemption allowing camera technology to replace mirrors in trucks

The FMCSA renews a five-year exemption for Stoneridge, Inc.'s MirrorEye Camera Monitor System, a technology designed to replace conventional rear-view mirrors in trucks, offering improved visibility and safety.
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Protest on I-40 bridge highlights truckers' unexpected road challenges

Demonstration for Palestinian rights disrupts I-40 bridge traffic in Memphis, as activists occupy and close it for over an hour, leading to legislative proposals to harshen penalties for roadway obstruction.
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Utah man becomes a hero saving a trucker during a fierce blizzard

In a severe blizzard, Utah man Tyler Mahoney became a hero by rescuing tanker truck driver Kent Ashton from a crash, illustrating the bravery that often accompanies the dangers truckers face on the road.
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Increased reward offered for information on missing Iowa trucker David Schultz

The reward for information on missing Iowa trucker David Schultz has increased to $25,000, with authorities seeking leads after his truck was found with personal items but no sign of Schultz.
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Highway Patrol trooper and truck driver die in tragic Florida pursuit

Florida Highway Patrol Trooper Fink and an unnamed truck driver tragically lost their lives during a police pursuit on Interstate 95 in Florida, highlighting the inherent risks law enforcement and truckers face on the road.
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Trucker charged in hit-and-run at Tennessee Pilot parking lot

Alabama trucker Gary M. Clark tragically killed in a Pilot parking lot collision by fellow driver John R. Emery Jr., who is now facing charges for fleeing the scene in White Pine, Tennessee.
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Ryder expands trucking empire with acquisition of Cardinal Logistics

Ryder System expands its dedicated transportation sector by acquiring Cardinal Logistics, adding 2,900 power units and 3,400 drivers to its operations.
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Louisiana's proposed I-10 bridge tolls cause concern among truckers

The proposed $2.1 billion I-10 bridge project in Louisiana introduces controversial tolls, with truckers facing significant costs, stirring discontent within the trucking community.
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Michigan man sentenced for tampering with truck emissions systems

Michigan man Dustin Rhine is sentenced for his role in a significant illegal semi truck emissions tampering scheme, circumventing environmental laws and regulations.
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Massachusetts CDL holders lose licenses in state police bribery case

Over two dozen truckers in Massachusetts have had their CDLs revoked following a bribery scandal involving state police troopers exchanging licenses for personal gains.
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Oregon truckers sue state over disproportionate road taxes

Oregon truckers file lawsuit against the state for disproportionate road taxes, highlighting an imbalance where they pay one-third of the motorist taxes despite being only 15% of vehicle population.
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Colorado bill proposes tighter rules for commercial vehicles

The newly proposed bipartisan bill in Colorado seeks to improve road safety by expanding the chain law for commercial vehicles, increasing speeding fines, and enforcing lane usage rules, particularly to better navigate the state's challenging winter driving conditions.
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West Virginia bill proposes fines for slow driving in the fast lane

Proposed legislation aims to fine motorists who obstruct traffic flow in the fast lane, with up to $100 penalties for first-time offenses and provisions for safe driving exceptions.
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Trucking industry leader wary of electric semi-trucks' impact on supply chain

JKC Trucking co-owner Mike Kucharski raises concerns over the rapid adoption of electric semis, stressing their potential negative impact on the supply chain, while suggesting hybrid semi-trucks as a more reliable alternative.
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Record meth seizure leads to trucker's arrest

A truck driver was charged with drug trafficking following the largest narcotics seizure in Manitoba's history, where CBSA officers found about 895 pounds of suspected meth worth over $50 million.
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FMCSA proposes new rule to streamline CDL licensing for truckers

The FMCSA's proposed rule to expedite CDL licensing includes measures like allowing permit holders to drive solo after passing their skills test, aiming to increase efficiency and reduce the time to full licensure for commercial drivers.
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Massachusetts state troopers arrested in CDL test bribery scheme

Massachusetts troopers and civilians arrested in a 74-count indictment for a CDL test-passing scheme involving bribes, luxury goods, and falsified records.
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Brewer semi-truck accident injures driver and police deputy

A semi-truck accident on Interstate 395 in Brewer, Maine caused injuries to a truck driver and police deputy, prompting an 8-hour closure for cleanup and investigation.
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UPS to lay off 12,000 workers due to declining shipping demands

UPS announces layoffs of 12,000 employees as it aims to save $1 billion in response to a decline in shipping volumes and a softer market, especially in Europe.
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Texas trucker's window smashed by hay bale from passing pickup

A Texas trucker's windshield was smashed by a hay bale from a pickup truck on State Highway 7, sparking a hit-and-run investigation by local authorities.
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