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August 5, 2022

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Truck collapses into Brooklyn Construction site – heavy damage visible

There was a boom truck collapse in Brooklyn. The Department of Buildings confirmed that a boom truck collapsed into a building at 36th Street ...

August 5, 2022

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Class 8 orders fell sharply in July

Trucker News reported that “Class 8 orders totaled 11,400 units with 5-7 orders coming in at 13,500 units.” ACT research is showing us the ...

August 5, 2022

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Volvo plans to make its own batteries in electric truck shift

Volvo AB is expanding its electric truck efforts in Sweden. They plan on building a “large-scale” battery plant to help expand the demand. Transport ...

August 4, 2022

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Walmart deploys 60-ft. multi-temp trailer in Ontario

Walmart has designed a new multi-temperature trailer that is 60-feet long. In 2012, the company launched a pilot program with the Ontario Ministry of ...

August 4, 2022

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Oakland truckers claim ‘small victory’ after judge seeks more time to review AB5 suit

The protests at the port of Oakland are coming down to a slow after truckers claim a small victory after Alameda Country Superior Court ...

August 4, 2022

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The average price of diesel sheds another 13¢

Transport Topics reported on the continuous decline in diesel prices in the United States. The national average price stands at $5.138 according to Energy ...

August 4, 2022

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Former Trucking Business Co-owner Charged with $9 Million Fraud

Francis Hall is a former co-owner of Bill Hall Jr. Trucking. A warrant was issued for her arrest on June 30, 2022 following an ...

August 3, 2022

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Does pepper spray really matter?

Have you ever bought pepper spray? There are so many different shapes and sizes you can get. There are a few different factors we ...

August 3, 2022

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I-55 bridge inspections in Memphis to cause delays

If you’re driving through Memphis these next few weeks, expect delays. The Trucker reported that “on Monday, Aug. 1, inspectors with the Arkansas Department ...