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2024-04-09 12:04:50 -

“Major traffic delays” hit states in path of totality
States in the path of totality for the solar eclipse have been hit with “major traffic delays” thanks to an influx of travelers to the areas. Roads and highways in Texas, Ohio, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Vermont and New Hampshire were reportedly experiencing a flood of motorists from out of state, reported USA Today. Oklahoma officials reported that a 7:30...

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2022-08-30 15:11:22 -

FMCSA waives HOS rules for fuel haulers after oil refinery fire threatens supply in four midwestern states
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued an emergency declaration providing regulatory relief for certain fuel haulers following the unexpected closure of a major oil refinery in Indiana. On August 24, 2022, a fire occurred at the BP oil refinery in Whiting, Indiana, resulting in a loss of the facility’s electrical power and cooling systems. No injuries were...

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2021-05-03 21:28:27 -

List reveals states with the rudest drivers in 2021
A recently released list exposed the states that are home to the rudest drivers. Insurify, an insurance comparison site used data from more than 4 million car insurance applications to compile a list of the top 10 states with the rudest driving behavior. Data on actions such as failing to yield, passing when prohibited and tailgating were used to rank the states. Eight of the ten states...

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2022-10-12 22:23:27 -

Michigan trucker accused of deliberately setting 25 Swift trucks on fire in 8 states over 2 years
A Michigan truck driver has been arrested on federal charges for allegedly setting dozens of commercial vehicles belonging to a major trucking company on fire from 2020 through 2022. On October 11, Viorel Pricop, 64, was arrested and charged with one count of arson of property in interstate commerce, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of...

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2021-08-10 23:00:18 -

Three day semi truck ‘safety’ blitz starts today in more than a dozen states
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is spearheading a multi-state enforcement effort meant to cut down on crashes involving commercial vehicles. The “SafeDRIVE” enforcement effort is taking place August 3 — 6 in multiple states, with emphasis on I-95 in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. Other states participating in SafeDRIVE include...

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2024-04-06 11:54:26 -

Troopers from six states team up for week-long traffic blitz
Multiple state police agencies are amping up patrols as part of a coordinated week-long traffic blitz targeting distracted driving. The “6-State Trooper Project ” enforcement effort is taking place Monday, April 1 at 12:01 a.m. through Monday, April 8 at 11:59 p.m. The primary focus of the blitz will be on “violations of driving while texting, use of devices...

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2022-07-22 14:27:05 -

Troopers in six states join forces for high-visibility enforcement of ‘Move Over’ laws
Multiple state police agencies are working together this week to enforce “Move Over” laws. As part of a law enforcement partnership called the 6-State Trooper Project, state police are concentrating on the enforcement of “Move Over” laws from Sunday, July 17 at 12:01 a.m. through Saturday, July 23 at 11:59 p.m. The project is spearheaded by the Ohio State...

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2024-01-29 01:39:15 -

USDOT announces nearly $300 million in funding to build hundreds of truck parking spaces in multiple states
This week, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced that millions of dollars of grant funding has been awarded to fund the building of hundreds of truck parking spaces in multiple states. On January 25, 2024, USDOT announced $292 million in federal funding for truck parking projects in several states as part of discretionary grant programs. See a rundown of the planned truck...

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