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ODOT Cracks Down on Illegal Vehicle Passes PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — According to the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), 122 commercial vehicles have been issued citations for unlawfully circumventing a weigh station on the I-84. Notably, 25% of the drivers who were stopped are now temporaril
Protest Against Trucking Vaccine Mandate The ongoing demonstration has been called the Freedom Rally, opposing the federal vaccine requirement for cross-border truck drivers that began on January 15. To cross into Canada without facing a two-week quarantine and a pre-arrival COVID-19 molecular test,
Growth with Values While bigger isn’t always synonymous with better, it is possible to expand without compromising the core principles that contribute to a successful business. Commitment to Customers and Employees This is a key insight from a discussion with Sherri Garner Brumbaugh, the president a
Tragic Accident Claims Life of Young EMT On September 20, 2021, Sarah Susman, 25, was en route to work on Highway 126 W from her home in Springfield when a log truck driven by Shane McVay, 67, overturned, spilling its load. The logs collided with Susman’s vehicle and several others on the road. Susm
New Rules for Truck Drivers’ English Proficiency On Thursday, the board of directors for the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) decided to classify violations of English proficiency as grounds for placing truck drivers out of service. This move may lead to a considerable reduction in trucking
RIDDICK BOWE, a former heavyweight boxing champion, once lived a life of luxury, complete with a fleet of sports cars. However, after retiring from the sport, his life took a drastic downturn. His challenges included a failed enlistment in the Marines, a prison sentence of 17 months for kidnapping h
Concerns Rise Over Plummeting Cargo Volumes at U.S. Ports Logistics specialists are alerting that cargo volumes at U.S. ports are experiencing a significant decline. This trend is particularly noticeable in Los Angeles, which hosts the country’s busiest port and is the first to reflect any decrease
Truck Drivers in PEI Advised to Test for Covid-19 CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. – In accordance with the guidelines from the province’s Chief Public Health Office, Prince Edward Island is advising its truck drivers to undergo Covid-19 testing upon returning to the province, in addition to self-isolation mea
A local council is infuriated due to the absence of enforcement cameras on the M48 Severn Bridge, which recently implemented a weight restriction. The weight limit, effective from May 28, mandates that vehicles over 7.5 tonnes must take alternate routes as National Highways conducts essential repair
