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Oakdale Fire Chief’s Truck Targeted in $10,000 Radio Heist

Stolen Radio Equipment from Oakdale Fire Chief Approximately $10,000 worth of radio equipment was taken from the assistant fire chief of the Oakdale Hose Company over the weekend. The Oakdale Hose Company reported on Facebook that two radios were stolen from the assistant chief’s truck just before 2

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Spot Rates Decline Across All Equipment Types

Shipping crisis worsens as spot rates continue to drop. Spot Rate Trends in Late July BEAVERTON, Ore. — Spot rates followed expected seasonal patterns in the most recent week, as late July typically marks a decline in rates. Falling Broker-Posted Spot Rates According to FTR, “Broker-posted spot rate

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Grandview Speedway Highlights – August 2, 2025

Grandview Speedway Hosts Special NASCAR Event Next week, Grandview Speedway will feature a unique NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series event, highlighted by the 55th annual Forrest Rogers Memorial for the T.P. Trailer NASCAR Modifieds, offering a $10,000 prize for the winner. The evening will als

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Navigating Tariffs and Uncertainty in Trucking

Managers of heavy-duty trucking fleets are well-acquainted with market changes, especially with the complexities introduced by tariffs, which affect both pricing and supply chain reliability. John Hoover, the vice president of national fleet and technical services at Truck-Lite, emphasizes the benef

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Oak Cliff Band’s Gear Swiped During Daylight Performance

Band’s Performance Shadows Theft Incident While the Blu-Print band played their blend of funk, soul, and blues at El Ranchito in Oak Cliff on Saturday afternoon, they were unaware of a troubling event unfolding outside. Theft in Broad Daylight Singer Crystal Huff noted, “We’re doing something good,

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