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News, State

I-40 eastbound closed west of West Memphis, Ark., for repairs

Eastbound traffic on I-40 west of West Memphis, Ark., will be closed overnight to repair damage caused by a tanker truck crash.

News

Cross-border freight nears all-time high

North American freight is picking up, with cross-border freight hauled by trucks nearing an all-time high once again this year.

News, State

Virginia governor unveils tax relief plan

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has a plan for a tax relief shot in the arm for residents coping with higher prices for goods and services.

News, State, Truck Parking

I-10 Corridor Study seeks drivers’ input

The Texas Department of Transportation wants drivers’ input for its I-10 Corridor Study, including insight on truck parking.

News

PS Logistics, Purdy Bros. grow through acquisition

Through its subsidiary Purdy Bros. Trucking, PS Logistics continues its buying tear by acquiring Knoxville, Tenn.-based Colonial Freight.

OOIDA

The OOIDA tour trailer stops in Spokane, Wash.

Marty Ellis takes the OOIDA tour trailer to Spokane, Wash., but he saw a cool truck and several OOIDA members at Gee Cee’s in Toledo, Wash.

Fuel prices, News

National diesel average down, some regions slightly up

EIA’s weekly report showed the national average is down for the ninth consecutive week. However, several regions saw higher prices.

News, State

California bill addresses wildlife-vehicle collisions

One bill nearing passage at the California statehouse addresses concern about wildlife and vehicular traffic interactions throughout the state.

News, State

Researchers look to maximize trucking industry through platooning

An LSU professor says his research on cyber-connected truck platooning could benefit transportation, though 100% automation is decades off.

Federal, News, OOIDA

Trucking Alliance makes another pitch for hair testing

The Trucking Alliance is making another attempt at getting hair testing results included in FMCSA’s Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.