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The research is part of a larger effort to study what work would look like in the age of automation. https://www.wpr.org/news/remote-drivers-self-driving-semitrucks

A law enforcement stop for observable defects on a vehicle can result in violations. Common violations include:   Preventative maintenance programs can help to reduce observable defects with a thorough pre-trip inspection. Tractor drivers are responsible for inspecting trailers, and this includes during a trailer swap. 

Analysts say a stoppage from next week could cost the economy $5bn a day and raise prices for consumers https://www.ft.com/content/7fdd7d4a-794c-46f2-95c5-aa317a5163a4

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) advise no one travel to or around Western North Carolina, and drivers should consider all roads closed. https://wpde.com/amp/news/local/parts-interstate-40-26-remain-closed-after-helene-storm-damage-flooding-mudslides-road-conditions-asheville-buncombe-haywood

 A 13-foot tractor-trailer closed a road in Upper Macungie on Saturday after attempting to drive under an almost 12-foot rail overpass. https://www.wfmz.com/news/area/lehighvalley/lehigh-county/western-lehigh-county/oversized-tractor-trailer-in-u-macungie-drives-through-low-bridge-closes-road/article_6daa5c38-7dc6-11ef-978d-6bafdd69d0a4.html

Interstate 26 is closed in both directions from Erwin to Sams Gap after both eastbound and westbound bridges washed out near mile marker 43. https://wgrv.com/2024/09/28/interstates-26-40-shut-by-flood-waters/

As Teslarati reports, supply chain and logistics solutions provider NFI recently revealed that it has “supercharged” its fleet with Tesla Semis, producing impressive results. https://autos.yahoo.com/fleet-operator-reveals-astonishing-performance-110057665.html

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Interstate 40 Eastbound is closed to all traffic at Mile Marker 432 in Cocke County due to catastrophic flooding in Tennessee and North Carolina, according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation. https://www.wsmv.com/video/2024/09/27/do-not-travel-north-carolina-i-40-closed-east-tennessee-western-nc-due-catastrophic/

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) said all lanes on I-40 are closed due to a rockslide in Asheville Friday morning. According to the NCDOT, all lanes of I-40 are closed between exit 66 and exit 72. https://www.foxcarolina.com/2024/09/27/officials-all-lanes-i-40-i-26-closed-due-rockslide-nc/