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We’ve reached the point of saturation where things just aren’t that impressive anymore. Nowadays, a car can hit 60 miles per hour in three seconds and we barely acknowledge it with a “yeah, that’s crazy.” A decade ago, that was huge! It takes something genuinely shocking to catch our attention, especially when it comes to cars or…

Queues of trucks are growing at US East Coast ports and shipping lines are rolling out contingency measures as a strike by dockworkers is now just a week away. https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/containers/shippers-rush-to-clear-import-containers-from-us-east-coast-ports

A truck stop and major local employer is shutting its doors for good. https://www.actionnewsnow.com/news/ta-travel-center-in-corning-closing-its-doors-next-month-nearly-45-employees-affected/article_acc6c22e-79f9-11ef-b30b-d7cb4c9cf2c7.html

Illinois may soon be home to the world’s largest truck stop — at least according to number of parking spots. https://chicago.suntimes.com/transportation/2024/09/23/illinois-could-soon-have-the-countrys-largest-truck-stop

Following successful inbound implementations in the Pacific Northwest, North Carolina, and Mexico, Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is expanding the reach of its electric semi fleet into Arizona with long-time associate JB Hunt. https://electrek.co/2024/09/21/jb-hunt-launches-first-electric-aftermarket-semi-truck-route-in-arizona/

After four years, the new Howard Frankland Bridge is nearly finished. A representative with Archer-Wester, one of the companies building the bridge, said the build is roughly 90% complete. FDOT expects the new bridge to open to traffic next Spring.  https://www.wtsp.com/article/traffic/new-howard-frankland-bridge-opening-date/67-2dd24e2f-bf11-4e38-8c4b-430c5f0c4859

A fourth Buc-ee’s is one step closer to being built in Florida, after the St. Lucie County commission voted on Tuesday to change the county’s sign rules to allow the business to build a 100-foot-tall sign. https://www.clickorlando.com/news/florida/2024/09/20/floridas-next-buc-ees-is-one-step-closer-to-construction-heres-where/

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has released dates for 2025’s biggest commercial vehicle enforcement efforts, including International Roadcheck and Brake Safety Week. https://cdllife.com/2024/cvsa-releases-commercial-vehicle-blitz-schedule-for-2025/?amp

 A truck driver working for a road construction company has been awarded approximately $184,000 after a whistleblower investigation found that the company had violated federal rest-break and hours-of-service laws. https://www.freightwaves.com/news/truck-driver-awarded-184000-in-whistleblower-case/amp

Drivers looking to access Bush River Road from I-26 now must use the new Colonial Life ramp on I-126 eastbound, SCDOT said in a news release. The new exit is about half a mile past the current Bush River Road exit, accessible from I-126 eastbound, according to the release. https://amp.thestate.com/news/traffic/article292731514.html