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Drivers using Park Street on Tuesday morning likely saw two damaged tractor trailers sitting just off the road. The two weren’t the only ones to hit the railroad bridge in the last 24 hours. https://www.localsyr.com/news/local-news/park-street-bridge-takes-morning-hit-by-tractor-trailer/amp/

After an investigation by the Organized Crime Unit, the Tigers Mart gas station on Jackson Avenue was shut down. The investigation showed that the gas station was a hot spot for crime. The Shelby County District Attorney’s office was granted an order on Thursday, August 29, to temporarily shut down the gas station, police said.…

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is reminding truckers to obey the state’s speed limit for commercial vehicles after catching a semi exceeding that limit by nearly 20 m.p.h. https://cdllife.com/2024/chp-nabs-semi-driver-for-19-mph-over-states-truck-speed-limit/?amp

U.S. Postal Service mail hauling contractor closes down all operations, but has not yet filed for bankruptcy. https://www.thestreet.com/retail/u-s-mail-hauling-company-abruptly-shuts-down-no-bankruptcy-yet

On Aug. 20, Ancora sent a letter to Forward Air’s board. The firm called for the initiation of a strategic review by independent legal and financial advisors, noting that improving operations and fixing the balance sheet would be better achieved as a private company. https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2024/09/07/activist-ancora-joins-investors-calls-for-a-strategic-review-at-forward-air.html

Rubbing air lines in brake systems are a common violation found by inspectors. If two airlines are touching, the vibration of the truck will cause them to rub against one another and create wear marks. The lines will continue to chafe if not addressed and separated. Checking the lines during pre-trip and post-trip inspections will help…

Stationary object incidents have recently increased among the independent contractor fleet. These accidents often occur when a driver is reversing or making an off-track turn.  You can mitigate these incidents by checking the vehicle’s path of travel before making a complex maneuver. This includes checking above the vehicle to account for any low-hanging signs or…

Federal judges have ruled on whether or not a lawsuit involving a rejected proposal involving the gas station and convenience store chain Sheetz should be dismissed. https://www.whio.com/news/local/court-denies-request-dismiss-sheetz-lawsuit-centerville/EL5IHIOMUNBOVICLMAL62CYMGA/

After a positive canine alert, agents instructed Rodriguez to pull into a secondary inspection area, but despite acknowledging the order he instead “completely disregarded the BPA’s instructions to park” and “proceeded to continue driving north on Highway 77,” the complaint stated.  https://www.newsnationnow.com/us-news/immigration/border-coverage/border-patrol-18-people-inside-texas-tractor-trailer/

After a positive canine alert, agents instructed Rodriguez to pull into a secondary inspection area, but despite acknowledging the order he instead “completely disregarded the BPA’s instructions to park” and “proceeded to continue driving north on Highway 77,” the complaint stated.  https://www.newsnationnow.com/us-news/immigration/border-coverage/border-patrol-18-people-inside-texas-tractor-trailer/