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Bridge linking Ohio, Kentucky set to close for 30 days for repairs, DOT says
A bridge connecting Ironton, Ohio, to Russell, Kentucky, is set to close for a month starting in September as repairs are made to the driving surface. https://wchstv.com/amp/news/local/ironton-ohio-to-russell-ky-bridge-set-to-close-for-30-days-for-repairs-doh-says
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How A Railroad Company Tried Turning Semi Truck Trailers Into Box Cars To Ship Car Parts
What if you want both? You want to slice costs by shipping by rail, but you still like the convenience of getting your goods straight from the supplier to your door with as few interruptions as possible? That’s the niche Triple Crown found and for nearly four decades auto parts suppliers and auto plants used it…
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CSVA brake safety week
Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) Brake Safety Week will continue through Sept. 3. The emphasis of Brake Safety Week this year is the condition of brake linings and pads. Inspectors will look for excessive wear in the brake linings and pads, particularly cracks. According to CVSA, brake violations comprise the largest percentage of out-of-service violations…
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Australia Tried Pulling Trains With Semi Trucks. Here’s How That Went
Your average pickup truck might be able to tow a few tons, but a semi-truck can tow close to 30. A train car, though, is another order of magnitude heavier still, with some exceeding 150 tons. Using, say, a semi-truck to tow train cars seems like as good an idea as trying to move a manufactured…
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Today’s Takeaway
Choosing the right medium and timing for messages can make a big difference. Think through the type of delivery that works best for your message and the person receiving it.
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FARMERS ALMANAC 2024-25 WINTER OUTLOOK
Farmers’ Almanac has released its 2024-25 Winter Outlook, describing this winter as a “Wet, Winter, Whirlwind.” – FARMERS® ALMANAC 2024-25 WINTER OUTLOOK
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Colorado’s commercial vehicle chain law expanded to roads beyond I-70, starting September 1
On May 20, 2024, Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed the Commercial Vehicle Highway Safety Measures bill into law (formerly SB24-100). One of the most prominent features of the new law is that it will expand the number of roadways where truckers are required to carry chains during the fall, winter, and early spring. Previously, the law…
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Roadside inspection reminder
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requires any driver who receives a roadside inspection to submit it to the motor carrier within 24 hours of receiving the inspection. FMCSA guidelines advise drivers to review roadside inspection documents for accuracy prior to signing or leaving the inspection site. If an out-of-service order is issued in…
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“Join the Tandems Rolling LLC Family!”
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Fun Fact:
Did you know? 🚚 The longest truck in the world is an Australian road train, which can be over 170 feet long and have up to 4 trailers! These massive trucks are used to transport goods across the vast, remote areas of Australia, where railways and other forms of transportation are less practical.