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FTC: Groups fraudulently posed as DOT reps to scam owner-ops out of nearly $20M

The Federal Trade Commission has filed a complaint against James Lamb and several of his motor carrier business services companies claiming they scammed thousands of owner-operators and other transportation providers out of nearly $20 million.

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Brakes, hours and logs lead Roadcheck 2016 violations

Inspectors during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s annual 72-hour International Roadcheck campaign placed 21.5 percent of trucks inspected out of service, along with 3.4 percent of drivers, according to numbers released Oct. 20 by CVSA. CVSA reported 9,080 trucks were placed out of service during the inspection blitz, while 1,436 drivers were placed out of service. […]

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Autonomous truck makes first commercial delivery

The path toward a “driverless truck†is full of firsts, many of which have yet to take place. But last week the movement cleared one of its most significant hurdles to-date – actually making an autonomous delivery.  

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I-95 open in both directions throughout N.C.

The North Carolina Department of Transportation has announced I-95 is completely open in both directions throughout the state. I-95 South is still reduced to one lane, however, at exit 79 and exit 25 as crews work to repair damage from Hurricane Matthew.

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Carrier shut down by FMCSA for driver qualification, hazmat violations after fatal crash

A five-truck fleet out of LaGrange, Ga., has been issued an effective shutdown order by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration after an investigation revealed the company did not adhere to driver qualification, drug testing, maintenance regulations and more.  

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I-95 closures remain in effect in N.C. as Hurricane Matthew impacts linger

As the North Carolina Department of Transportation reported Wednesday, I-95 South near the 78 mile marker will be closed for at least three weeks because the road has washed out from flooding. NCDOT shifted southbound traffic Thursday onto the northbound side of I-95

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Enforcement to ramp up this week for driver-focused inspection blitz

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance will ramp up enforcement activity this week for its annual Operation Safe Driver Week enforcement blitz.

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Carriers can require sleep apnea screening of truckers based on BMI, court rules

A federal court has ruled that Crete Carrier Corp. is within its legal boundaries to require truckers at the company to be tested for sleep apnea if their body mass index is greater than 35.

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Portions of I-95 in North Carolina remain closed in Hurricane Matthew aftermath

Hurricane Matthew has dissipated out into the Atlantic Ocean as of Monday morning, but a few major highways remain closed due to flooding, debris and other damage.Portions of I-95 in North Carolina remain closed because of flooding, according to the latest updates from the North Carolina DOT.

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