Carved in solid Oak: Songs that would be gold, Part 1
The Oak Ridge Boys (ORB) have announced their retirement and farewell tour. It’s been a long, 50+ year career for the current quartet — and
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FMCSA revokes 10 ELDs from approved list
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Cop kills truck driver allegedly holding woman hostage inside rig
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Big rigs set to deliver joy to Arkansas foster care kids
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ABF Freight cited by EPA after Ohio facility leaks diesel
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Family accused of offering bribes to inflate earnings at truck stop chain Pilot
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New tech installed beneath Detroit street charges electric vehicles as they drive
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New ATRI research analyzes predatory big rig towing
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Heavy winds knock over Christmas tree in front of White House
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One toke over the line? Testing for marijuana impairment not ready to hit the road
For this month’s column, I want to discuss something that I’m sure nobody in the industry has ever addressed (place tongue firmly in cheek here).
‘An absolute privilege’: Werner drivers recount driving Capitol Christmas Tree
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Ohio authorities: Big rig was following too closely in deadly charter bus crash
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Truck driver accused of stealing his own load of chicken
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Average US diesel prices continue downward trend
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