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The truck was hauling ground corn. The Deerfield Township and Columbiaville fire departments were dispatched to the fire. Lapeer County Sheriffs Dept. deputies provided traffic control, while the Lapeer County Road Commission sent manpower and equipment to help with the cleanup.

Monthly truckload tender volumes for September were 16% higher than September of 2018. The number of carrier operating authorities reported by Carrier Details using FMCSA data has risen 49% over the same period.

After all, anyone who has been in trucking knows that asset-based carriers face imminent failure frequently. However, it has been rare for freight brokers to suddenly shutter. Compared to trucking fleets, freight brokers have a lot more flexibility in their business model to adjust to changing market conditions

A third-generation family-owned trucking company and brokerage Certified Freight Logistics, headquartered in Santa Maria, California is ceasing operations on Saturday after 95 years.

The Goebels have multiple market options for their grain and also a trucking company to be able to haul their own product. We run the majority of our corn through our cattle as feed. We are expanding our grain storage facility to give us more flexibility. We have always been able to dry the crop but have not had enough storage and needed to truck grain in-season. We have a chicken market 13 miles away to provide feed if we want. We also occasionally will truck grain to Indiana a

The view from the cab of Tom Dvoraks Gleaner S77 combine as he harvested corn in the undulating hills west of Clutier last Tuesday afternoon could not be beat.

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The National Weather Service reported the Mississippi River in Memphis, Tenn., has fallen to a record-low elevation of -11.5 feet. That beats last years record of -10.81 feet. Several other records were set at various stops along the system, including in Cairo, Illinois, dropping to -4.5 feet, and New Madrid, Missouri, reporting -6.4 feet.

In this episode of the BulkLoads Podcast, host Jared Flinn interviews Jeff Armstrong, who shares a remarkable journey from considering priesthood to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the concrete industry. Jeff's faith, career transitions, and experiences at seminary offer unique insights. He emphasizes the importance of work-life balance,

Tulsa Ports, with locations in Catoosa and Inola, is one of the largest inland river ports in the United States. It has nearly 3,000 employees working at companies along the site. The port primarily transports cargo through barges but also uses rail and trucks.

Harvest Season Proclamation Includes Transport of Agricultural Products

In this episode of the BulkLoads Podcast, host Jared Flinn is joined by guest Martin Emale, an engineer turned trucking business owner. Martin discusses the importance of understanding growth goals and financial factors for owner-operators, as well as the potential for negotiation in the industry. He also shares his experiences with building a software ecosystem and his vision for improving profitability and success in the trucking industry. Don't miss Martin's insights on automation, seller

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Alliance Grain Company was born more than 30 years ago when Anchor Grain Co. with Bloomer Line Railroad consolidated with Farmers Grain of Gibson City in the heart of a grain growing and processing area.

A Montana trucking company and freight brokerage has apparently shuttered operations, leaving nearly 275 truck drivers and office personnel without jobs, sources say.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration says its Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse is having the intended effect of taking large numbers of drivers caught using drugs off the highways. However, a persistent concern is that 146,000 drivers remain in prohibited driving status after failing their drug tests.

Lt. Gov. Jon Husted, director of InnovateOhio, announced three new modernizations for Ohio truck drivers Tuesday that will make obtaining and renewing a commercial drivers license easier without lowering standards.

A Minnesota farmer has been ordered by a federal court to forfeit property toward a $19.7 million judgment after he pleaded guilty to wire fraud in connection with an organic crops conspiracy.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbotts border security crackdown is clogging up commercial crossings, leaving at least 19,000 trucks loaded with $1.9 billion of goods stuck waiting in Mexico.

A Grand Rapids trucking company owned and operated by a name well-known in the industry has abruptly shut down, according to frustrated truckers who worked for Sunset Logistics.

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United Auto Workers-represented employees at Mack Trucks overwhelmingly voted down a tentative agreement Sunday. They plan to strike operations in three states Monday.

In this episode of the BulkLoads Podcast, host Jared Flinn shares his insights on how trucking companies can set themselves apart from the competition. He emphasizes the importance of treating brokers and shippers as valued customers and suggests personalizing interactions through phone calls, personalized notes, and thoughtful gifts. Additionally, Jared encourages trucking companies to meet face-to-face with their business partners for enhanced trust and communica

With farmers and the barge industry again grappling with low Mississippi River water levels, grain shipments could be shifted to rail and truck, according to TD Cowen.

Gainey-owned trucking company blames economy, lender for failing to pay 90 drivers and employees

Authorities in southwest Iowa say two semi-truck drivers helped stop a high-speed chase Wednesday on Highway 34.

Don Crouse has been an over-the-road driver for more than 50 years, and today drives for the trucking division of Boyd Grain of Washington, Indiana.

Trucking in the United States may not be what you think.

Technically, a bushel is a unit of volume equal to about 9.3 gallons. But a bushel, practically, in the way it's used by the grain industry today, is some standard amount of weight that each type of grain "should" weigh if it was of a certain quality, moisture and density and poured into a 9.3-gallon container. For soybeans or wheat, that standard test weight is 60 pounds per bushel. For No. 2 yellow corn, that standard test weight is 56 pounds per bushel.

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In this episode of the BulkLoads Podcast with host Jared Flinn, we dive into the fascinating story of Rick Cole, the man behind Cornhusker trailers. Rick has been with the company since 1982 and is a true leader in the industry. He shares his passion for the company, his dedication to quality, and his plans for the future. We also explore the company's commitment to customization and customer satisfaction. Rick is a true trailblazer in the grain hauling industry and gives a great reason to bu

Indiana-based Elmer Buchta Trucking company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September, showing the industrys turmoil amid challenging demand.

A semitruck carrying 7,500 gallons of anhydrous ammonia overturned in Illinois in a multi-vehicle crash that caused five fatalities and sent another five people to local hospitals, officials said on Saturday.

He still hauls when there's a need to transport hay and/or the harvest from various row crops, too, which Maple Lane Farms got into with further land purchases around 2010. Movement of their own product accounts for about 20 percent of the trucking business's work, Martin estimates, keeping some haulers busy starting in Fall and running into the Spring.

The reason? As of Thursday, Congress still had not passed any of the 12 appropriations bills that set discretionary spending levels. With the new fiscal year beginning on Sunday, lawmakers have until Saturday night at midnight to enact legislation to fund programs covered by the appropriations process or there will be a full government shutdown.

In a case with strong parallels to C.H. Robinson vs. Miller and the case known simply as Ye, an Illinois appellate court has removed a 3PL from a more than $18 million decision against a carrier whose truck struck a teenager in 2016.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has received backlash from trucking groups over a proposed 68 mph speed limiter mandatea number now rescinded from government documents as the agency states it will continue to ascertain what speed limit would be safest for Americas roadways.

Truck tonnage volumes are anticipated to continue improving in the near term, driven by the recovering freight demand, which has been strong.

The National Transportation Safety Board is looking into a hidden danger on the highways: A nationwide shortage of parking spaces for large trucks. The shortage results in many drivers stopping on the sides of ramps sometimes with fatal consequences. Mario Gonzalez died in July on his way home from visiting his family when his pickup slammed into the back of a semi-truck parked on the side of a rest stop service road off Interstate 37 south of San Antonio. Gonzalez was