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Today’s Pickup: Slain trucker’s in-cab camera leads to suspect’s arrest
Man charged with first-degree murder of driver on I-269 outside Memphis after authorities circulated chilling photos captured by camera inside tractor-trailer.
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Intermodal
Averitt Express opens international DC near Port of Savannah
LTL carrier Averitt Express has opened a large international DC near Port of Savannah to manage increased volumes at the port
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Trucking
Today’s Pickup: Amazon breaks ground on Kentucky air hub; where will the next Uber will come from?
Amazon has broken ground on its Kentucky air hub, which will bring 2,000 jobs and up to 100 planes to the area.
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Driver issues
Hours-of-service regulations lifted for historic Midwest flooding relief efforts
Heavy snow melt and rains have caused historic flooding in 16 states and the FMCSA has lifted certain regulations as a result.
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Flood threat continues in the South for rest of the week
Thunderstorms, several more inches of rain to flood Southeast roads and homes through the weekend.
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Economics
Analysis: Why New York’s Amazon bungle is a big win for Freight Alley
There were only ever two good reasons for Amazon to build a headquarters in greater New York City.
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Canada
Final phase of I-269 opens, allowing trucks to bypass Memphis traffic
The project is expected to allow for easier freight movement in the area, especially for trucks moving eastbound from northern Mississippi.
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News
Tennessee truck driver runs for U.S. Senate
As polls open today for Tennessee primary elections, you might see an unfamiliar name on the ballot: Aaron Pettigrew. Currently an over the road driver…
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Economics
Today’s Pickup: Teamsters voted out at 2 FedEx locations
FedEx Freight announced that drivers at its Croydon, PA, facility have voted to leave the Teamsters Union. This comes just two weeks after drivers in…
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