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Brinley Hineman

Brinley Hineman covers general assignment news. She previously worked for the USA TODAY Network, Newsday and The Messenger. She is a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University and is from West Virginia. She lives in Brooklyn with her poodle Franklin. 
May - 2024 -
14 May
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Border agents seize $500K of cocaine hidden in truck hauling cotton candy

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Texas seized nearly $500,000 worth of cocaine hidden in a semitruck hauling cotton candy.

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13 May
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Can wireless charging lower cost of EV fleets? Purdue researchers hope so

Purdue University and the Indiana Department of Transportation are creating a roadway capable of wirelessly charging electric vehicles traveling at highway speeds, which researchers hope will lower the costs of electric trucks.

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10 May
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Minnesota DOT announces $9.6M in funding for freight rail projects

About $10 million in Minnesota Department of Transportation grants will support 11 freight rail projects, making the state more competitive in the global and national economy, officials said.

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09 May
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Peloton: Flexport wrongly charged millions in detention, demurrage fees

Peloton filed a complaint with the Federal Maritime Commission alleging that Flexport’s practices cost the fitness company millions of dollars in unreasonable detention and demurrage charges.

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08 May
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Final victim recovered at Key Bridge; officials plan controlled demolition

Recovery crews have found the body of the sixth and final person who died in the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore, as crews plan to remove a large section of the wreckage.

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06 May
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$53M project brings hydrogen-powered Hyundai trucks to California

The Center for Transportation and the Environment launched a project in California to deploy 30 of Hyundai Motor Co.’s hydrogen-powered trucks to fight emissions.

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03 May
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DHL to pay $8.7M to settle EEOC race discrimination lawsuit

Delivery company DHL will pay $8.7 million to settle a class race discrimination lawsuit alleging that the company assigned Black workers to more dangerous routes than white workers.

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02 May
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FedEx charges ahead with emission-reduction plan with 150 new EVs

FedEx has ordered 150 Blue Arc EV Trucks to add to its pickup and delivery fleet in the United States in an effort to reduce carbon emissions.

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Apr - 2024 -
30 April
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Authorities seize ‘harmful’ baby, children’s products at California ports

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized some 2,300 baby and children’s products from the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.

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29 April
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TFI subsidiaries to pay $460K settlement over harassment of gay mechanics

TFI International subsidiaries TA Dedicated and Transportation Enterprise Services will pay $460,000 to settle a sexual orientation and retaliation lawsuit, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced Monday.

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26 April
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FHWA awards $148M in grants to fight pollution from trucks at US ports

The Federal Highway Administration announced $148 million in grants to combat pollution at the nation’s ports caused by idling trucks.

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25 April
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Federal suit alleges AI system injured Union Pacific employee

Wyoming locomotive engineer Andrew Kirol claims in a lawsuit that he was injured when an AI system used by Union Pacific gave incorrect information to locomotives on the train on which he was working.

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24 April
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Logistics company founder shares how owner-operators can find success

Adam Wingfield, founder of Innovative Logistics Group, speaks to how owner-operators can use evolving technology to their advantage to maximize profits.

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19 April
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Arkansas authorities bust truck driver accused of hauling illegal cigarettes

Arkansas authorities arrested a truck driver after a traffic stop allegedly revealed he was in possession of nearly 28,000 packs of untaxed cigarettes.

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Philadelphia CDL school owner sentenced to prison for licensing scheme

Vladimir Tsymbalenko, a former CDL school owner in Philadelphia, was sentenced to federal prison after pleading guilty to bribing a CDL test administrator to pass clients.

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17 April
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Baltimore bridge collapse: Fourth victim recovered, FBI boards cargo ship

Crews recovered the body of a fourth victim this week who died after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed when it was struck by the Dali, a cargo ship just minutes into its voyage.

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Port of LA opens promenade to connect community to waterfront

The Port of Los Angeles recently opened a promenade, giving nearby Wilmington residents unprecedented access to the waterfront.

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US parcel revenue sees first decline in 7 years, report finds

An annual report from Pitney Bowes found that in 2023, U.S. parcel revenue dropped for the first time in seven years despite increased parcel volume.

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15 April
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High schools driving students to trucking with training classes

Students are on a path to obtaining their CDLs at scores of U.S. high schools that offer classes helping them get their permits.

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12 April
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1 dead after driver rammed stolen semitruck into driver’s license office

Clenard Parker, 42, is accused by law enforcement of crashing a stolen semitruck into a Texas driver’s license office Friday morning after being denied his CDL, killing one person and injuring others.

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11 April
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Volvo Group to construct heavy-duty truck plant in Mexico

A new Volvo heavy-duty truck manufacturing plant in Mexico is expected to be operational in 2026.

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09 April
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Minnesota man pleads guilty to embezzling $1.3M from truck dealer

Leon Keener pleaded guilty to mail fraud in an embezzlement scheme in which he stole $1.3 million from I-State Truck Centers in Minnesota.

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Norfolk Southern to pay $600M in Ohio train derailment lawsuit

Norfolk Southern announced Tuesday that it will pay a $600 million settlement of a class-action lawsuit after a train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, in February 2023.

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04 April
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8 charged in beer heist targeting Northeast trains, distribution centers

Eight men from the Bronx are accused of swiping hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of beer from train cars and distribution facilities for nearly two years.

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02 April
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Dali owner, manager seek to cap liability in Baltimore bridge collapse

Grace Ocean and Synergy Marine, the companies that own and manage the cargo ship that brought down the Francis Scott Key Bridge, want a federal court to limit their liability in the deadly disaster.

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Mar - 2024 -
29 March
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A look at US disasters involving boats hitting bridges

The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore wasn’t the first time a bridge crumbled after being struck by a ship or boat.

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28 March
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 2 bodies recovered after Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse

Divers recovered the bodies of two men who died when the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed early Tuesday morning after a cargo ship crashed into it.

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27 March
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6 workers missing in Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse presumed dead

“The whole bridge just fell down!” an officer said on an emergency call as authorities raced to close the Francis Scott Key Bridge just before it was struck by a container ship.

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26 March
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What to know about Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore

Around 1:30 a.m. Tuesday, the Dali, a Singapore-flagged ship, smashed into the bridge.

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25 March
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Seized fake sports rings would be worth $2.7M if genuine, CBP says

Agents in Cincinnati found fake NFL, NCAA and MLB championship rings that had been sent from Hong Kong to Kansas.

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Some states urge truck drivers to avoid working during upcoming eclipse

Millions of people are expected to travel for the April 8 total solar eclipse, causing major traffic jams that could impact truck drivers’ routes.

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22 March
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‘Truck-to-truck worms’ introduced via ELDs could threaten major fleet disruption

Colorado State University researchers say ELDs are vulnerable to “truck-to-truck worms,” self-replicating malware that spreads across a network.

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20 March
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J.D. Power: Commercial vehicle auction volumes steady but prices down

Commercial vehicle auction volume in February held steady, but prices fell, according to J.D. Power Valuation Services. Yellow’s liquidation is expected to affect March prices significantly.

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15 March
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Louisiana trucker charged with negligent homicide in 168-vehicle pileup

Ronald Britt was driving his 80,000-pound truck around 60 mph on Interstate 55 when he crashed into a vehicle in a “super fog” that spurred multiple crashes on the roadway, authorities said.

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14 March
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Michigan trucker guilty of setting Swift Transportation trailers on fire

Prosecutors said Viorel Pricop set fire to Swift Transportation trailers after the company helped law enforcement bring federal charges against him.

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Georgia invests $6M in Port of Brunswick improvement project

Georgia is paying $6 million toward a $17.45 million Port of Brunswick harbor improvement project, which includes more warehousing and roll-on/roll-off storage.

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13 March
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Navistar partners with Plus to bring autonomous trucks to US roads

Navistar has announced it will partner with Plus to integrate its autonomous driving technology into Navistar’s vehicles.

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08 March
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BlueGrace Logistics acquires Evos Smart Tools

BlueGrace plans to integrate Evos into its BlueShip platform for real-time optimization and will sell the SaaS platform as a stand-alone product.

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07 March
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Pilot plans to add 35 travel centers, 500 truck parking spaces

Pilot Travel Centers plans to add 35 travel centers, 500 truck parking spaces, and more than 30 maintenance and tire service shops.

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06 March
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The state of 3PLs is fragmented along data analytics technology lines

As technology continues to evolve, the pressure on data science teams for 3PLs will only grow. Siloed platforms and fragmentation in the industry are apparent.

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