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    Greyhound Bus Overturned in Ohio I-75

    Expect some xtra delays this morning. N/Bound lanes. Around X 29. Greyhound bus crashes, overturns on Interstate 75 near Hamilton | www.whiotv.com
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    Near Flint Mi.

    And thats all I know about it other then its current and propely wont be up long.
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    Michigan Frost Laws starting up.

    Effective monday morning 6am.Not sure how/when the rest of the state is kicking in. Seasonal weight restrictions for Jackson County roads starts Monday Feb. 25 | MLive.com
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    Mich losses my money.

    If this goes thru, Im done unless I am sitting at home with a empty tank. There is nowhere in Michigan I can not go and get out of on 1 tank. Every state line has fuel stops before entering the state. (Fluctuating my eye once it place it will never go away.) Snyder wants to raise gas tax...
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    Tough day to travel

    Storms firing up for today thru the night ..If heading out it maybe good idea to check your route. Severe Weather Alerts, Watches and Warnings - weather.com
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    Breaking news,, Ford Rouge Plant Fire

    Happening now..No other details as I cant get any Detroit Tv stations. Multiple fires reported inside Ford Rouge Power Plant in Dearborn
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    Canada Canada closes Peace Arch crossing,, Officer shot

    Canadian border guard in stable condition after shooting; Peace Arch crossing remains closed (with video) A male suspect driving a van with Washington State licence plates has killed himself at the scene, reports say Read more: Canadian border guard in stable condition after...
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    Canada Canadian Expediter shot & killed in Chicago

    This is sad..So sad I didnt want to post it or wasnt sure which thread to use. But I am doing so to remind ppl to be aware of your surroundings at any given time. The simply act of visting his brother got him killed.. RIP Driver... Canadian truck driver slain in truck - Chicago Tribune
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    I-69 closed in all directions near Lansing Mich

    Happening now and breaking news on the local channels..Just happened.Seen 1 tractor trailer and 4 wheels tangled up..No other details just yet..Avoid the area this evening if you can..Im thinking it wont be hard to go around but cant think of a route just yet. What I seen on TV it looks bad...
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    Cargo Theft, estimated to be 35 billion a year.

    Kinda just a reminder. Stay aware. When parking with freight on your truck don't think this wont happen. The article touches on how one carrier is reconsidering how they leave freight unattended. I think most carriers have some kinda rule in your contract as to how you are liable and under what...
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    TA Opens new Mich. Truck stop, I-69 & M60

    FYI TA bought up a fuel stop @ this location. Signs are up,, pumps in place and they are currently working inside the building remodeling. Parking lot is still a dust pit with some preety big holes in it but lady at fuel desk states it will be paved real soon. I cant remeber the x number but its...
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    End of Era..Detroiter Joins Pilot

    Not sure if anyone posted this but shop manger just told me today.. By the end of Aug of this year we will see Pilot signs here. For all you OLD folks ya better hurry up here and get 1 more day of reminiscing in. He states they are going to try to keep the set up they currently have with store...
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    Amtrak & MDOT Expediting people @ 100 Mph

    Wonder if a baggage or mail car will be attached. Wont take carriers long to figure this out for small packages. Wonder if we will see vans hanging around at trains stations soon. (Maybe its allready happening for all I know) Cutting 2 hours off the trip. http://www.youtube.com/michigandot
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    Weekend Weather

    Nothing we shouldn't be use to but careful not all of the idiot's have been weeded out yet with the mild weather we have had so far this winter.. As slow as it has been for some it still might be a good time to think before ya go.. Storm watch, Tornadoes, Thunderstorms, Weather News -...
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    Alabama Blitzing phones and drivers I-65

    For the 2nd day in row Al. is nailing em hard from the Tn state line to the Athens area on I-65.. At least 7 patrol cars working the area since yesterday..They are staging @ the Shell gas station exit 351..At times their is a patrolman (on the bridge) with binocoulas spotting drivers with phones...
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    Congested roads

    Found this on the Weather Channel web site this morning. Nothing most of us dont already know but I find it kinda interesting and all this studying I seen no solutions. One part (report) shows amount of wasted fuel in each Corridor. Congested Corridors Report 2011 Congested Corridors...
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    Canada Transforce keeps growing

    Getting to be a few weeks old in the news now but I havnt seen it posted yet..With a Dallas Headquarters this could work out good for freight going in Canada. TransForce Inc. Signs Definitive Merger Agreement to Acquire Dynamex Inc. for US$248 Million
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    Weathers changing, Think Safety in ever step

    My first taste of winter came today. After arriving @ drop a few hours early instead of napping I played on the laptop waiting for reciver to open the doors. Took paperwork inside and she says dock it after i get the other guy empty..All good untill I ask if their is a public rest room. Sure...
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    Final Days for Kenosha Eng Plant

    I dropped here this morning and was told they are about 20 days from closing..I heard long ago that they where done this year. I don't like seeing anyone lose their jobs but walking out of there and back to my truck made me think whether it was self inflicted when ya put UAW in front of the...
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    another newbie to the forum

    Like roaddog,,i couldnt find the introductions forum so Ill say it here.. Hi, nice site ya have here.Some good stuff here,looking foward to spending some of my parking lot time here instead of on the x-box now that i finnally have the laptop onboard.
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