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Annual Make-A-Wish convoy returns to Mother’s Day
The annual Make-A-Wish Mother’s Day Truck Convoy in Pennsylvania returns to its traditional weekend this year after being delayed to later in the year last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
This year’s 100-truck convoy will include the top 30 drivers who raise the most money for the Philadelphia, Delaware and Susquehanna Valley Make-A-Wish chapter, key sponsors, and drivers who commit to fundraising at least $500.
The drivers will leave Manheim Pennsylvania Auto Auction at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 9. Make-A-Wish will be broadcasting the convoy live on their Facebook page for fans to watch at home. Facebook Live will include drivers departing the parking lot, a view from inside a special Convoy driver’s truck, and a location along the route. There will not be a convoy carnival, and the Manheim Pennsylvania Auto Auction will not be open to the public.
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Montana-based fleet owner effectively shut down following multiple violations
A Montana-based trucking company owner and carriers he operates have been ordered to immediately cease operations by the U.S. DOT after state and federal investigators found widespread violations of numerous regulations.
Matthew Tabner and his two Belgrade, Montana-based companies – Vallise Automotive Group and Central Logistics – were served the federal shutdown order on Jan. 23.
Following an investigation by the Montana Department of Transportation and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration enforcement personnel found the following violations with Vallise Automotive Group:
Failure to have a systematic vehicle inspection, repair and maintenance program to prevent unsafe commercial vehicles from operating on public roadways. In November 2020, a truck and trailer operated by one of Tabner’s companies were ordered out-of-service by New York State Police after a roadside inspectio
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