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May 19, 2026

Today in 1902
Two hundred sixteen miners die from an explosion and its aftermath at the Fraterville Mine in Anderson County, Tenn. All but three of Fraterville’s adult males were killed. The mine had a reputation for fair contracts and pay—miners were represented by the United Mine Workers—and was considered safe; methane may have leaked in from a nearby mine.

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End of The Road: Inside the War on Truckers
Posted On: May 19, 2026
May 19, 2026 | TRUCKING INDUSTRY | Few people are as qualified to speak about the plight of the American trucker as Gord Magill. As a professional lifelong driver, his resumé reads like a tour of the English-speaking world — from the frozen ice roads of the Great White North, to the desolate tracks of the Outback, to the endless miles of the U.S. highway system. Over more than two decades, he’s driven them all. Many people who talk about trucking have never driven a truck. They may know the industry well — owners, insurance adjusters, brokers, shippers — but they have not done the job. And it is refreshing to hear about the industry from a driver. The End of the Road poses an important question: Who speaks for truckers? Just Cause Teamsters
 
 
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