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Trucker's rig becomes safe haven during hurricane crisis

A trucker's adaptability turned his rig into a sanctuary for his family during Hurricane Milton's power outage, showcasing the unique advantages of a fully equipped truck in emergencies.
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Pumpkin vandals target trucks on Ontario highways overnight

Early morning pumpkin attacks on semi trucks in Ontario caused significant damage on Highways 401 and 402.
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Trucker found guilty in fatal DUI crash with tow driver

A truck driver in Polk County, Iowa, was found guilty of vehicular homicide for a DUI crash that killed a tow truck operator on Interstate 80.
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Toyota driver injured in crash with parked semi

A Toyota Tacoma driver was seriously injured after losing control and crashing into a legally parked semi truck at a Virginia rest area.
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Speeding BMW crashes into semi truck, causing fiery accident

A speeding BMW crashed into a semi truck on U.S. Highway 281 in San Antonio, resulting in a tragic fiery accident and leaving the truck driver unharmed.
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Texas truckers rally against rising insurance costs due to lawsuits

Texas truckers are uniting against soaring insurance costs they attribute to excessive lawsuits, with the Texas Trucking Association advocating for legislative reform to mitigate the financial strain.
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Thousands of truckers at risk of losing licenses in November

Thousands of truckers could lose their commercial licenses in November due to unresolved drug and alcohol violations, raising concerns over the impact on the industry and road safety.
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Passenger vehicle crash with semi results in fatality on I-80

A tragic collision between a semi-truck and a passenger vehicle on I-80 near Winnemucca, Nevada, left one motorist dead while investigators continue to probe the incident.
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Truckers forced to break rules due to parking shortage

A parking shortage has left many U.S. truckers facing difficult decisions as they navigate unsafe locations or risk violating driving regulations, prompting calls for government action.
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Volvo Trucks recall due to unintended acceleration risk

Volvo Trucks recalls over 2,000 VN models from 2022 to 2024 due to a potential unintended acceleration risk caused by interrupted CAN communications.
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Utah towing company accused of targeting minority truckers

A Utah towing company has been accused of unlawfully targeting immigrant and minority truckers with predatory practices, causing financial strain and distress.
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Four semis and car crash disrupts turnpike traffic

A crash involving four semis and a car partially blocked the New Jersey Turnpike, causing traffic disruptions and detours around the Mansfield Township area.
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Truckers advised on safe detours after hurricane damage

Truckers in North Carolina are advised to follow NCDOT-recommended detours safely navigating hurricane-damaged roads instead of relying on GPS apps.
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Accuride files for bankruptcy as it works to restructure

Accuride, a key player in commercial vehicle wheel manufacturing, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to restructure its debts while ensuring stable operations for truckers and the industry.
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Antique truck crashes into building on Route 17

An antique truck separated from its tow vehicle and crashed into a building on Route 17 in Hasbrouck Heights, causing significant damage without any injuries.
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Road rage incident on I-75 leads to fatal crash

A road rage incident on I-75 near Wapakoneta turned deadly when a car abruptly stopped in front of a semi, leading to a crash that claimed one life.
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Uninsured truck crash in Colorado sparks legal battle

A tragic crash involving an uninsured mail-hauling semi-truck in Colorado has led to a gripping legal battle over accountability, highlighting the complex issues within subcontracting in the trucking industry.
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Rock thrown through windshield causes fatal crash in California

A rock thrown through a windshield led to a fatal crash on Highway 138 in Antelope Valley, marking the third such incident in recent days.
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New York cracks down on overheight trucks with spot checks

Troopers in New York are intensifying spot checks to identify overheight trucks on the Thruway to prevent dangerous and costly bridge strikes, with 91 incidents already reported this year.
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Tractor-trailer overturn leads to tragic cattle loss in Virginia

A tractor-trailer crash on I-81 in Virginia resulted in a tragic loss of cattle and charged the unharmed driver with reckless driving, prompting a swift response from local farmers.
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