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Truck hauling oversized load crashes into Ohio River, driver dies

A truck hauling an oversized load sped off Washington Pike in Wellsburg and crashed into the Ohio River, killing the driver and prompting a large emergency response.
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West Virginia to add truck parking at three interstate sites

West Virginia plans to add new truck parking spots along I-81, I-64, and I-79 after receiving $25 million in federal funding to help drivers find safer places to rest.
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Two semis crash in tight I-71 work zone, highway blocked

Two semi trucks collided in a tight I-71 construction zone near Columbus, blocking the highway for hours and leaving drivers stranded overnight.
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Speeding stop leads to log book and marijuana citations

A truck driver was pulled over for speeding near Nipton, California, and cited for missing log book paperwork and having marijuana in the cab, resulting in a 24-hour time out.
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Semi rollover on I-5 scatters giant pipes, shuts down highway

A semi rollover on northbound I-5 near Redding scattered over 50 large pipes across the highway and shut down traffic for eight hours early Thursday morning.
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Car driver’s reckless move causes hay spill in work zone

A hay truck lost part of its load on I-86 near American Falls after a car cut off the semi in a construction zone, blocking traffic while crews cleared spilled bales.
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Border Patrol finds four hidden in sleeper compartment at checkpoint

Border Patrol agents found four people hiding in the sleeper compartment of a semi truck at a Laredo checkpoint, leading to federal human smuggling convictions for both occupants.
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Wyoming troopers cite 66 drivers for English skills violations

Wyoming Highway Patrol cited 66 truck drivers in June 2025 for not meeting English language rules during roadside inspections, after new federal requirements took effect nationwide.
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Skipped weigh station leads troopers to $1.8 million cocaine bust

A truck was pulled over after skipping a Michigan weigh station, leading troopers to find $1.8 million worth of cocaine hidden in U-Haul boxes on the rig.
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Flatbed semi crashes through Pennsylvania neighborhood, damages homes and poles

A flatbed semi crashed through a Pennsylvania neighborhood, damaging homes, taking out utility poles, and leaving residents without service as police search for the truck driver.
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Overturned semi spills plastic pipe, shuts down I-95 traffic

An overturned semi spilled plastic pipe across I-95 near Oak Hill, shutting down traffic in both directions and leading to a fuel leak and fire.
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Pickup pulling overweight trailer hit with multiple safety violations

Washington State Patrol found a pickup pulling a trailer overloaded by 10,000 pounds with multiple safety violations on I-5 in Everett.
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Trucker and passenger try seat swap during highway stop

Police say a commercial truck driver and passenger were caught trying to swap seats during a Highway 17 stop in Ontario, leading to 15 charges for license, log, and insurance violations.
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Blown tire causes mobile home semi rollover in Arizona

A blown trailer tire caused a semi hauling a mobile home to roll over at an Arizona intersection, with no injuries reported.
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NY officials use thermal drones to spot truck equipment issues

New York officials used thermal drones during Operation Safe Driver Week to check big rigs for equipment problems like bad brakes and flat tires.
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Automated speed cameras coming to CO 119 work zone July 21

Automated speed cameras will begin recording and issuing warnings to drivers going over the limit in the CO 119 work zone starting July 21, with fines to follow after a 30-day warning period.
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Police kick off Operation Safe Driver Week targeting risky driving

Police across the U.S. are increasing traffic stops on both trucks and passenger vehicles during Operation Safe Driver Week, focusing on reckless and dangerous driving behaviors.
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FMCSA allows truckers to keep using paper medical cards

FMCSA will keep letting truckers use paper medical cards until October 12, 2025, as not all states are fully switched to electronic systems yet.
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Border officers find $15 million of meth hidden in carrots

Border officers at the Pharr International Bridge in Texas found over $15 million worth of meth hidden inside a shipment of carrots during a routine inspection of a commercial truck from Mexico.
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Troopers find safety violations during daylong truck inspection blitz

Texas troopers inspected 42 trucks on Highway 114 in Denton County, finding 162 violations and sidelining 14 rigs for serious safety issues.
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