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Man hospitalized after getting pinned between two semi trucks

A man was seriously hurt after getting pinned between two semi trucks at a chocolate factory parking lot in Stratham, New Hampshire.
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Senators push for English-only CDL tests for truck drivers

A group of senators introduced a bill that would require all new CDL tests to be taken in English, aiming to set a single language standard for truck drivers across the country.
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Palm Beach County truckers face fines for parking at home

Truckers in Palm Beach County have been hit with daily fines and drawn into ongoing court battles after a county rule banned parking their rigs at home, leaving many families facing tough choices.
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Truckers find small wins and support in tough conditions

Truckers across the country shared stories of summer heat, wild weather, family support, and small moments of luck that help them get through tough days on the road.
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$10 billion truck shuttle corridor planned between Texas and Mexico

A $10 billion elevated freight corridor using autonomous shuttles is planned between Laredo, Texas and Monterrey, Mexico, aiming to move truck traffic off public roads and reduce border congestion.
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Routine Arizona inspection uncovers 13 pounds of cocaine in cab

Arizona deputies found 13 pounds of cocaine hidden inside the cab of a flatbed truck during a routine inspection on I-17, leading to the arrest of a New Mexico driver.
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Car driver causes semi crash and fire on Oklahoma overpass

A car driver lost control and hit a semi on the Will Rogers Turnpike in Oklahoma, causing the rig to fall off an overpass and catch fire, while the trucker escaped with only minor injuries.
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Multiple rockslides block I-40, repair work could take weeks

Multiple rockslides shut down I-40 near the Tennessee-North Carolina line, leaving a major mess for crews to clear and forcing drivers onto long detours that could last weeks.
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Missing dog travels 40 miles hidden on another big rig

A missing dog that vanished from a Houston truck stop was found safe after traveling 40 miles hidden between the cab and fuel tank of another big rig.
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Truckers urged to check brakes as I-80 fire risk rises

Truckers on I-80 are being reminded to check their brakes as fire risk rises, with local crews clearing brush and safety groups sharing maintenance tips to help prevent wildfires this summer.
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Troopers blitz I-10 and I-40, spot hazmat and tire issues

Arizona troopers stopped hundreds of trucks on I-10 and I-40 during a weeklong blitz, finding hazmat leaks, tire problems, and other violations.
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Troopers pull over 27 vehicles in unsecured load sweep

Washington State troopers pulled over 27 vehicles during a two-hour crackdown on unsecured loads in Snohomish County, with several violations found among both trucks and passenger vehicles.
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Truckers warned of superload traffic delays along Oregon routes

Truckers traveling eastern Oregon this summer should expect traffic delays and slow-moving superloads along major routes between the Port of Morrow and the Idaho border.
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Semi dangles off Route 30 bypass, closes westbound lanes

A semi crash left a trailer dangling off the Route 30 bypass in Pennsylvania, closing all westbound lanes and triggering a traffic investigation.
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Trooper stops semi hauling SUVs in unusual but legal way

An Arizona trooper pulled over a semi hauling two SUVs in an unusual setup through Phoenix, but officials said the load was secure and legal.
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Blowout sparks semi trailer fire hauling race car on I-40

A blown trailer tire sparked a fire on a semi hauling a race car on I-40 in Tennessee, causing traffic delays but leaving the driver and race car unharmed.
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Car dangerously passes semi on shoulder, risking serious crash

Dash cam video from a Kansas highway showed a car dangerously passing a semi on the shoulder, highlighting the daily risks truckers face from reckless car drivers.
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Trucker loses home to tornado but stays to feed neighbors

After losing his home in a St. Louis tornado, trucker Tony Stewart has been sleeping in his rig and grilling free meals daily for over 100 neighbors in need.
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Double-decker bridge coming to help fix Brent Spence bottleneck

Ohio and Kentucky revealed plans for a double-decker bridge beside the Brent Spence Bridge to help fix freight congestion, with construction starting later this year and no tolls involved.
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Inspectors pull nearly 400 trucks during brake safety blitz

Inspectors pulled nearly 400 trucks out of service for brake violations during a one-day surprise blitz across North America, with over 91% of trucks passing the checks.
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