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Trucker's dashcam captures near-miss with pedestrian on I-10

Near-miss dashcam footage from a trucker on Interstate 10 shows the crucial need for vigilance as a woman narrowly avoids being hit.
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New Sheetz location in Hope Mills offers free truck parking and fuel amenities

Sheetz is opening a new store in Hope Mills, NC, offering 41 complimentary semi truck parking spaces and seven diesel fuel lanes to support truckers' needs for rest and resupply.
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Circleville settles with truck driver after controversial K-9 incident

Circleville, Ohio, settles with a truck driver injured by a police K-9 after an incident during a traffic stop, with debate continuing around the former officer's resignation and settlement.
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Texas trucker dies in overpass plunge onto Jacksonville train tracks

A Texas truck driver tragically died after his semi-truck crashed off an I-295 overpass in Jacksonville, causing significant damage to railroad tracks below.
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Father-son trucking team charged with diesel theft in South Carolina

A trucker father-son team from Florida faces charges for orchestrating a diesel fuel theft operation at a South Carolina gas station, impacting the trucking industry's reputation and prompting law enforcement collaboration for a multi-state investigation.
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Senator Cruz's bill aims to protect trade at US ports of entry

Senator Ted Cruz's proposed bill aims to protect U.S. ports of entry from closures that disrupt truckers' ability to maintain crucial trade flows, backed by industry support amid economic and border security debates.
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Kansas trucker with disability faces hurdles to maintain CDL

Kansas trucker Collyn Metzger, born without half of his left arm, faces the challenge of finding a new doctor for a specialized evaluation required to maintain his CDL after his original doctor retired.
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Emergency landing on I-75 leads to fatal crash involving jet and vehicle

Twin-engine jet crashes into vehicle on Interstate 75 in Naples, Florida during an emergency landing, resulting in at least two fatalities and significant traffic disruptions.
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Truck driver survives fiery crash on Florida Turnpike

A semi-truck involved in a multi-vehicle collision on the Florida Turnpike near Miami-Dade resulted in a fire, traffic delays, and clean-up efforts, with one person hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
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Texas distribution center launches fully autonomous truck yard

ISEE launches the first fully autonomous truck yard in Texas, aiming to enhance efficiency and address labor shortages in the trucking industry without compromising the role of traditional trucking practices.
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Saia Motor Freight expands its network with Ohio terminal purchase

Saia Motor Freight Line celebrates its centennial by expanding its terminal network with the $15.5 million purchase of the former Holland terminal in Ohio, reinforcing its growth and presence in the industry.
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Semi-truck driver pleads guilty in fatal payment dispute incident

Semi-truck driver Erick Mejia admits guilt in the fatal altercation with locksmith Guillermo Duran Mejia over a payment dispute in Arapahoe County, Colorado.
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CHP warns truckers to heed signs after big rig incident in Santa Cruz

California Highway Patrol emphasizes the importance of following road signs after a big rig driver's oversight results in a substantial traffic obstruction in Santa Cruz.
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Mexican truckers protest against a surge in highway robberies and violence

Mexican truck drivers blockade part of the PanAmerican Highway to protest increasing violence and robberies in the industry, with no official government response to their call for safer working conditions yet.
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Box truck damages historic bridge, driver cited after fleeing scene

A covered bridge in Lyndonville, Connecticut was damaged after being struck by a box truck, whose driver, previously ordered out of service, fled the scene and received multiple violations.
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Alaska police department's witty turn signal tutorial goes viral

A humorous post from the Homer Police Department in Alaska goes viral, using wit to educate drivers about using turn signals and resonating with audiences nationwide.
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Undocumented migrants found in semi-truck by Texas border agents

Six undocumented migrants were found in a semi-truck's sleeping compartment at a Texas checkpoint, resulting in the truck driver's detention and charges for transport and conspiracy.
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Popular Knoxville truck stop closes for a major year-long renovation

Pilot Travel Center in Knoxville, Tennessee begins extensive renovations under a $1 billion company initiative, impacting staff and enhancing customer experiences with upgraded facilities and technology.
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Truckers navigate fiery incident and prompt I-40 reopening

A semi truck carrying low-grade radioactive waste caught fire on I-40 in Nashville, disrupting traffic but no hazardous levels were detected, and lanes were reopened the same day.
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Powerful winds cause semi truck to flip on Interstate 5

A powerful wind surge caused a semi truck on Interstate 5 in Sacramento to flip over, blocking lanes and prompting a rapid response from nearby drivers and authorities.
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