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Truck driver captures harrowing flooding from Hurricane Helene

A truck driver documented the severe flooding brought by Hurricane Helene in Black Mountain, NC, highlighting the harsh conditions faced by those in the trucking industry.
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Court curbs Cargomatic's retaliation against California truckers

A federal court blocked Cargomatic from retaliating against California truckers after accusations of intimidation surfaced, ensuring labor rights are upheld in the trucking industry.
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Emergency shoulder use in effect on I-75 as hurricane nears

Florida's I-75 has implemented Emergency Shoulder Use to ease evacuation traffic as Hurricane Milton approaches, but large trucks are restricted from using these lanes.
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Truckers help build temporary bridge after hurricane hits town

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, dedicated truckers and residents in Elk Park, North Carolina, turned flatbed trailers into a vital makeshift bridge to ensure essential supplies continued reaching the storm-hit town.
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Overnight road closures aim to protect truckers' safety in Smokies

Aiming to shield truckers, US 441 through the Smokies closes at night due to unsafe conditions from unauthorized commercial traffic.
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Stolen semi truck crashes in dramatic Texas police chase

A stolen semi truck led police on an intense chase in Boerne, Texas, ending in a crash at a storage facility without any reported injuries.
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Truck driver faces DUI charges on I-80 in Iowa

A truck driver on I-80 in Iowa was charged with a second offense DUI after admitting to consuming whisky and failing a sobriety test.
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Quick-thinking trucker prevents disaster in tight parking spot

A quick-thinking trucker used his instincts to minimize damage in a tight parking situation, highlighting the challenges professional drivers face daily.
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Truck fire temporarily closes I-70 after brake issue

A brake issue led to a semi truck fire, temporarily closing eastbound I-70 in Colorado and causing traffic disruptions without any injuries reported.
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Trucker in migrant tragedy blames government for disaster

A trucker involved in a tragic human smuggling case, resulting in 53 migrant deaths, blames government failures and seeks dismissal of his charges.
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Trucking community shocked by trucker's suspicious death on I-80

The trucking community is reeling after truck driver Jaspinder Singh was found dead under suspicious circumstances on a ramp along I-80, prompting an investigation by authorities.
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Massachusetts truckers face CDL threat after RMV audit

Massachusetts truck drivers are under pressure as a state audit threatens their Commercial Driver's Licenses, sparking potential job losses and concerns over the fairness of past violation reviews.
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Box truck driver tragically killed in log truck collision

A tragic crash near the International Paper mill in Columbus County, North Carolina, resulted in the death of a box truck driver after a collision with a turning log truck.
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State troopers plan I-70 enforcement weekend to curb speeding

State troopers from Indiana, Pennsylvania, and Ohio plan an enforcement blitz on I-70 this weekend to address speeding and distracted driving.
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Storm-damaged roads in NC prompt new trucker guidelines

Truckers in North Carolina are advised to use main highways due to storm-damaged roads, emphasizing their crucial role in maintaining supply chains during crises.
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Miami man accused of stealing freightliner packed with poultry

A Miami man was arrested after reportedly stealing a freightliner loaded with $100,000 worth of frozen poultry, highlighting the ongoing risks truckers face in safeguarding valuable cargo.
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Young boy crashes mom's car into semi truck, unharmed

An 11-year-old boy in Fresno, California, safely walked away unharmed after a surprising crash involving his mom's car and a semi truck.
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Semi gets stuck in tight spot in English village

A semi truck loaded with 40 tonnes of seed got stuck in a narrow lane in Forder, England, causing a complex extraction effort involving a crane and temporary power shutdowns.
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Teen's risky maneuver causes fatal tanker crash in Illinois

A tragic tanker crash on US Highway 40 in Illinois, caused by a teen's risky pass, resulted in five deaths, injuries, and a hazardous chemical spill.
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Texas trucker rescues 10 people during Tennessee flood

Texas trucker Michael Dorsey heroically rescued 10 people during a deadly Tennessee flood caused by Hurricane Helene, despite losing his truck and facing tragic outcomes.
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