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Truckers push through historic Chattanooga flooding as I-24 closes

Truckers kept supplies moving and helped support rescue efforts as historic flooding shut down I-24 in Chattanooga, leaving several dead and parts of the city underwater.
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Former Amazon manager admits to $1.5 million trucking fraud scheme

A former Amazon transportation manager in Arizona admitted to changing shipping rates and scamming the company out of $1.5 million using a trucking invoice scheme.
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Kentucky launches speed cameras in work zones, hefty fines possible

Kentucky is installing speed cameras in highway work zones with fines up to $500 for speeding, following new state law after a rise in work zone crashes.
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Truck drivers win $4.25 million settlement over Lytx cameras

A $4.25 million settlement was reached after truck drivers claimed Lytx collected facial scans without their written consent using inward-facing cameras.
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Diesel mechanic shortage worsens as shops struggle to hire

A new report found that nearly 1 in 5 diesel mechanic jobs remain unfilled as shops across the country struggle with worker shortages, high training costs, and tool expenses.
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Car thieves hijack semi hauling milk during wild LA chase

Two men stole a semi hauling milk during a wild police chase across Los Angeles, leaving the suspects still at large and the trucker unharmed.
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Truck driver fined after fatal Route 302 crash in New Hampshire

A truck driver was fined after a crash on Route 302 in New Hampshire that claimed the life of a pickup driver, with more serious charges dropped and the case now closed.
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EPA to update DEF rules, giving truckers more time

The EPA updated diesel exhaust fluid rules to give truckers and farmers more time to fix DEF issues and help cut down on unexpected breakdowns.
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Electric semi charging stations planned along I-10 corridor

A new electric semi charging corridor is planned for a 250-mile stretch of I-10 between Southern California and Phoenix, with stations set for Blythe and the Phoenix area.
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Excavator hits two I-90 bridges, no injuries reported

A truck hauling an excavator struck two I-90 overpasses in New York, causing bridge damage but no injuries.
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Semi hauling Tesla batteries rolls, causes major backup on I-80

A semi hauling Tesla batteries rolled over on I-80 near Reno, spilling its load across the highway and causing hours of traffic delays.
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Nebraska troopers pull trucks for brake and tire violations

Nebraska troopers pulled 17 trucks and 2 drivers off the road in Buffalo County after a one-day inspection blitz uncovered over 200 brake and tire violations.
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Quick-thinking officers stop semi leaning from missing wheels

Conservation officers stopped a semi driving on I-29 in Iowa after spotting it leaning from missing a full set of dual wheels on one side.
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Trooper has close call after semi sideswipes stopped vehicle

A trooper in Jackson County, Ohio had a close call when a semi sideswiped a stopped vehicle during a traffic stop on U.S. 35, with no injuries reported.
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Trucker loses life after semi crashes into New Hampshire river

A truck driver lost his life when his semi went off I-93 near Tilton, New Hampshire and ended up in the Winnipesaukee River, shutting down the highway for hours.
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Tucson trucker sentenced after armed confrontation with former boss

A Tucson truck driver was sentenced to 29 years in prison after firing a shotgun at his former boss and a company vice president inside a Phoenix freight office.
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Car driver arrested for staging crash with semi truck in Louisiana

A Baton Rouge man was arrested after police say he staged a crash by slamming his brakes in front of a semi truck on I-10 near Breaux Bridge, Louisiana.
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Trucker uses rig to shield troopers during active shooting

A truck driver used his rig to block an active shooting scene in Pennsylvania, helping protect state troopers after they were wounded during a gunfight.
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Union Pacific launches new rail service to compete with trucks

Union Pacific will launch a new intermodal rail service between Southern California and Chicago aimed at competing directly with truck freight starting September 2025.
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Mechanic accused of selling fake truck inspection stickers

A Pennsylvania mechanic was arrested for allegedly making and selling fake truck inspection stickers to over 150 trucking companies.
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