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Lucky trucker wins $50,000 with scratch-off ticket

A trucker in Maryland hit the jackpot, winning $50,000 from a scratch-off ticket, bringing joy to his family and highlighting the luck truckers can encounter beyond the open road.
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Truck driver escapes after dramatic high-speed chase in Boston

A truck driver escaped capture after a dramatic high-speed chase in Dedham, Massachusetts, involving a helicopter and multiple police units.
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New trucking terminal in Alabama to create 100 jobs

Robbie D. Wood Inc. is expanding in Saraland, Alabama with a new trucking terminal that will create over 100 jobs, supporting economic growth and highlighting the essential role of family-run trucking companies in the community.
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Pothole causes semi to overturn on I-70, cargo lost

A semi truck overturned on I-70 near Spiceland, Indiana, after hitting a pothole, losing its cargo of bobtail trucks but thankfully leaving no one injured.
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New bill proposes millions for safe truck parking solutions

The Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act, backed by industry groups, aims to address the critical shortage of safe truck parking facilities, enhancing safety for truckers and the public.
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Mystery woman found behind Texas truck stop identified

After 26 years, the body of Nellie Gillespie, found behind a Texas truck stop, was identified through a DNA match with her son, bringing closure to her family.
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Semi truck's quick thinking averts disaster on interstate 475

A semi truck's swift actions on I-475 prevented a potential disaster as it skid into the median, with no injuries reported.
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Operation SafeDRIVE targets risky driving on Kentucky roads

The Kentucky State Police are joining a campaign to monitor risky driving among commercial vehicles from February 25 to 27, 2025, focusing on inspections and safety standards without causing significant road delays.
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New York Thruway targets truck companies for unpaid tolls

The New York State Thruway is intensifying efforts to collect overdue tolls from trucking companies, with some owing millions in unpaid charges amid ongoing enforcement crackdowns.
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Cargo theft operation exposes fake trucking company in Canada

A fake trucking company in Canada was caught stealing over $1.5 million in cargo through a deceptive brokerage scheme, highlighting risks in the freight industry.
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Trucker chain law checks increase on I-70 mountain corridor

Truckers on Colorado's I-70 corridor should prepare for increased chain law checks aimed at maintaining road safety in difficult mountain conditions through late May.
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Increased patrols after semi truck crashes raise safety concerns

Heightened patrols are being implemented in Indiana after accidents involving semi trucks amid rising community safety concerns linked to increased traffic from a new Amazon facility.
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Fire sparks from semi-truck, major warehouse blaze follows

A refrigerator malfunction on a semi-truck in Aurora, Colorado, led to a massive warehouse fire with no injuries, showcasing the importance of quick emergency response.
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Kentucky trucker sues police for mishandling medical crisis

A Kentucky trucker is suing for $10 million after allegedly being mishandled by Wytheville police during a medical crisis that was mistaken for a DUI, leading to a serious truck crash.
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Teen driver's erratic behavior leads to crash with semi

A tragic accident on the Mississippi River Bridge resulted in a teen's car crashing into a semi-truck and being dragged over a mile, causing major morning traffic delays.
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Trucker escapes frightening accident as semi rolls into creek

A semi-truck accident near a Nebraska rest area sent the vehicle into a creek, highlighting the risks truckers face, while crews worked swiftly to ensure the driver's safety.
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Trucking company halted after truck clips highway overpasses

A trucking company in Langley, British Columbia had its operations suspended after one of its trucks carrying concrete clipped two highway overpasses, prompting an investigation into compliance and route adherence.
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Dash cam captures attempts to flee from big rig in Laredo

Dash cam footage revealed a tense scene in Laredo as ten individuals fled from a stopped big rig, leading to several arrests by authorities on smuggling charges.
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Winter weather forces two semis off I-65 into home

Treacherous winter weather forced two semi trucks off I-65 into a home in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, without causing serious injuries.
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Loose semi truck tire tragically claims SCDOT worker's life

A semi truck tire tragically claimed the life of a young SCDOT worker on US 15 in Dorchester County, South Carolina, highlighting the dangers faced by those maintaining our roads.
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