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Truckers share memorable moments on CDLLife App

Truckers use the CDLLife App to share memorable road experiences, building camaraderie and highlighting their essential role in the trucking community.
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Shooting leaves semi truck damaged outside Georgia seafood restaurant

A shooting outside a Macon, Georgia seafood restaurant left a semi truck riddled with bullet holes, and a woman facing multiple charges.
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Arriba Rest Area closure prompts truckers to plan ahead

Truckers using I-70 in Colorado should prepare for the long-term closure of the Arriba Rest Area for renovations, with alternatives available in Burlington, Stratton, and Limon.
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Drivers warned of rest stop theft schemes in Arizona

Drivers along I-10 in Arizona are being urged to stay vigilant due to recent theft schemes targeting truckers at a local rest stop.
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Tennessee man arrested for shooting at truckers over noise

A Tennessee man was arrested after firing shots at truckers using noisy Jake Brakes near his home, highlighting ongoing tensions between residents and the trucking community.
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GM pauses shipments with Jack Cooper amid contract talks

General Motors has temporarily halted its vehicle shipments with trucking partner Jack Cooper as contract negotiations continue, aiming to secure fair terms without disrupting truckers' vital roles.
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Mississippi trucker cleared after transporting car filled with drugs

A Mississippi truck driver was cleared of charges after deputies discovered over 60 pounds of meth and fentanyl in a car he was transporting, highlighting unexpected challenges on the road.
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Trucker tragically crushed by steel load in Indiana plant

Trucker Milos Jovanovic tragically lost his life when a 5,000-pound steel load fell on him during unloading at a plant in Goshen, Indiana.
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Truckers caught in the middle of Ontario theft bust

A significant vehicle theft operation in Ontario was uncovered with $2.6 million in stolen vehicles seized, including four trucks, indicating the magnitude of organized crime challenges impacting the industry.
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Alabama trucker faces charges after late-night stand-off

An Alabama trucker was charged after a late-night standoff with police at a Greene County travel center when he refused to move his semi truck parked in a restricted area.
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Quick thinking prevents tragedy in school bus-semi close call

Dash cam footage captured a close encounter between a school bus and a semi truck in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota, where quick reaction from the bus driver averted a potential tragedy without causing serious harm to the students and staff aboard.
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Border officers uncover massive drug stash in semi truck bust

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized a massive drug shipment hidden in a semi truck at the Pharr International Bridge, uncovering over a ton of methamphetamine valued at nearly $20 million.
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Petition to keep semis out of school zones gains support

A tragic accident in Palm Beach County has sparked a petition to ban semi-trucks from school zones during active hours, aiming to enhance safety for students.
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Winter storm leads to truck bans on New Jersey highways

A winter storm in New Jersey led to a ban on commercial vehicles on several major highways, aiming to keep roads safe and clear for essential services.
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New EV charging hub opens at Florida TA stop

A new bp pulse EV charging hub has opened at a TravelCenters of America location in Jacksonville, marking the start of a wider rollout intended to balance traditional and new energy needs for drivers along major highways.
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Louisiana State Police crack down on human trafficking

The Louisiana State Police intensified their efforts against human trafficking with a major campaign focused on inspecting commercial vehicles and employing aerial surveillance.
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Gun pointed at semi in Waco road rage incident

A road rage incident on IH-35 in Waco, Texas, involved two unauthorized Guatemalan nationals allegedly pointing a gun at a semi-truck, leading to their detention.
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Massive marijuana load discovered in Arkansas big rig stop

A traffic stop on I-40 in Crawford County led to the arrest of a truck driver after authorities found nearly 2,900 pounds of illegal marijuana in his rig.
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Trucker prevents major fire at Connecticut truck stop

A trucker in Milford, Connecticut, heroically prevented a major disaster by moving his burning semi-truck away from fuel pumps.
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Arizona's new bill may fine slow left-lane drivers

An Arizona bill proposes a $500 fine for slow drivers in the left lane of major interstates, intending to ease traffic and reduce accidents.
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