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Worker's tragic fall into pork fat tanker raises safety concerns

A tragic accident occurred when a worker fell into a pork fat-lined tanker at a Louisville trailer wash, prompting safety discussions and an investigation by local authorities.
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Trial of trucker accused in fatal Oregon crash begins

The court case of trucker Lincoln Smith, accused of causing a fatal crash in Oregon that killed seven farmworkers, is underway, with the defense claiming he was fatigued and not impaired by drugs during the incident.
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Tanker overturns on curve, spills liquid fertilizer on highway

A tanker truck overturned on a curve in Iowa, spilling liquid fertilizer across the highway and highlighting the challenges of maintaining stability at high speeds.
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Trucker's dash cam captures crucial evidence in I-40 shooting

A trucker's dash cam on I-40 in Nashville captured key footage of a minivan involved in a fatal shooting, aiding investigators to track down the suspect.
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Ice Pick Bandit strikes Southfork Truck Stop again

The Ice Pick Bandit struck the Southfork Truck Stop in Arkansas again, damaging 296 semi truck tires and costing truckers around $45,000.
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Alabama trucking leader John Summerford passes, leaving a legacy

John Summerford, a cherished leader in the Alabama trucking industry, passed away at 74, leaving behind a legacy of growth and community impact through Summerford Truck Line Inc. and other ventures.
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Semi truck strikes hanging dump bed on I-77 bridge

A semi truck collided with a hanging dump bed on I-77, causing a five-hour closure while the scene was cleared.
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Trucker rescued after dramatic crash off bridge into lake

A dramatic rescue unfolded when a semi truck veered off the Twin Span Bridge in New Orleans into Lake Pontchartrain, causing significant traffic delays.
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Semi crash on I-20 hits construction equipment, delays traffic

A semi truck crash on I-20 near Atlanta caused traffic delays after colliding with construction equipment, leaving cleanup crews working to clear the scene.
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Illinois traffic stop leads to major drug haul

A California truck driver was arrested in Illinois after a routine traffic stop uncovered over 10 kilograms of suspected cocaine on I-80.
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Motorist crashes into parked semi at Haverhill rest area

A fatal accident at a Haverhill rest area left a car driver dead after crashing into a parked semi, while the truck driver remained unharmed.
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Semi truck rear-ends snowplow, highlighting winter road dangers

A semi truck rear-ended a snowplow on I-80 in Wyoming, emphasizing the challenging winter road conditions that both truckers and road crews face.
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California smuggling operation nets $200 million in fake goods bust

Eight individuals were arrested in a California smuggling operation involving trucking companies that illegally imported $200 million in counterfeit goods from China.
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Bridgestone shutting down Tennessee tire plant by 2025

Bridgestone plans to close its Tennessee tire plant by July 2025, impacting 700 jobs as part of a strategy to streamline operations and enhance competitiveness.
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Arizona's new system gives truckers real-time parking updates

Arizona introduces a new Truck Parking Availability System on I-10, providing real-time updates to help truckers find safe and legal parking spots more easily.
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Trucker tragically crushed against dock at Texas plant

A truck driver tragically lost his life after being crushed against a dock at a Seguin, Texas bottling plant, prompting an ongoing investigation by local police.
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Driverless trucks complete 100 trips in fracking operations

Kodiak Robotics' autonomous trucks successfully completed 100 proppant deliveries in the rugged terrain of the Permian Basin, marking a milestone in driverless technology for the trucking industry.
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Ohio Turnpike's new fees pressure truckers over missed tolls

Ohio truckers face potential collection actions and vehicle registration holds in 2025 due to fees on unpaid tolls following misunderstandings with the new open road tolling system.
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New conveyor bridge on I-44 raises trucker concerns

Oklahoma's new conveyor bridge on I-44 reduces concrete truck trips during road construction, raising concerns about its impact on truck drivers.
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Lawmakers aim to simplify CDL process for new truckers

Lawmakers are proposing the LICENSE Act to streamline the CDL process, addressing the truck driver shortage impacting U.S. supply chains.
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