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Semi crashes into wall, injuries and community heroics follow

A semi-truck crash in Warrenton, Missouri, led to injuries and showcased the heroic response of local steelworkers who rushed to aid the driver.
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Fatal crash on icy Texas bridge, truck involved

A severe crash on an icy Texas bridge led to five fatalities and multiple injuries, involving two vans, a pickup, and a semi truck, as authorities continue their investigation.
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Kenworth and Peterbilt truck owners warned of recall risks

PACCAR is recalling over 1,100 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks due to throttle pedal issues that could lead to accidents, affecting 2023-2024 models.
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Tow truck rear-ends car, causing Highway 400 shutdown

A tow truck rear-ended a car on Highway 400 in Ontario, causing major damage and temporarily shutting down the southbound lanes.
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Minnesota trucker honored for four million safe miles

Minnesota trucker Roger Zima received the 2024 Minnesota Driver of the Year award for achieving more than four million accident-free miles over his 39-year career, exemplifying the skill and dedication that keep America's highways safe.
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Quick actions by truckers prevent pile-up on icy I-10

Quick-thinking truckers prevented a major accident on icy I-10 as a utility truck lost control, avoiding further chaos and ensuring everyone's safety.
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Rhode Island plans to restart truck-only toll collection in 2025

Rhode Island plans to restart truck-only tolls in 2025, aiming to generate $40 million annually despite previous legal challenges.
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Truck driver and dog rescued from icy ditch in Colorado

A truck driver and his dog were safely rescued after their rig slid into a cold irrigation ditch off Highway 14 in Colorado.
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Semi truck crash disrupts repairs and power in Pennsylvania

A semi truck crash in Newberry Township, Pennsylvania, led to power outages and extensive damage to a repair shop, while fortunately causing no injuries.
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Icy roads cause semi truck crash and strand drivers

A semi truck jackknifed on Highway 231 in Alabama due to icy conditions, stranding about 200 drivers and causing road closures.
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Tractor trailer fire causes major backup on I-75

A tractor trailer fire on I-75 in Monroe County, Georgia, caused traffic chaos amid icy conditions, with some lanes reopening after delays.
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Trucker's GPS misguides him into restricted I-40 section

A trucker relying on his GPS ended up blocking a closed section of I-40 in Tennessee, leading to an arrest and highlighting the challenges of navigating around damaged routes.
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Tragic collision claims five lives in North Carolina crash

A tragic accident in Bladen County, North Carolina, took five lives when an SUV ran a stop sign and collided with a semi truck.
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Major pile-up on I-94 involves six semi trucks

A major pile-up on I-94 near Hartford, Michigan, involved six semi trucks and ten passenger vehicles, temporarily closing eastbound lanes but thankfully resulting in only minor injuries.
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Mobile home stuck on tracks halts train traffic in New Mexico

A mobile home became stuck on railroad tracks in Chaves County, New Mexico, prompting officials to halt train traffic and review the incident.
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Truck driver on trial again in 2007 murder case

Truck driver Bruce Mendenhall faces a new trial for the 2007 murder of Carma Purpura, adding to his previous convictions for murders linked to his trucking routes.
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Chain-reaction crash involving four semis blocks I-69 traffic

A chain-reaction crash involving four semi trucks on I-69 in Richmond, Texas, caused significant traffic disruptions due to black ice and snowy conditions.
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Truckers narrowly escape train collision after GPS blunder

Two truck drivers in Auburn, Washington, narrowly avoided tragedy when their GPS led them onto train tracks, resulting in a collision with a train but leaving them unharmed.
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Intoxicated driver crashes into Indiana weigh station off I-94

An intoxicated driver in Indiana crashed into a weigh station on I-94, causing extensive damage but thankfully no injuries.
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Explosion at Tyson Foods plant kills trucker's wife

A tragic explosion at a Tyson Foods plant in Georgia killed a trucker's wife and injured 12 others, prompting state leaders to demand answers from an ongoing investigation.
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