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Trucker survives late night ravine crash after falling asleep

A semi truck ran off I-17 near Anthem, Arizona late at night and ended up in a ravine after the driver reportedly fell asleep, but no injuries were reported.
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Police chase down stolen bobtail semi in Georgia pursuit

Police in Cobb County, Georgia chased down a stolen bobtail semi after a dangerous pursuit, ending with no injuries reported.
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Ohio to add 1,400 new truck parking spots by 2027

Ohio will add over 1,400 new truck parking spots across 33 sites by 2027, aiming to ease the parking shortage and support drivers in the state.
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Routine truck inspection in Tennessee uncovers $40,000 in stolen cargo

A routine truck inspection in Dickson County, Tennessee uncovered over $40,000 in stolen cargo linked to thefts from Arkansas and West Tennessee.
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Six killed after van and SUV end up under semi on I-485

Six people lost their lives and one was injured after a van and SUV ended up trapped under a semi on I-485 near Charlotte, with officials confirming the truck driver was not at fault.
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Two semi truck drivers killed in fiery Highway 12 crash

Two semi truck drivers lost their lives after a head-on crash and fire shut down Highway 12 in Mississippi.
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Trucker’s quick thinking stops bigger fire after tire blowout on I-24

A truck driver’s quick actions after a tire blowout on I-24 in Tennessee kept a trailer fire from becoming a bigger disaster and caused miles-long traffic backups.
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Semi truck explodes after multi-vehicle crash on I-59

A semi truck exploded in a massive fire after a multi-vehicle crash on I-59 near Hattiesburg, shutting down part of the interstate but causing no reported injuries.
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Semi truck leaves I-5, spills load of pink soda

A semi truck left I-5 near King County and spilled a load of pink soda cans through the woods, leading to lane closures for recovery.
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Scammers target truck buyers with fake dealer websites online

Scammers posing as a Missouri truck dealer have stolen over $223,000 from truck buyers nationwide through fake websites and online ads.
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Record fentanyl bust in South Carolina during routine truck stop

Law enforcement in South Carolina found 156 pounds of fentanyl and 44 pounds of meth hidden inside a semi during a routine truck stop, marking the state's largest fentanyl seizure to date.
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Multiple semis involved in deadly I-95 pileup during heavy rain

Two people died and several others were hurt after multiple semis and cars crashed during heavy rain on I-95 in South Carolina, shutting down the highway for hours.
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Orlando grandmother found dead near Tennessee truck stop

The body of an Orlando grandmother was found behind a Manchester, Tennessee truck stop, with police investigating the case as a homicide and searching for answers about her final days.
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Miami police pursuit ends with car crashing into semi truck

A police chase in Miami ended when a fleeing Dodge Charger crashed into a semi truck, with the truck driver unhurt and the suspect taken into custody.
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Team truck drivers sue Denny’s after being denied service

Two team truck drivers are suing Denny’s for $4 million after they say they were denied service at a Sioux Falls location in 2023 and allege discrimination.
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Cargo theft ring targets truckers hauling for big retailers

A Florida man was found guilty of running a cargo theft ring that targeted truckers hauling high-value loads for major retailers like Meta and Microsoft across several states.
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Fires at Canadian weigh stations under investigation after arson suspected

Police are investigating suspected arson after fires broke out at two Highway 97 weigh stations in British Columbia, both marked with similar graffiti.
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Catalytic converter theft ring leader admits to $600 million scheme

The leader of a coast-to-coast catalytic converter theft ring admitted to running a $600 million scheme selling stolen parts, with millions in cash and luxury goods seized by federal agents.
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FMCSA drops speed limiter plan after strong pushback from truckers

FMCSA ended its speed limiter proposal for trucks after major opposition from truckers, citing a lack of evidence the rule would improve highway safety.
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Trucker spots body in Missouri River while crossing bridge

A trucker passenger spotted a body floating in the Missouri River while crossing the I-435 bridge near Kansas City, leading to a police investigation.
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