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Driver charged with DUI after causing semi to spill French fries

A Missouri driver is charged with DUI after causing a semi-truck to crash and spill thousands of pounds of French fries, with no injuries reported in the incident.
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School bus veers into semi truck, resulting in tragic loss in Rushville

A head-on collision between a school bus and a semi-truck in Rushville, Illinois, claims five lives, including students and drivers.
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Truck driver missing after GPS leads to West Virginia slope plunge

A West Virginia trucking accident causes an overturned semi and scattered lumber after a trucker follows GPS directions onto hazardous roads.
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Seed truck rollover claims lives of couple in highway accident

A husband and wife, John and Donelle Kilburg, tragically perished when their seed truck overturned on Highway 13 near Marion, Iowa.
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Motorist charged for destroying trucker's cell phone during road rage incident

Pennsylvania truck driver's cell phone is destroyed during a heated road rage confrontation with a motorist who now faces charges.
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Trucker skillfully avoids crash with fire truck on highway

A semi truck driver in Rochester skillfully avoided a collision with a fire truck, displaying emergency response expertise on Highway 52.
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Trucker hospitalized after concrete thrown from overpass hits rig

A truck driver was hospitalized after a concrete chunk thrown from an overpass shattered her windshield on the 101 Freeway, spotlighting the dangers faced by truckers.
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Nine lives lost in tragic semi and van collision on Wisconsin highway

Nine people have died in a collision between a van and a semi on State Highway 95 in central Wisconsin, with ongoing investigations by local authorities.
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Be ready for Operation Full House inspection blitz on I-10 in Arizona

Arizona's Ehrenberg Port of Entry anticipates a significant inspection surge on March 19th and 20th to check truck compliance with motor carrier regulations.
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Road rage incident between two truckers leads to gunfire on I-75

A heated road rage incident between two truck drivers on a Florida interstate leads to an exchange of gunfire, with no injuries reported following the confrontation.
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Tow truck driver attacks trucker with bag of feces

A Memphis truck stop dispute leads to a tow truck driver allegedly attacking a trucker with human waste and dismantling his semi, sparking legal action and concerns among the trucking community.
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Female trucker arrested for shooting girlfriend during argument

A female trucker in Baton Rouge is in custody after the fatal shooting of her partner, with the incident revealing a history of domestic disturbances.
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Trucker found deceased in semi's sleeper cab, police investigating

Massachusetts State Police are investigating after a man was found deceased in a semi-truck's sleeper cab at an I-495 rest area in Chelmsford.
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Dash cam footage captures trucker's dangerous overtaking on highway

A semi truck's dangerous overtaking maneuver caught on dash cam prompts reporting of the driver's actions, with no injuries ensuing from the risky highway move.
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Trucker fined for watching TV on phone while speeding

An Ontario trucker faces multiple charges after being caught speeding and watching "The FBI Files" on his phone, including no speed limiter and exceeding driving hours.
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I-55 Mississippi River Bridge closes for vital deck repairs

I-55 Mississippi River Bridge to undergo two-week closure for construction, impacting travel between Memphis and Arkansas with suggested detours via I-40.
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Car hauler's oversight leads to multiple bridge strikes on I-40

A car hauler's collision with multiple railroad bridges on I-40 highlights the critical need for height awareness in trucking operations.
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Semi truck dangles off overpass in early morning crash in Bath

A semi truck crashed on the I-86 in Bath, NY, leaving the cab hanging off an overpass and the driver hospitalized, underscoring the harrowing challenges truckers can face on the road.
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Tow crews brave blizzard to rescue big rigs trapped on I-80

Tow truck teams in Truckee, California, liberate big rigs buried by a severe blizzard, ensuring transport and road safety for truckers on I-80.
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Dash cam footage shows trooper's escape from inattentive semi driver

An Idaho trooper narrowly evades a semi-truck on I-84, highlighting the perils first responders face and underscoring the critical need for driver vigilance.
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