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Truck driver's shaky hands lead to migrant discovery in sleeper berth

A Texas truck driver apprehended for transporting migrants illegally within the sleeper berth demonstrates the ongoing challenges at border checkpoints.
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BNSF pays $75 million to truckers over fingerprint privacy breach

BNSF Railway agrees to a $75 million settlement with truckers over improper fingerprint data collection at Chicago-area rail yards.
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Pilot lands plane at truck stop diner for surprise lunch visit

A pilot makes an unusual landing at a Michigan truck stop for a quick lunch, leaving diners and truckers alike intrigued by the unexpected visit.
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Man rides on semi truck hood in post-collision altercation

A man was filmed clinging to a semi truck's hood in Arlington, Texas, after a near miss involving his car, raising concerns but leaving many questions unanswered.
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Coors truck crashes into Popeyes after collision at traffic light

A Coors Light semi-truck collided with a Subaru and crashed into a Popeyes in Brooklyn, NY, resulting in hospitalization for the truck driver and a damaged restaurant.
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Trucker devastated after stolen rig is destroyed in police chase

Truck owner Edward Guardado suffers a major financial blow as his semi-truck is stolen and destroyed in a fiery police chase in Bakersfield, California.
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Troopers warn of fatigue risks after rig tumbles into a creek

Iowa State Patrol cautions against drowsy driving by citing a recent non-fatal big rig accident on I-380 where the truck ended up in a creek.
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Trucker on probation after GPS mistake leads to fatal accident

Truck driver Cody D. Weathers receives probation instead of prison time for a tragic GPS-guided accident that claimed a life in Ohio.
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Early morning fire at truck terminal leaves five semi trucks damaged

Firefighters tackled an intense fire that consumed several tractor-trailers at a Cuyahoga Heights trucking terminal, with investigations ongoing and no injuries reported.
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Log book oversight leads to major cocaine bust for two truckers

Indiana State Police arrest two truckers for cocaine trafficking following a log book violation during a routine traffic stop in Greenfield, Indiana.
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Kansas farmer and son hailed for daring rescue of unconscious trucker

Kansas farmer and son receive honors for their quick action in saving a trucker from a potential overpass crash on I-70 after he suffered a blackout.
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Truck driver dies by suicide after arrest at Texas border checkpoint

A truck driver involved in a suspected migrant smuggling was found deceased in a Texas border checkpoint cell after being detained by U.S. Border Patrol.
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Flexport relaunches Convoy to connect small carriers to global shippers

California-based Flexport Inc. has revived the digital freight broker Convoy to give small carriers access to a global network of shippers and enhanced freight booking features.
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Tragic loss of young worker under semi-trailer prompts safety concerns

19-year-old Jose Abrego met a tragic end after becoming trapped beneath a semi-trailer, prompting an investigation into the facility's safety practices following a previous fatal accident.
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Tragedy at Georgia Welcome Center as two truckers lose their lives in fiery crash

Two truck drivers tragically lost their lives in a fiery multi-truck collision at a Georgia Welcome Center in Port Wentworth, leaving the trucker community in mourning.
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Florida truckers rally against proposed home parking ban

Truckers in Loxahatchee and The Acreage, Florida rally against a proposed parking ban that threatens their ability to park commercial vehicles at home, highlighting the clash between residential desires and the necessities of local truck operators.
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Memphis cigarette delivery driver robbed at gunpoint during route

Memphis delivery driver robbed at gunpoint for cigarette haul, highlighting security risks for those in the transportation industry.
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Amazon van survives a dramatic split by an Amtrak train in Wisconsin

Amazon delivery van sliced by train in Wisconsin leaves driver uninjured; incident spotlights the need for better safety at unmarked rail crossings.
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Trucker fatally shoots girlfriend, standoff with police ensues

Trucker Clyde E. Young fatally shot his girlfriend, Amy Lynn Delacruz, in a company parking lot before being involved in a standoff that led to his own death in St. Charles County, Missouri.
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Texas border officials seize record meth haul at port of entry

CBP officers at the Texas border seized over 13,000 pounds of meth, valued at $117.1 million, marking the largest port of entry drug bust in U.S. history.
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