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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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Semi truck's cookie spill on I-15 in Utah causes traffic chaos

A semi-truck accident involving spilled Subway cookies on Interstate 15 in Beaver County, Utah, led to a miles-long traffic backup and minor injuries to the truck driver.
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Trucker steps back from leading potential NYC boycott over Trump support

Trucker influencer Chicago1Ray retracts his role in leading a potential NYC trucker boycott in support of Trump, maintaining respect for drivers' autonomy in business decisions.
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Moving history: Truckers transport a 1916 train station to new home

A 1916 train station tied to World War II history has been successfully relocated in Hope, British Columbia, through the efforts of heavy haulers, reflecting truckers' pivotal role in preserving vital cultural landmarks.
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Truck driver unharmed after teens in stolen BMW crash during high-speed chase

A high-speed police chase in Los Angeles with a BMW SUV carrying six teenagers ended in a collision with a semi-truck, leaving no injuries to the truck driver while the investigation continues.
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