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Pickup and tractor-trailer tumble off Interstate 95 embankment

On March 27, a pickup truck and a tractor-trailer both slid down a brushy embankment off Interstate 95 southbound near exit 19 in Westport, Connecticut, landing in a precarious position.

Details of the crash: The incident occurred around 1:16 p.m., with the pickup ending up upside down under the larger truck.

  • Despite the dramatic tumble, the occupants managed to exit the wreckage on their own.
  • One person sustained injuries and required assistance using a stokes basket and rope due to the steep terrain.

Current status: The nature of the injuries remains unclear, and the cause of the accident is still being investigated by authorities.

FTC and Florida take down deceptive truck investment scheme

The FTC and Florida have shut down RivX for allegedly running a deceptive trucking investment scheme that left many investors without trucks or income.
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Cybersecurity risks in trucking: Experts warn of ELD vulnerabilities

A Colorado State University study exposes cybersecurity threats in the trucking industry through vulnerable Electronic Logging Devices that could risk vehicle control and data security.
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Atchafalaya Basin Bridge update ends split speed limits for trucks and cars

Louisiana's Atchafalaya Basin Bridge implements a uniform 60 mph speed limit for all vehicles and sets right-lane-only rules for trucks to enhance road safety.
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