November 04, 2024

Semi truck clips car in I-280 lane change accident

Steve Smith

A traffic camera captured a collision between a semi truck and a car on Iowa's I-280 on October 31, 2024.

The big picture: The crash occurred around 4 p.m. near Davenport when a semi truck changed lanes and clipped a black car.

The collision caused the car to spin multiple times.
It eventually hit the center median guardrail and stopped.

By the numbers: No injuries were reported from the incident.

What happened: Authorities reviewed the video footage to understand the dynamics of the crash better.

Between the lines: This highlights the importance of careful lane changes on busy highways.

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.

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.

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.