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Car driver causes semi crash and fire on Oklahoma overpass

A car driver lost control and hit a semi on the Will Rogers Turnpike in Oklahoma, causing the rig to fall off an overpass and catch fire, while the trucker escaped with only minor injuries.
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Multiple rockslides block I-40, repair work could take weeks

Multiple rockslides shut down I-40 near the Tennessee-North Carolina line, leaving a major mess for crews to clear and forcing drivers onto long detours that could last weeks.
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Missing dog travels 40 miles hidden on another big rig

A missing dog that vanished from a Houston truck stop was found safe after traveling 40 miles hidden between the cab and fuel tank of another big rig.
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Truckers urged to check brakes as I-80 fire risk rises

Truckers on I-80 are being reminded to check their brakes as fire risk rises, with local crews clearing brush and safety groups sharing maintenance tips to help prevent wildfires this summer.
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Troopers blitz I-10 and I-40, spot hazmat and tire issues

Arizona troopers stopped hundreds of trucks on I-10 and I-40 during a weeklong blitz, finding hazmat leaks, tire problems, and other violations.
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Troopers pull over 27 vehicles in unsecured load sweep

Washington State troopers pulled over 27 vehicles during a two-hour crackdown on unsecured loads in Snohomish County, with several violations found among both trucks and passenger vehicles.
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Truckers warned of superload traffic delays along Oregon routes

Truckers traveling eastern Oregon this summer should expect traffic delays and slow-moving superloads along major routes between the Port of Morrow and the Idaho border.
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Semi dangles off Route 30 bypass, closes westbound lanes

A semi crash left a trailer dangling off the Route 30 bypass in Pennsylvania, closing all westbound lanes and triggering a traffic investigation.
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Trooper stops semi hauling SUVs in unusual but legal way

An Arizona trooper pulled over a semi hauling two SUVs in an unusual setup through Phoenix, but officials said the load was secure and legal.
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Blowout sparks semi trailer fire hauling race car on I-40

A blown trailer tire sparked a fire on a semi hauling a race car on I-40 in Tennessee, causing traffic delays but leaving the driver and race car unharmed.
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Car dangerously passes semi on shoulder, risking serious crash

Dash cam video from a Kansas highway showed a car dangerously passing a semi on the shoulder, highlighting the daily risks truckers face from reckless car drivers.
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Trucker loses home to tornado but stays to feed neighbors

After losing his home in a St. Louis tornado, trucker Tony Stewart has been sleeping in his rig and grilling free meals daily for over 100 neighbors in need.
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Double-decker bridge coming to help fix Brent Spence bottleneck

Ohio and Kentucky revealed plans for a double-decker bridge beside the Brent Spence Bridge to help fix freight congestion, with construction starting later this year and no tolls involved.
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Inspectors pull nearly 400 trucks during brake safety blitz

Inspectors pulled nearly 400 trucks out of service for brake violations during a one-day surprise blitz across North America, with over 91% of trucks passing the checks.
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UNFI warehouse closure in Pennsylvania will leave 172 truckers jobless

UNFI's warehouse closure in Schnecksville, Pennsylvania will put 172 truck drivers and over 700 total workers out of a job after the end of a major grocery contract.
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Pickup driver killed after trying to board moving semi on I-70

A pickup driver in Kansas City died after trying to board a moving semi on I-70, causing major traffic delays during rush hour.
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Stabbing suspect crashes stolen semi truck off Indiana bridge

A man accused of stabbing a woman in Wisconsin stole a semi truck, led police on a chase, and crashed off a bridge in Indiana before being caught.
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Ohio trucking couple admits to $900,000 pandemic loan fraud

An Ohio trucking couple pleaded guilty to wire fraud after obtaining over $900,000 in pandemic relief funds using false information for several trucking companies.
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CHP stops runaway semi going wrong way on interstate

CHP stopped a runaway semi that crossed the median and was driving the wrong way on I-5 in Siskiyou County, with no drugs or alcohol involved and no injuries reported.
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Fuel tanker crash and fire demolishes bridge, closes I-20

A fuel tanker crash and fire under a bridge on I-20 in South Carolina forced a full interstate closure and destroyed the overpass, with crews working quickly to reopen the highway.
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