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Tractor trailer crash triggers massive 18-vehicle pile-up on I-95

A tractor trailer crash on I-95 in Miami-Dade County triggered an 18-vehicle pile-up that injured 29 people and shut down the southbound lanes for hours.
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Surveillance video shows SUV hit semi in Dallas crash

Surveillance video showed an SUV hitting a semi truck with a Dallas Cowboys logo in an early morning crash on S. Cockrell Hill Rd that left the SUV driver seriously injured.
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FMCSA threatens shutdown of Hope Trans after fatal Texas crash

The FMCSA is threatening to shut down Hope Trans LLC after a fatal semi truck crash near Terrell, Texas, and claims the company failed safety checks and drug testing requirements.
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Truck driver detained after wrong-way run on I-55 bridge

A truck driver was detained after driving the wrong way on the I-55 Memphis-Arkansas Bridge, with police needing to physically remove him from the cab.
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Truck’s brakes catch fire soon after safety week inspection

A semi truck’s rear brakes caught fire just after a Brake Safety Week inspection at the Carson Weigh Station in Virginia, highlighting how fast brake problems can turn serious on the road.
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Firefighter finds giant python hiding in semi truck engine

A firefighter in Miami-Dade County pulled a giant Burmese python out of a semi truck engine after the snake was discovered during a pre-trip inspection.
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Truck detours stretch 38 miles after major bridge closure

A semi truck strike forced the closure of the White River Bridge in Washington, leading to a 38-mile detour for truckers and no set timeline for repairs.
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Troopers find 50 pounds of fentanyl in car hauler bust

Oklahoma troopers pulled over a car hauler on I-40 and found nearly 50 pounds of fentanyl hidden inside a vehicle on the trailer.
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Roehl offers more options for drivers looking to start or grow

Roehl is rolling out new driving jobs and training programs to help more people start or advance their trucking careers with added support and stability.
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EPA challenges California’s clean truck rules for out-of-state drivers

The EPA said California’s Clean Truck Check rules for out-of-state trucks may violate federal law and could drive up costs for truck drivers.
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Truck taken off the road after inspectors find 24 violations

Iowa State Patrol took a truck off the road in eastern Iowa after inspectors found 24 violations, with nine serious enough to place both the vehicle and driver out of service until repairs were made.
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Chain law season returns for trucks running the Rockies routes

Colorado's chain law for commercial vehicles over 16,000 pounds returns September 1, requiring truckers running the Rockies routes to carry and use chains through May 31 to avoid hefty fines.
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Florida adds 23 truck checkpoints after deadly turnpike crash

Florida set up 23 new truck checkpoints after a deadly turnpike crash, focusing on driver paperwork, English tests, and immigration enforcement concerns.
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CVSA launches brake blitz, inspectors watching drums and rotors

CVSA’s annual Brake Safety Week saw inspectors across North America focusing on truck brake drums and rotors, resulting in trucks with brake issues being taken off the road until repairs are made.
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Railroads team up to pull more freight off the highway

BNSF and CSX are launching new coast-to-coast rail services aimed at moving more freight by train instead of trucks, creating more competition for long-haul trucking routes.
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Gunfire erupts at semi in I-84 construction zone road rage

A motorist fired several gunshots at a semi truck during a road rage incident in an I-84 construction zone near Blooming Grove, Pennsylvania, before fleeing the scene.
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Tour bus overturns on I-90 in New York, causing multiple deaths

A tour bus rolled over on I-90 in New York, leading to multiple deaths and dozens injured, causing hours-long highway closures.
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Oversize loads banned from I-80 tunnel after recent crashes

Oversize loads are banned from the Green River Tunnel on I-80 in Wyoming after recent crashes and ongoing repairs have caused lane closures and traffic delays.
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ICE arrests semi truck passenger after deadly illegal U-turn crash

ICE took a semi truck passenger into custody after a deadly illegal U-turn crash on the Florida Turnpike that left three people dead.
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U.S. halts work visas for truckers after deadly crash

The U.S. paused work visas for truck drivers following a deadly Florida crash involving a non-citizen driver, citing concerns over road safety and the need to protect American truckers' jobs.
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