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Semi truck crashes into active paving zone on I-80

A semi truck with brake problems crashed into a paving crew on I-80 near Arlington, Wyoming, leaving three workers hurt but all released after treatment.
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Trucker killed in I-75 hit-and-run after semi crash

A Tennessee trucker was killed on I-75 in Marietta, Georgia, after being struck in a fatal hit-and-run while outside his rig following a crash with another semi.
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School bus collides with empty gas tanker outside truck stop

A school bus carrying students hit an empty gas tanker outside a Bishopville, South Carolina truck stop, sending nine people to the hospital with minor injuries and closing the road for about an hour.
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Former state trooper sentenced for giving out bogus CDL scores

A former Massachusetts State Police trooper was sentenced to prison for giving out fake CDL test scores to at least 17 applicants, including some who didn’t even take the exam.
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Oily rags blamed for semi-trailer explosion near Reno, Nevada

Oily rags left inside a semi-trailer caused an explosion and fire on private property near Reno, Nevada, with no injuries reported.
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Three die after semi attempts U-turn on Florida’s Turnpike

Three people lost their lives after a minivan collided with a semi truck attempting a U-turn in an official-use-only area on Florida's Turnpike in St. Lucie County.
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Six killed after car and van crash into semi on I-485

Six people died when a car and a van crashed into a semi on I-485 near Charlotte, prompting a 90-day traffic enforcement effort by local authorities.
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Truck makers sue California over new emissions rules

Four major truck manufacturers sued California in federal court, arguing that the state’s new emissions rules make it nearly impossible to plan which trucks to build and sell.
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Truckers push through historic Chattanooga flooding as I-24 closes

Truckers kept supplies moving and helped support rescue efforts as historic flooding shut down I-24 in Chattanooga, leaving several dead and parts of the city underwater.
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Former Amazon manager admits to $1.5 million trucking fraud scheme

A former Amazon transportation manager in Arizona admitted to changing shipping rates and scamming the company out of $1.5 million using a trucking invoice scheme.
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Kentucky launches speed cameras in work zones, hefty fines possible

Kentucky is installing speed cameras in highway work zones with fines up to $500 for speeding, following new state law after a rise in work zone crashes.
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Truck drivers win $4.25 million settlement over Lytx cameras

A $4.25 million settlement was reached after truck drivers claimed Lytx collected facial scans without their written consent using inward-facing cameras.
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Diesel mechanic shortage worsens as shops struggle to hire

A new report found that nearly 1 in 5 diesel mechanic jobs remain unfilled as shops across the country struggle with worker shortages, high training costs, and tool expenses.
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Car thieves hijack semi hauling milk during wild LA chase

Two men stole a semi hauling milk during a wild police chase across Los Angeles, leaving the suspects still at large and the trucker unharmed.
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Truck driver fined after fatal Route 302 crash in New Hampshire

A truck driver was fined after a crash on Route 302 in New Hampshire that claimed the life of a pickup driver, with more serious charges dropped and the case now closed.
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EPA to update DEF rules, giving truckers more time

The EPA updated diesel exhaust fluid rules to give truckers and farmers more time to fix DEF issues and help cut down on unexpected breakdowns.
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Electric semi charging stations planned along I-10 corridor

A new electric semi charging corridor is planned for a 250-mile stretch of I-10 between Southern California and Phoenix, with stations set for Blythe and the Phoenix area.
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Excavator hits two I-90 bridges, no injuries reported

A truck hauling an excavator struck two I-90 overpasses in New York, causing bridge damage but no injuries.
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Semi hauling Tesla batteries rolls, causes major backup on I-80

A semi hauling Tesla batteries rolled over on I-80 near Reno, spilling its load across the highway and causing hours of traffic delays.
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Nebraska troopers pull trucks for brake and tire violations

Nebraska troopers pulled 17 trucks and 2 drivers off the road in Buffalo County after a one-day inspection blitz uncovered over 200 brake and tire violations.
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