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Freight train collides with truck at Louisiana crossing

A freight train crashed into a semi-truck stuck on the tracks in Arcadia, Louisiana, underlining the risky situations truckers often contend with at railroad crossings.
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Big rig hits low bridge, spills candy in Pennsylvania

A big rig struck a low bridge in Pennsylvania, causing a candy spill but thankfully, no injuries occurred.
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Trucker unknowingly involved in Amber Alert resolution at stop

A truck driver was inadvertently involved in the resolution of an Amber Alert at a Nebraska truck stop, leading to the safe recovery of a missing pregnant teenager.
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Mississippi patrol increases watch on US 80 for truck detours

Mississippi Highway Patrol is monitoring US 80 closely as truckers reroute via this road to avoid I-20 construction, where strict bridge weight and height limits pose challenges.
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Three semi-truck crash on I-45 leads to major delays

Three semi-truck collision on I-45 near Madisonville caused significant delays, shutting down traffic in both directions for hours.
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Heavy storms cause road closures and flooding in Tennessee

Heavy storms and flash floods temporarily closed roads in Tennessee, causing major traffic disruptions for truckers, as emergency responders battled rising waters and strong winds.
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Pennsylvania targets speeders with hidden construction vehicles in April

Pennsylvania State Police will utilize hidden construction vehicles on the Turnpike in April to curb speeding in work zones and enhance safety for road workers and drivers.
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Tanker truck crash and fire causes I-95 collapse in Philly

A tanker truck crash on I-95 in Philadelphia led to a massive fire, causing part of the highway to collapse and highlighting ongoing challenges in road safety.
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Police officer thanks truckers for stopping dangerous chases

A grateful police officer highlights the crucial role truckers played in safely ending dangerous pursuits on the road.
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Dash cam footage captures road rage arrest in Florida

Dash cam footage showed a road rage incident in Florida where a driver brake-checked a work truck and brandished a gun, leading to his arrest.
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Volvo teaches kids the importance of truck safety in NC schools

Volvo's "Stop, Look, and Wave" program is teaching North Carolina kindergartners essential truck safety skills to help prevent pedestrian accidents.
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Pickup driver arrested for DUI after crashing into trooper's car

A pickup truck driver in Buckeye, Arizona was arrested for DUI after crashing into a parked trooper's vehicle on April 2, highlighting the risks of impaired driving.
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Snowstorm havoc: Mn crash highlights truckers' weather challenges

A snowstorm in Minnesota led to over 400 accidents, highlighting the severe weather challenges faced by truckers and resulting in a tragic collision between a semi truck and a pickup.
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Motorcyclist crashes into semi while fleeing Arizona trooper

A motorcyclist collided with a semi-truck on I-10 in Avondale, Arizona, while attempting to flee from a state trooper, resulting in critical injuries for the rider but leaving the truck driver unharmed.
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Trucker loses life in tragic crash with Tesla on turnpike

A tragic collision between a semi-truck and a Tesla on the Florida Turnpike resulted in the trucker's death, fuel spill, and traffic standstill.
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Springtime snowstorm disrupts truck routes with chain restrictions

A springtime snowstorm swept through Truckee, California, causing chain restrictions and numerous semi truck spinouts on the Interstate 80, as it continued to move eastward.
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Speeding pickup crashes into semi on turnpike, driver unharmed

A speeding pickup crashed into a semi on the Turner Turnpike, highlighting the dangers of speeding with the pickup driver miraculously unharmed.
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Supreme Court backs trucker fired over CBD product mishap

The Supreme Court ruled in favor of a trucker fired after a CBD product led to a positive THC test, allowing him to seek significant damages under a law usually used for organized crime cases.
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Lawmakers renew push for trucker restroom access rights

Lawmakers reintroduced the Trucker Bathroom Access Act to ensure truckers have restroom access at delivery and pickup sites, addressing a longstanding industry concern.
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Truck driver injured in shooting spree through California

A Las Vegas man's shooting spree through California left three people injured, including a truck driver at a gas station, before he was arrested on I-15.
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