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Former trucking owner fined millions for FedEx bribery scheme

A former co-owner of a trucking company was fined millions after pleading guilty to a decade-long bribery scheme involving FedEx employees to secure additional routes.
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Pickup driver's mistake causes semi truck pileup on I-44

A pickup driver's inattention caused a chaotic 9-vehicle pileup on I-44 in Oklahoma, demonstrating the critical need for drivers to remain alert on the road.
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Thieves make off with trailer full of Red Bull

Thieves in Northeast Philadelphia stole a trailer full of Red Bull from a parked truck behind a shopping center, sparking a search for three suspects.
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Trucker cited for high speed at inspection site

A trucker received a citation for driving 55 mph in a California inspection zone with a 3 mph limit, highlighting the importance of adhering to safety regulations.
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FMCSA grants five-year securement exemption for ag haulers

The FMCSA has approved a five-year securement exemption for agricultural haulers, allowing greater flexibility in transporting hay and cotton bales while maintaining safety standards.
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Semi truck hits Beard Road overpass on Ohio Turnpike

A semi truck hit the Beard Road overpass on Ohio Turnpike, dislodging its cargo onto the shoulder, as investigators work to understand the cause of the accident.
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Manure spill on I-180 in Pennsylvania delays traffic

A manure spill on I-180 in Montoursville, Pennsylvania, caused traffic delays as crews cleaned up the mess while authorities searched for the responsible truck driver.
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Polk County limits semi-truck traffic on Highway 30

Authorities in Polk County, Tennessee, have restricted semi-truck use on Highway 30 due to safety concerns and increased traffic from detouring truckers.
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Semi truck rollover highlights need for securing cargo safely

A semi truck rollover on the North I-35/I-80 ramp highlights the importance of securing loads properly to prevent accidents.
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Pennsylvania makes Giant's Despair safer for truckers

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has introduced new safety measures on Giant's Despair road, including flashing signs and a chime system, to enhance trucker safety and reduce accidents.
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Truckers receive automatic alerts for Colorado's tricky roads

The Colorado State Patrol's use of geofencing technology sends automatic alerts to truckers' devices to enhance safety on challenging mountain roads.
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Veteran truckers deliver Capitol Christmas tree across America

Veteran truckers Fred Austin and John Schank are transporting the 2024 Capitol Christmas Tree from Alaska to Washington, D.C., showcasing the vital role of truckers in a 4,000-mile journey filled with community events.
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Truck stuck overnight on rough GPS-guided route in California

A semi truck in California spent 10 hours stuck on an unsuitable dirt road after following misleading GPS directions, thankfully without any reported injuries.
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Semi truck detours creating chaos on Tennessee mountain roads

The closure of I-40 in Tennessee has rerouted semi trucks onto narrow mountain roads, causing frequent incidents of trucks getting stuck and creating chaos for local communities.
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Semi truck incident on I-94 involving stolen excavator

A semi truck struck an I-94 overpass in Detroit while hauling a stolen excavator, causing a major cleanup amid loose equipment and leaking fluids.
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Trucker faces uncertainty in early morning San Antonio tragedy

An elderly man tragically died after being struck by a semi-truck in a busy San Antonio intersection, highlighting the unpredictable conditions truckers encounter daily.
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Semi truck overturns on I-95, spilling pumpkins

A semi truck carrying pumpkins overturned on I-95 near Colonial Heights, creating a large pumpkin spill and prompting a cleanup effort.
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Ohio trucker's fate uncertain with new court hearing

Ohio trucker Calvin Neyland, convicted of a double murder at Liberty Trucking, faces a competency hearing that could influence his death row sentence.
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Truck crashes with lithium-ion batteries cause road chaos

Recent truck crashes involving lithium-ion batteries in California and Nevada have caused significant road closures and raised concerns about transporting these volatile materials.
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New York misses electric truck chargers despite upcoming rule

New York faces challenges as no electric truck chargers are installed ahead of the 2025 "Advanced Clean Truck" rule, leaving truckers concerned about the lack of infrastructure support.
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