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Border computer outage brings truck traffic to a halt

A computer outage at the New York/Canada border left thousands of truckers stuck in long backups as commercial crossings came to a halt for nearly two days.
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Famous Lowe’s cat missing after accidental ride on delivery truck

Francine, the beloved Lowe’s cat in Richmond, Virginia, went missing after accidentally catching a ride on a semi truck to a North Carolina distribution center, sparking a widespread search by the community.
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New Kansas truck stop to add parking and amenities

A new truck stop and travel plaza is set to open in Jackson County, Kansas by early 2027, bringing much-needed truck parking, driver amenities, and jobs to the area.
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Three killed, five injured in eight vehicle crash on I-55

Three people were killed and five injured after a semi truck struck slowing traffic on northbound I-55 near Festus, Missouri, triggering an eight-vehicle chain reaction.
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Man fleeing cops seriously injured after running in front of semi

A man fleeing police was seriously injured after running in front of a semi truck on I-95 in Biddeford, Maine.
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FMCSA cracks down on non-citizen CDLs after crash concerns

FMCSA started stricter rules for non-citizen CDLs after fatal crashes raised concerns about some states not following federal licensing requirements.
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Five men charged in New Mexico oil theft ring

Five men were charged for allegedly stealing millions of dollars in crude oil from New Mexico pipelines and reselling it using fake paperwork.
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Oklahoma port crackdown pulls 130 truckers off the road

Oklahoma officials and ICE removed 130 mostly out-of-state truck drivers from service during a three-day enforcement sweep at the Beckham County Port of Entry, focusing on paperwork and permit violations tied to out-of-state registrations.
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Viral video shows boss’s reaction to trucker’s 102 mph run

A trucker’s TikTok showing his boss’s upset reaction to a 102 mph run past a scale went viral, stirring debate online about trucking safety, speed, and the pressures drivers face.
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Car driver’s last-second exit causes truck to spill watermelons

A car driver’s sudden attempt to exit caused a truck hauling watermelons to stop quickly and spill its load, backing up traffic in Ohio.
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Florida bill would impound trucks for undocumented drivers

A Florida bill would require police to arrest undocumented migrants driving commercial trucks and impound the vehicle, with owners facing a $50,000 fine.
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Box truck shot at by semi driver in I-95 road rage

A semi driver fired shots at a box truck during a road rage incident on I-95 near Yulee, Florida, leading to a police search and arrest with no injuries reported.
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Truck driver wins $32 million after slip at ExxonMobil site

A truck driver was awarded $32 million after slipping on oil at an Illinois ExxonMobil site, with a jury finding the company fully at fault for her injuries.
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Whistleblower claims emerge after deadly I-20 mail truck crash

Whistleblower claims have surfaced after a deadly I-20 mail truck crash near Terrell, Texas, with a lawsuit alleging Hope Trans forced solo drivers on long postal runs and encouraged rule-breaking to boost profits.
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California told to stop issuing CDLs to ineligible foreign drivers

California was ordered to halt issuing CDLs to ineligible foreign drivers after a federal audit found widespread problems, raising concerns about highway safety and state compliance.
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Missing seats lead trooper to discovery in reefer trailer

A tractor-trailer crash on I-15 in Utah led troopers to find two girls riding in a refrigerated trailer because there were not enough seats in the cab.
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Chain-reaction crash with charter bus on I-70 claims six lives

A chain-reaction crash involving a semi, a charter bus with students, and other vehicles on I-70 near Etna, Ohio, killed six people and injured more than 40 others, with investigators pointing to traffic management issues and driver inattention.
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Trucker’s Paradise employees still waiting months for missing paychecks

Employees at Trucker’s Paradise truck stop in Gainesville, Texas said they waited months for overdue paychecks, with some still owed thousands as financial struggles mount.
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Overturned semi shuts down I-35 during morning rush

An overturned semi shut down I-35 in San Marcos, Texas, during the morning rush after the truck hit the center median, but no injuries were reported.
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Dashcam shows trucker asleep as rig narrowly misses disaster

Dashcam footage from Zimbabwe captured a trucker asleep at the wheel for nearly two minutes as his rig drifted across lanes, narrowly missing other vehicles before overturning off the highway.
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