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Truckers' tip helps recover abducted North Carolina girl

A tip from the trucking community led to the safe recovery of an abducted 12-year-old girl in Mississippi, resulting in the arrest of the suspect.
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College Station bans commercial truck parking on city streets

A new ordinance in College Station, Texas, will prohibit commercial truck parking on city streets starting October 1, 2024.
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Truck driver wins lawsuit after wrongful firing for safety refusal

A truck driver has been awarded nearly $30,000 after being wrongfully fired for refusing to haul an oversize load without the necessary escort.
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Truck driver dies in accident at Eagan Coca-Cola plant

A 69-year-old truck driver from Taylor Trucking tragically died in an accident while working alone on a semi-trailer at the Reyes Coca-Cola bottling plant in Eagan, Minnesota, prompting an investigation.
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Truck driver falsely accused in I-5 crash receives apology

Washington State Patrol issued a $1.3 million settlement and a formal apology to trucker Shawn Foutch after wrongly accusing him in a 2022 I-5 crash caused by a trooper's error.
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Flatbed truck driver makes dangerous highway exit

A flatbed truck driver made a dangerously abrupt exit off a highway, narrowly avoiding a crash.
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Street takeovers cause disruptions in Cleveland, no injuries reported

Street takeovers over the weekend caused significant traffic disruptions in Cleveland, but no injuries were reported.
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Hurricane forces closure of key highways in North Carolina

Hurricane Helene has forced the closure of key highways in Western North Carolina, causing significant transportation disruptions and requiring a massive cleanup effort.
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Trucker sues TMC after being fired over dreadlocks

A trucker has filed a lawsuit against TMC Transportation for racial discrimination after being dismissed due to his dreadlocks, which he maintains for spiritual reasons.
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'Ice Pick Bandit' strikes truck stop in Tennessee

Vandals slashed 56 tires on eight semi-trucks at a Tennessee truck stop, illustrating the ongoing challenges faced by truckers.
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Semi truck crashes at George Washington Bridge toll plaza

A semi truck crash at the George Washington Bridge toll plaza caused significant traffic delays and required police intervention to redirect the vehicle.
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Truck driver sentenced for defrauding Bath and Body Works, Amazon

A truck driver was sentenced to 12 months in prison for defrauding Bath and Body Works and Amazon by illegally consolidating loads and failing to deliver shipments.
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Trucking company owner imprisoned for drug trafficking involvement

The owner of a Texas trucking company received a 25-year prison sentence for masterminding a drug trafficking operation transporting heroin and cocaine from Mexico to Chicago.
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Truckers clash at Ohio truck stop, police intervene

A confrontation between two truckers at an Ohio truck stop led to police intervention and charges of aggravated menacing.
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Navistar to rebrand as International Motors, LLC in 2024

Navistar will rebrand as International Motors, LLC in 2024, aiming to enhance customer experience with a focus on comprehensive truck and bus solutions.
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Pennsylvania trucking company pleads guilty to emissions tampering

A Pennsylvania trucking company faces an $80,000 fine and probation after admitting to disabling emissions controls on their diesel trucks, significantly increasing pollution levels.
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Semi truck hauling batteries overturns, causing major fire in LA

A semi truck carrying lithium-ion batteries overturned in San Pedro, California, causing a significant fire and resulting in major road closures.
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Former trucking company employee charged with embezzling millions

A former Union City trucking company employee faces 150 felony charges for allegedly embezzling $4.3 million.
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Ohio Turnpike toll plaza confusion leads to fatal crash

Confusion at the Swanton Township Toll Plaza contributed to a fatal multi-vehicle crash on the Ohio Turnpike involving hazardous material spills and multiple casualties.
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Fatal crash near Price, Utah involves semi truck, SUV, ATV

A fatal crash involving a semi truck, SUV, and ATV near Price, Utah caused severe delays on US 6.
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