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Car driver doing donuts fatally crashes into parked truck

Two young individuals lost their lives after a car performing donuts collided with a parked truck in the Bronx, highlighting the dangers of reckless driving stunts on public roads.
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Trucker's swift reaction in icy collision highlights roadway risks

An 18-wheeler skidded into stopped vehicles on an icy Texas highway, causing injuries and reminding drivers of winter weather challenges.
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Stranded trucker robbed amid icy chaos in Memphis

A semi truck driver was stranded on icy Memphis roads, leading to an attempted robbery of the vehicle's cargo and raising questions about the city's response to winter emergencies.
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PS Logistics expands empire with acquisition of ELS flatbed division

PS Logistics enhances its flatbed transportation presence by acquiring the flatbed division of ELS, adding over 90 tractors and 240 over-length flatbed trailers to its fleet.
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Former truck driver gets house arrest for $112,000 wire fraud scheme

Former truck driver Johnny Bradford II receives supervised release and house arrest for his role in a wire fraud scheme, causing a loss of over $112,000 to Roadrunner Temperature Controlled.
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North Carolina trucker plans business expansion after $1 million lottery win

North Carolina truck driver wins $1 million lottery and plans to invest in expanding his trucking business.
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Colorado trucker cited for passing a stopped school bus

A truck driver in South Routt County, Colorado, was cited for passing a stopped school bus, raising concerns about road safety and attentiveness around school zones.
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New TA Truck Stop Opens in Phoenix with 70 Parking Spaces

TravelCenters of America expands support for the trucking community with a new truck stop in Phoenix, featuring 70 parking spaces and amenities like a service center and driver's lounge.
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Trucking firm suspended after helicopter load hits highway sign

A trucking company in British Columbia, International Machine Transport Inc., has been ordered to stop operations after their truck hauling an oversized helicopter struck a highway sign, prompting an investigation and highlighting the challenges truckers face with permit compliance and road safety.
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FMCSA proposes significant UCR fee hike for trucking industry in 2025

The FMCSA proposes a 25% hike in UCR fees for 2025, impacting motor carriers, brokers, and related entities, which will contribute to safety enforcement programs, with the trucking community encouraged to express their views.
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NYSDOT dashcam captures risky car pass and snow plow collision

NYSDOT dashcam footage highlights the danger of winter driving as a car crashes while trying to pass a big rig on a snowy road, reminding drivers to exercise caution.
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FMCSA head Robin Hutcheson steps down, Sue Lawless steps in

FMCSA head Robin Hutcheson steps down to be succeeded by Sue Lawless, having focused on driver safety and quality of life improvements during her term.
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Truck narrowly averts major damage in Shenandoah jackknife crash

A semi-truck from AD Express Trucking jackknifed in Shenandoah, PA, under snowy conditions, damaging property but avoiding major impact to an ambulance building, highlighting the challenges truckers face in winter weather.
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RXO's AI system aims to ease gate congestion for truckers

RXO's AI-powered truck check-in system at their Laredo, Texas facility aims to streamline the check-in process and cut down on gate congestion and delays for truckers.
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Berkshire Hathaway completes acquisition of Pilot from Haslam family

Berkshire Hathaway's full acquisition of Pilot marks the end of the Haslam family's era, yet ensures continued support for truckers and the transport industry through its extensive travel center network.
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End of the road for humorous highway signs as new rules set in

The Federal Highway Administration's new 1,100-page manual mandates that states remove entertaining content from highway signs by 2026, emphasizing safety and clarity over playful engagement.
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Icy road conditions turn treacherous as semi truck overturns in Houston

An overturned semi truck on Houston's I-10 caused a hazardous materials spill, complicating traffic and emergency responses during icy weather conditions.
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GXO Logistics to lay off 211 workers at Memphis facility

GXO Logistics announces plans to cut 211 jobs at a Memphis facility by 2024 as operations with a key customer end, aiming to support affected workers during this transition.
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Estes integrates electric semis into its fleet for California deliveries

Estes enhances California delivery operations by incorporating 12 electric Freightliner eCascadia semis in a move towards greater sustainability and improved driver experience within the freight industry.
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