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Flatbed truck driver makes dangerous highway exit

In a shocking video from October 1, 2024, a flatbed truck driver made a dangerously abrupt exit off a highway.

What happened: The trucker cut across multiple lanes from the far-left lane to the exit lane, narrowly avoiding a barrier wall and cutting off another driver.

  • The entire incident was captured on a dash cam. The driver who recorded the video exclaimed, "Oh no, dude. That was brutally dangerous."

Such reckless moves can easily lead to severe accidents on busy highways. Thankfully, no collision occurred in this instance.

FTC and Florida take down deceptive truck investment scheme

The FTC and Florida have shut down RivX for allegedly running a deceptive trucking investment scheme that left many investors without trucks or income.
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Cybersecurity risks in trucking: Experts warn of ELD vulnerabilities

A Colorado State University study exposes cybersecurity threats in the trucking industry through vulnerable Electronic Logging Devices that could risk vehicle control and data security.
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Atchafalaya Basin Bridge update ends split speed limits for trucks and cars

Louisiana's Atchafalaya Basin Bridge implements a uniform 60 mph speed limit for all vehicles and sets right-lane-only rules for trucks to enhance road safety.
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