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MTA Bus Collides with Crane in Queens Village, Several Injured

QUEENS VILLAGE, N.Y. — Several people, including an MTA bus driver and passengers, were injured Tuesday morning when a Q88 bus collided with a crane on Springfield Boulevard in Queens Village. The crash happened shortly after 7 a.m. when the bus was making a left turn and was struck on its left side by an overland crane moving through the intersection. Passengers described the...

Truck Drivers Life

2025-07-09 00:40:57

Firefighter Injured Battling Tractor-Trailer Fire on I-91 in Rocky Hill

ROCKY HILL, Conn. — A tractor-trailer fire shut down a stretch of Interstate 91 South in Rocky Hill Monday night and left one firefighter with a minor injury, according to fire officials. Crews were called to the scene around 9:34 p.m. near the Exit 23 on-ramp, where they found the tractor-trailer fully engulfed in flames. Officials said the trailer was hauling refrigerated food at the...

American Truck Drivers

2025-07-08 15:47:28

Semi-Truck Driver Killed After Illegal Maneuver Causes Crash on I-70 Near Crescent Junction

CRESCENT JUNCTION, Utah — A semi-truck driver was killed Sunday night when another truck made an illegal re-entry onto Interstate 70, causing a deadly rear-end collision near milepost 181, according to the Utah Department of Transportation. The crash occurred around 8:15 p.m. on July 6, when the driver of a 2024 Freightliner exited eastbound I-70 at a scenic overlook. Instead of...

American Truck Drivers

2025-07-08 00:45:48

Driver Cited After Truck Overturns on I-26, Spilling Dead Chickens in Spartanburg County

SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. — A tractor-trailer crash shut down Interstate 26 westbound for nearly 12 hours Tuesday after the truck overturned and spilled chicken carcasses across the highway near Dorman High School. According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP), the crash happened at mile marker 26 when the driver reportedly fell asleep at the wheel, veered into a cable...

Truck Drivers Life

2025-07-07 17:33:09

Semi-Truck Driver Killed in I-70 Crash Near Downtown Indianapolis

INDIANAPOLIS — A semi-truck driver was killed in a crash on Interstate 70 near the North Split in downtown Indianapolis Friday afternoon, authorities confirmed. The collision happened around 4:45 p.m. on July 4 in the westbound lanes of I-70 approaching I-65. According to an Indiana State Police spokesperson, the crash involved a semi tractor-trailer and a passenger vehicle....

Truck Drivers Life

2025-07-07 16:02:42

Truckers Applaud New Tax Reform But Say Overtime Pay Still Left Behind

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The recent passage of a major tax reform bill by the U.S. House of Representatives is bringing financial stability for many truckers, but industry leaders say it still leaves critical overtime pay issues unresolved. On July 3, lawmakers approved the One Big Beautiful Bill, which extends and modifies key parts of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Among its headline...

American Truck Drivers

2025-07-04 17:37:11

Happy Independence Day, America! 🇺🇸

Today, July 4th, we honor the birth of American independence — a day that unites millions in celebrating freedom, courage, and the enduring spirit of this nation. On this day in 1776, the Continental Congress formally adopted the Declaration of Independence, severing ties with British rule and paving the way for the creation of the United States. What began as thirteen colonies staking...

Truck Drivers Life

2025-07-04 17:08:45

Frozen Food Truck Overturns and Catches Fire on I-376 Near Pittsburgh Airport

FINDLAY TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A tractor-trailer carrying frozen food overturned and caught fire Thursday morning, shutting down eastbound lanes of Interstate 376 (Parkway West) near Pittsburgh International Airport. According to Pennsylvania State Police, the crash happened when the truck took a ramp too fast, causing it to roll over. Despite the dramatic scene and resulting fire, no...

Truck Drivers Life

2025-07-04 15:23:53

Phoenix Driver Becomes Stuck Under Semi-Truck Near Buckeye Road

PHOENIX — A woman drove her vehicle underneath a semi-truck and became stuck Thursday afternoon in an unusual crash that Phoenix Police are still investigating. The incident happened on July 2 near 24th Avenue and Buckeye Road, according to Phoenix Police Sgt. Brian Bower. Despite the dramatic scene, the woman’s injuries were not life-threatening, and she did not need to be...

Truck Drivers Life

2025-07-04 01:26:04

Car Trapped Under Publix Semi-Truck Near Pine Ridge Road in Collier County

COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. — Deputies responded early Thursday morning to a vehicle entrapment crash involving a Publix semi-truck near the entrance ramp of Pine Ridge Road westbound onto Interstate 75. The Collier County Sheriff’s Office reported that the crash was called in at 6:20 a.m. Responding crews found a passenger vehicle lodged under the semi’s undercarriage. Tow...

Truck Drivers Life

2025-07-03 16:31:27

Semi-Truck Crash in Greensboro Spills Diesel Fuel and Ground Turkey

GREENSBORO, N.C. — An early-morning crash involving a semi-truck shut down part of US 29 South in Greensboro on Thursday, causing both a diesel fuel spill and a messy load of ground turkey to leak onto the roadway. The crash happened near E Market Street, according to Greensboro Fire Chief Dwayne Church, who told WFMY News 2 that the impact caused the truck to leak about 50 gallons...

American Truck Drivers

2025-07-03 16:10:43

Attorney Says Driver Fatigue Still a Major Factor in U.S. Semi-Truck Crashes

TYLER, Texas — Recent crashes involving semi-trucks — including a deadly wreck — highlight how driver fatigue remains one of the leading causes of large truck collisions in the United States, according to East Texas attorney Brent Goudarzi. Federal regulations are clear: commercial drivers are limited to 11 hours behind the wheel after 10 hours off duty, cannot work more...

Truck Drivers Life

2025-07-02 18:25:26

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