Wild turkey survives big rig windshield strike
    A trucker got a serious surprise this week when a wild turkey went through the semi’s windshield — and lived to tell the tale.   The turkey strike took place on Tuesday, March 26, at Highway 3 and Inman Side Road near Kingsville, Ontario. According to Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), a wild turkey crashed through the windshield of a big rig as the truck was in motion. Surprisingly, OPP reported “no injuries” to either the truck driver or the turkey....
    από MEGA MISTAKES 2024-03-28 15:11:10 0 30
    Baltimore modifies official truck routes following bridge collapse
    The Baltimore City Department of Transportation has changed the city’s official truck routes to try to accommodate for increased traffic following the catastrophic collapse of the Frances Scott Key Bridge on Tuesday.   Baltimore Official Truck Routes After Bridge Collapse Officials say that the bridge collapse is expected to bring higher-than-usual traffic volumes to city roads, and to designated truck routes in particular. In order to minimize traffic...
    από MEGA MISTAKES 2024-03-28 15:04:44 0 37
    Truck driver arrested after ‘impaired driving spree’
    Canadian police arrested a truck driver following an ‘impaired driving spree’ during which he allegedly struck two vehicles, several trees, ran a red light and exceeded speed limits.   Around 6:30 p.m. on Monday, March 27, police responded to “multiple” calls about a red Kenworth tractor and flatbed trailer driving dangerously on Anthony Henday Drive in Edmonton, Alberta. Callers said that the Kenworth driver was swerving erratically and driving at speeds...
    από MEGA MISTAKES 2024-03-28 14:55:33 0 80
    Driver smuggled migrants for “friend” since his GF was off the truck
    Truck driver finally smuggled migrants for “friend” now that his girlfriend was no longer traveling with him, he told border patrol agents.   The incident began when truck driver John Wayne Peay pulled up to the Interstate 35 border checkpoint in Texas at about 3:25 p.m. on March 21st. According to the Laredo Morning Times, agents first became suspicious when they asked Peay if anybody else was inside the sleeper with him and he hesitated. Agents then...
    από MEGA MISTAKES 2024-03-28 14:50:43 0 17
    Big rig tumbles off California highway, driver ejected into Feather River
    A big rig driver survived a major crash off of a California highway into the Feather River earlier this month.   The crash occurred around 3:20 p.m. on March 19, 2024, near Rodger’s Flat in Plumas County, California. ABC 10 reports that a semi truck driver was traveling on Highway 70 unloaded after making a delivery when he veered onto a dirt shoulder, overcorrected, and the crashed off of the highway into the Feather River.   The truck driver was reportedly...
    από MEGA MISTAKES 2024-03-28 14:46:26 0 24
    I-95 is going to be a “real disaster” thanks to the collapsed bridge
    The collapsed bridge in Maryland is going to be a “real disaster” for Interstate 95 along the east coast, logistics experts say.    The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed early on Tuesday morning after it was hit by the container ship Dali, sending multiple vehicles, including a commercial truck, into the water. At least six people are still missing and are now presumed dead after the incident.  Now, all ship traffic has been suspended from the Port...
    από MEGA MISTAKES 2024-03-28 14:39:19 0 135
    Company to build 280 mile electric CMV charging corridor between Los Angeles and Las Vegas
    Greenlane Infrastructure announced plans to create a 280 mile electric CMV charging corridor between Los Angeles and Las Vegas.   In a March 27 announcement, Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA)-backed Greenlane laid out plans to construct a new commercial EV charging corridor along I-15 with “more than 100 chargers, modern amenities designed to increase the comfort of drivers, resilience for high uptime and ultimately moving freight more efficiently.” Initial...
    από MEGA MISTAKES 2024-03-28 14:33:58 0 49
    Suspects in hammer attack say that trucker struck first
    Two men facing charges for a hammer attack against a truck driver say that the trucker initiated the Interstate 495 altercation.    The incident occurred on March 25th on I-495 near Bolton, Massachusetts just before 2 p.m.  According to ABC 5, Javier Gutierrez Vargas and Juan E. Marin, the two suspects in the incident, saw the truck driver weaving in and out of traffic before he waved at them to pull over. The brother-in-laws did pull over, and that’s when...
    από MEGA MISTAKES 2024-03-27 15:10:11 0 109
    Big rig barrels through crash scene in dash cam video shared by Utah Highway Patrol
    The Utah Highway Patrol (UHP) shared dash cam video of a close call involving a big rig as a reminder to drivers of “the dangers of being out on the freeway.”   UHP said that the video was captured last week on I-15 in Iron County at the scene of a previous crash before police arrived. The crash left a damaged vehicle blocking I-15. Motorists saw an oncoming semi truck and attempted to warn the truck driver about the crash scene.   “The semi swerves and...
    από MEGA MISTAKES 2024-03-27 15:06:56 0 108
    Big Tex Trailers to shutter Idaho plant permanently
    Popular trailer manufacturer Big Tex Trailers will close down an Idaho plant, according to documents filed with the state.   According to a WARN Notice filed with the Idaho Department of Labor on March 8, 2024, Texas-headquartered manufacturer Big Tex Trailers will shutter their plant located at 312 W. Simplot Boulevard in Caldwell, Idaho. The plant closure is expected to take place by May 11, 2024.   A total of 127 workers are expected to be laid off as a result of...
    από MEGA MISTAKES 2024-03-27 15:02:23 0 67
    Baltimore bridge collapse: Here’s the latest detour and CMV travel info
    The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) has shared detour and CMV travel information for drivers attempting to navigate around Tuesday morning’s catastrophic bridge collapse in Baltimore.   At 1:30 a.m. on March 26, a cargo ship leaving the Port of Baltimore struck the (I-695) Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland. Several vehicles including a semi truck fell into the water below the bridge. Following the bridge collapse, MDTA released detour and...
    από MEGA MISTAKES 2024-03-27 14:54:47 0 162
    Three thoroughbred horses killed when big rig collides with Kentucky bridge embankment
    Multiple agencies in Kentucky responded on Monday to a major collision involving a semi truck hauling thoroughbred horses.   The crash occurred shortly before 5 a.m. on March 25 in Bardstown, Kentucky. According to the Bardstown Police Department (BPD), officers responded to Bluegrass Parkway at Exit 25 for a reported single vehicle crash.   BPD said that a semi truck hauling seven thoroughbred horses was traveling eastbound towards Lexington when the truck crossed over...
    από MEGA MISTAKES 2024-03-27 14:49:04 0 185
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