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Truck Crashes Into California Starbucks After Medical Emergency; Driver Trapped by Electrical Hazard

OCEANSIDE, Calif. — A truck driver was trapped inside his cab early Wednesday morning after crashing through a Starbucks in Oceanside, California, following a medical emergency. The incident occurred just before 4:45 a.m. on May 7 at the Starbucks located on North Coast Highway near State Route 76. According to the San Diego Union-Tribune, the driver experienced a medical event, ran a...

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2025-05-09 00:38:19

Truck Driver Charged With Manslaughter After Double Fatality Crash in Thomasville, Alabama

THOMASVILLE, Ala. — A truck driver has been charged with two counts of vehicular manslaughter following a deadly crash that claimed the lives of two people in Thomasville on Tuesday, May 6. The crash happened shortly before noon on southbound Highway 43 at the intersection with South Industrial Park Drive. According to the Thomasville Police Department (TPD), a loaded semi truck and...

American Truck Drivers

2025-05-08 17:56:40

SUV and Tractor-Trailer Collide on Route 11 in St. Lawrence County; Roadway Reopened

WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWNY) — A section of Route 11 in St. Lawrence County was shut down for several hours Friday morning following a crash between an SUV and a tractor-trailer just north of Gouverneur. State police say the collision happened shortly before 10 a.m. when 26-year-old Darryl Martinez of Elizabeth, New Jersey, turned into the path of the tractor-trailer driven by 42-year-old...

Truck Drivers Life

2025-05-07 17:59:31

CVSA Announces Enforcement of English Proficiency Standards for Commercial Truck Drivers Starting June 25, 2025

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced that beginning June 25, 2025, commercial vehicle operators in the U.S. who fail to comply with federal English language proficiency (ELP) requirements will be placed out-of-service. This significant announcement comes days after President Trump signed an Executive Order reversing a 2016 directive that prevented authorities from...

American Truck Drivers

2025-05-07 02:27:06

Driver Rescued from Semi Truck Hanging Off Louisville's Kennedy Bridge Overpass

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Emergency crews rescued a semi-truck driver after his vehicle ended up hanging over the side of the Kennedy Bridge in downtown Louisville Wednesday morning. According to Louisville Metro Police, the incident occurred around 9:50 a.m. on I-65 South. The semi driver reportedly lost control, hitting the bridge railing and causing the truck cab to dangle dangerously over...

American Truck Drivers

2025-05-04 16:14:48

One Dead in Crash Involving Two Semi Trucks on I-59 in Forrest County, Mississippi

FORREST COUNTY, Miss. — Authorities have confirmed one fatality following a serious crash involving two 18-wheelers on Interstate 59 near the intersection with U.S. Hwy 98 on Friday morning. The crash occurred around 10:27 a.m., blocking all southbound lanes on I-59. Emergency responders from the Hattiesburg Fire Department reported an entrapment at the scene, and the Hattiesburg Police...

American Truck Drivers

2025-05-02 19:24:02

NTSB Sets Meeting to Determine Cause of Fatal 2023 Bus Crash Involving Parked Semi Trucks in Illinois

HIGHLAND, Ill. — The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) announced it will hold a public board meeting on May 20, 2025, to determine the probable cause of a deadly crash involving a Greyhound bus and three parked semi trucks at an Illinois rest area nearly two years ago. The fatal crash occurred on July 12, 2023, when a Greyhound motorcoach traveling westbound on Interstate 70,...

American Truck Drivers

2025-05-02 16:31:34

Hurricane-Force Winds Topple Semi Trucks and Damage Buildings in North Texas Storm

BAYLOR COUNTY, Texas — Hurricane-strength winds reaching up to 106 mph caused widespread damage in North Texas on Tuesday, April 29th, overturning semi trucks, trailers, and severely impacting buildings and businesses. The strongest gust was reported in Seymour, Texas, with speeds of 106 mph, while areas farther west, like Guthrie, saw hail up to five inches in diameter. Dramatic drone...

American Truck Drivers

2025-05-02 00:43:44

UDOT Highlights Fatal Truck Crashes to Reinforce English-Language Proficiency Enforcement

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has reinforced the Trump Administration’s recent executive order mandating English-language proficiency (ELP) among commercial truck drivers by highlighting two major fatal crashes attributed in part to drivers who lacked English skills. President Trump signed an Executive Order on April 28 rescinding a 2016 policy that loosened enforcement...

American Truck Drivers

2025-04-30 03:03:20

President Orders New Enforcement of Rules for America's Truck Drivers: English Proficiency Now Mandatory

On April 28, 2025, the President of the United States signed a new executive order aimed at strengthening safety regulations for America’s truck drivers. Under the new directive, all commercial motor vehicle operators must demonstrate sufficient English proficiency to read, understand, and communicate effectively on the nation’s roadways. The order emphasizes that truck drivers...

Truck Drivers Life

2025-04-28 23:50:14

Trump to Sign Executive Order Requiring English Proficiency for Commercial Truck Drivers

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump is set to sign a new executive order on Monday mandating that all commercial truck drivers operating in the United States must demonstrate proficiency in English. According to a White House document obtained by Breitbart News, the order asserts that English proficiency is a "non-negotiable safety requirement" for professional drivers. The order...

American Truck Drivers

2025-04-28 19:53:37

First Electric Semi Truck Stop Along I-5 Corridor Launches in California

COLTON, Calif. — The first of many planned electric semi truck stops along Interstate 5 has officially been switched on in California. On April 24, the flagship EV truck stop opened in Colton, serving as the first key stop along a planned 280-mile electric commercial vehicle (CMV) charging corridor between Los Angeles and Las Vegas. According to Electrek, the site features 12...

Truck Drivers Life

2025-04-26 15:58:10

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