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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

Ohio Truck Driver Sentenced for I-70 Crash That Killed Six, Including Three Students

NEWARK, Ohio — An Ohio semi-truck driver found guilty of vehicular homicide in connection with a deadly chain-reaction crash that killed six people on Interstate 70 in 2023 was sentenced Monday in a Licking County courtroom. Jacob McDonald, 61, was sentenced to 180 days in jail for each of six counts of misdemeanor vehicular homicide, to be served consecutively. Due to Ohio’s...

Truck Drivers Life

2025-07-02 17:46:48

New ATRI Report: High Costs and Weak Demand Squeeze Trucking Profitability

A new report from the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) highlights the tough financial reality facing the U.S. trucking industry as it continues to grapple with a freight recession and rising non-fuel costs. Released July 1, ATRI’s “An Analysis of the Operational Costs of Trucking” found that average per-mile operating costs fell slightly — by 0.4% to...

Truck Drivers Life

2025-07-02 16:50:04

Two Killed in Fiery Crash Involving Semi, Box Truck, and Pickup on I-96 in Ionia County

LANSING, Mich. — Two people were killed Tuesday afternoon in a multi-vehicle crash that erupted into flames on Interstate 96 near mile marker 71, according to the Ionia County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded around 3:14 p.m. to the westbound lanes, where they believe a semi-truck was fully stopped in traffic within a merge zone. A pickup truck behind the semi slowed down...

Truck Drivers Life

2025-07-02 16:08:38

Garbage Truck Overturns on Gold Road in Des Plaines, Cleanup Efforts Continue

DES PLAINES, Ill. — A semi-truck hauling garbage overturned Wednesday morning in Des Plaines, causing lane closures and an extensive cleanup operation during the early rush hour in Chicago’s northwest suburbs. The crash happened in the 400 block of East Gold Road, where the truck, which appeared to be fully loaded with trash, flipped onto its side just before 7:30 a.m....

Truck Drivers Life

2025-07-02 15:31:08

Tractor-Trailer Carrying Frozen Pies Catches Fire on I-70 in Rostraver Township

ROSTRAVER TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A tractor-trailer hauling frozen pies caught fire Sunday afternoon while traveling east on Interstate 70, leading to significant delays for drivers in Westmoreland County. The incident happened shortly after 2 p.m., when the driver pulled the truck onto the shoulder near the Donora-Fayette City exit after noticing the trailer’s rear wheels had caught fire....

Truck Drivers Life

2025-07-01 17:29:14

Semi-Truck Driver Charged After I-20 Crash in Texas Kills Five, Injures Several Others

KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — A semi-truck driver is facing serious charges after a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 20 near Terrell left five people dead and several others injured in what local officials called a “horrific” scene. Alexis Osmani Gonzalez-Companioni, 27, has been arrested and charged with five counts of manslaughter and one count of aggravated assault with a...

American Truck Drivers

2025-06-30 18:46:04

Amazon Semi-Truck Overturns on I-20 in Gregg County After Driver Falls Asleep

An Amazon semi-truck overturned early Monday morning on Interstate 20 near Rabbit Creek in Gregg County, Texas. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, the driver was heading west around 2 a.m. when they fell asleep and struck the inside concrete barrier. The impact caused the truck to flip over the barrier and land upside down in a culvert. The driver was hospitalized with...

Truck Drivers Life

2025-06-30 16:53:00

Tractor-Trailer Carrying 30,000 Pounds of Cheese Overturns on State Route 309

A tractor-trailer loaded with cheese overturned Saturday morning on State Route 309, also known as Mile Hill, shutting down traffic for most of the day in Schuylkill County. The crash happened around 9 a.m., according to Pennsylvania State Police Frackville, when a 31-year-old driver from Nevada was traveling south, descending the mountain, and negotiating a right-hand curve. For reasons still...

Truck Drivers Life

2025-06-29 21:32:45

Man Killed in Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-20 Westbound in Atlanta

ATLANTA, Ga. — A 35-year-old man was killed in a multi-vehicle crash that shut down Interstate 20 westbound for several hours early Thursday morning. The crash happened just after 3 a.m. near Lee Street and involved four vehicles, including a tractor-trailer. An SUV was found lodged underneath the truck, according to officials. The Fulton County Medical Examiner identified the...

Truck Drivers Life

2025-06-29 19:20:53

I-40 Partially Reopens After Rockslide Near Tennessee–North Carolina Border

The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) announced that Interstate 40 near the Tennessee–North Carolina state line has partially reopened after being closed for over a week due to a rockslide and major flooding. As of June 27, one lane is open in each direction with a lower speed limit in place. Crews cleared debris from four different areas and repaired on- and off-ramps at the...

Truck Drivers Life

2025-06-29 17:25:57

Tractor-Trailer Catches Fire on Route 283 Ramp in Lancaster County

A tractor-trailer caught fire Friday morning along a Route 283 exit ramp in Rapho Township, Lancaster County, according to the Fire Department Mount Joy. The incident happened around 8:45 a.m. on the westbound exit ramp to Route 230/Mount Joy. Fire crews arrived quickly and extinguished the flames. No injuries were reported. Photos from the scene show firefighters hosing down the truck...

Truck Drivers Life

2025-06-28 02:20:33

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