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Florida Man Arrested for Attempted Murder After Road Rage Shooting at Semi-Truck in Lake Wales

LAKE WALES, FL — A road rage incident on State Road 60 has resulted in the arrest of a 43-year-old man from Fellsmere, who now faces multiple felony charges, including attempted second-degree murder. According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO), Mitchell Gens turned himself in on March 23, 2025, after detectives identified him as the individual who fired multiple shots at a...

American Truck Drivers

2025-03-27 00:01:48

CBP Seizes Over 1,600 Pounds of Meth in Two Back-to-Back Tractor Trailer Busts at Calexico Cargo Facility

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) made two significant methamphetamine seizures on consecutive days at the Calexico Cargo Facility in Calexico, California. The first seizure occurred shortly after 6 a.m. when a 36-year-old man driving a red tractor trailer sought entry into the U.S. from Mexico. The truck was referred for secondary inspection, where non-intrusive technology revealed...

American Truck Drivers

2025-03-25 21:52:14

Man Arrested After 17 Undocumented Immigrants Found Hidden in Lumber Cargo

A man has been arrested after U.S. Border Patrol agents discovered multiple individuals hiding inside a trailer loaded with lumber, according to an arrest affidavit. A blue SUV pulling a trailer with lumber arrived at the U.S. Border Patrol checkpoint on Interstate 35. The driver, identified as Jorge Gonzalez, was referred for secondary inspection after a K-9 unit alerted to possible...

Truck Drivers Life

2025-03-24 18:35:04

Tractor Trailer Carrying 6,000 Gallons of Milk Overturns on I-695 in Baltimore County

TOWSON, Md. — A tractor trailer carrying 6,000 gallons of milk overturned early Saturday on Interstate 695 in Towson, spilling milk across the roadway and into a nearby creek. The Maryland Department of the Environment advised drivers that any unusual odor while traveling through Towson on the Beltway is due to the milk spill and is not a cause for concern. As the milk begins to...

American Truck Drivers

2025-03-24 17:55:48

State Route 332 Reopens After Crash Involving Two Commercial Trucks in Canandaigua

CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. — State Route 332 between Thomas Road and Airport Road in the Town of Canandaigua has reopened after a crash involving two commercial trucks temporarily shut down southbound traffic Friday morning. According to the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred when Oleh Dutchak, driving a Freightliner tractor trailer, was stopped at a red light on State...

Truck Drivers Life

2025-03-23 01:06:19

$150 Million in Lawsuits Filed Over Fatal I-35 Crash in Austin That Killed 5 and Injured Dozens

Two major lawsuits, including one seeking over $100 million in damages, have been filed in connection to a deadly 18-vehicle crash on Interstate 35 in North Austin that killed five people and left at least a dozen others injured. One of the lawsuits was filed by Nathan Jonard, a survivor of the March 13 crash, who alleges that driver negligence and corporate irresponsibility led to the massive...

Truck Drivers Life

2025-03-22 01:42:45

Man Arrested Over a Year After Fatal I-84 Tractor-Trailer Crash in Union

Update: 20:31 March 20 2025 Union, CT – A truck driver involved in a fatal crash on Interstate 84 has been arrested after an investigation revealed that he provided false statements about the incident. James Desruisseaux, 33, of Hyde Park, MA, was taken into custody on March 13, 2025, in connection with a crash that occurred on February 29, 2024. The accident resulted in the death of...

American Truck Drivers

2025-03-20 16:47:16

Truck Crash on I-84 in Connecticut Leaves One Dead, Vehicles Submerged in Pond

Posted: Feb 29, 2024 / 05:34 AM EST Updated: Mar 2, 2024 / 01:12 PM EST ASHFORD, Conn. (WTNH) – One person has died after a crash involving two tractor-trailers on I-84 Eastbound in the Town of Union, according to Connecticut State Police. The deceased is 45-year-old Carlos Vega of Enfield. Troopers responded to the crash just before 2 a.m. on I-84 Eastbound in the area of the...

American Truck Drivers

2025-03-20 16:38:09

Tractor-Trailer Crash in Albemarle County Spills Corn Across Roadway

A tractor-trailer carrying corn crashed on Rockfish Gap Turnpike in Albemarle County, Virginia, at approximately 10:25 a.m. on March 19, spilling corn debris across the roadway. According to the Albemarle County Police Department (ACPD), the incident occurred in the 9000 block of Rockfish Gap Turnpike. While the crash did not impact traffic flow, first responders from Albemarle County Fire...

American Truck Drivers

2025-03-20 15:44:56

ATA’s Women in Motion Launches Survey on Non-Driver Career Paths

ATA’s Women in Motion Launches Survey on Non-Driver Career Paths The American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) Women in Motion Council has launched a new industry survey aimed at gathering insights on recruitment and retention best practices for women in non-driving roles. According to a March 14 press release, the confidential survey is open to both women and men and invites all...

American Truck Drivers

2025-03-19 17:47:32

I-70 Remains Closed Between Goodland and Colby Following Tragic Multi-Vehicle Crash

The Kansas Highway Patrol has confirmed that I-70 between Goodland and Colby remains closed due to a severe multi-vehicle crash on Friday that resulted in multiple fatalities. “Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by this crash, as well as the first responders assisting at the scene.” Goodland Fire Chief Brian James shared several photos from the incident,...

American Truck Drivers

2025-03-16 04:19:52

Chaos on Texas Highways: Multiple 18-Wheelers Flip Over in Amarillo Wind Storm

A massive dust storm swept across the Texas Panhandle on March 14, triggering a deadly highway pileup, multiple wildfires, and a state disaster declaration. Extreme winds reaching 80 mph fueled hazardous conditions, causing low visibility, dangerous travel, and rapid fire spread. Fatal Multi-Vehicle Pileup on Highway 60 A major crash on Highway 60 near Bovina resulted in one...

American Truck Drivers

2025-03-15 03:13:29

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