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Trucker survives plunge off Louisiana I-10 bridge into water belowLouisiana authorities say that a dive team was required to rescue a truck driver whose vehicle plunged off the Twin Span Bridge on Sunday morning. The incident occurred around 8 a.m. on July 10 on westbound I-10 towards New Orleans. According to the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office (STPSO), “a tanker trailer flipped on the Twin Spans this morning, and the...0 Comments 0 Shares 11K Views
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Truck driver killed in collision with train in OklahomaA truck driver lost his life in Grady County, Oklahoma, on Monday afternoon after his vehicle was struck by a train. The incident occurred around 4:30 p.m. on July 11 north of Chickasha, Oklahoma. Authorities say that 45 year old Troy R. Zielinski was driving a gravel truck westbound on County Road 1300 when his truck was struck on the passenger side of the cab by a train. ...0 Comments 0 Shares 9K Views
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Teen who crashed into semi trailer was watching ‘Stranger Things’ on her phone, Minnesota sheriff saysMinnesota police say that a distracted driver likely owes her life to the quick thinking of a semi truck driver who was able to swerve to avoid a more serious crash. According to a July 12 news release from the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO), officers responded over the weekend to a crash involving a passenger vehicle and a semi truck in northern Anoka County, Minnesota....0 Comments 0 Shares 12K Views
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Trucker flung from rig in crash with tree finally identifiedA truck driver has been identified after being killed in a crash with a tree in California last week. The crash happened at around 4:50 a.m. on July 7th along Highway 101 northbound in Gaviota, California. The driver’s identity was released several days later on Monday, July 11th. According to KEYT 12, the semi truck veered off the roadway and struck a large...0 Comments 0 Shares 8K Views
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Police suspect drugs after trucker falsely reports two armed men in cab, prompting SWAT responseA truck driver is facing DUI charges after falsely reporting an incident that led to a SWAT response in Arizona over the weekend. The incident began at 8:51 p.m. on July 10th in Phoenix, Arizona along Interstate 17. According to 9 News, a truck driver contacted police to report that two men had climbed onto his flatbed trailer and were attempting to damage the load,...0 Comments 0 Shares 15K Views
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Out of control semi leaves plywood scattered in massive trailFour people were hurt and a truck driver was cited after he lost control on a ramp in Louisiana on Monday afternoon. The wreck happened on July 11th in Baton Rouge on a two lane ramp near the I-10/ I-110 merge. According to WAFB News, the semi truck was traveling along the ramp when it lost control and the load shifted, sending the load of plywood flying off the trailer and...0 Comments 0 Shares 9K Views
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Trucker laments “really dangerous” lack of truck parking as drivers barred from using empty lotsTruck drivers in Canada say that truck parking has become even more scarce in the last few years, causing a “really dangerous” situation for themselves and the public. According to truck driver Lynne Fortin, the number of truck parking spaces in British Columbia have been decreasing in the last few years, even as demand for shipping has increased. “Often...0 Comments 0 Shares 8K Views
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Diesel prices drop by a dime since last weekThe national average cost of diesel has dropped since last week, according to AAA. AAA reports that on July 12, the national average cost for a gallon of diesel has dropped from $5.726 a week ago to $5.625 today. The cost of a gallon of diesel on July 12 is the highest in California at $6.787 per gallon. The state where diesel is cheapest is Texas, where the average cost for diesel is...0 Comments 0 Shares 11K Views
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New Pennsylvania law will give police more power to pull over vehicles covered in ice or snow this winterThis week, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf signed into law a bill that increases law enforcement power over vehicle snow and ice removal. On July 11, Wolf signed “Christine’s Law,” a bill was introduced by Senator Lisa Boscola requiring drivers to remove ice or snow from their vehicles within 24 hours following heavy winter storms. The law goes into effect in 60 days,...0 Comments 0 Shares 13K Views
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