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2022-05-26 20:59:51 -

‘Stupid idea’ — The FMCSA has received nearly 12,000 comments about controversial speed limiter proposal
In just a few weeks, thousands of truckers left comments for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) on a plan to push forward with rulemaking to require speed limiting devices on trucks. Comment period extended after thousands of comments received As of May 26, the FMCSA has received 11.39K public comments on the controversial “speed limiter” mandate, many...

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2024-03-14 18:42:40 -

116,000 Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks recalled for crash concerns
Truck maker PACCAR recently recalled more than 116,000 Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks over a gear shifter issue. On March 14, 2024, PACCAR issued a recall for 116,343 trucks for safety issues related to “improperly crimped connectors in the gear shifter.” “The right-hand gear shifter stalk connectors may have been improperly crimped, resulting in a loss of...

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2026-03-07 18:02:39 -

13,000 Non-Domiciled CDLs Cancelled in California After Federal Pressure — DMV Director Calls It a "War on Immigration," Thousands of Truck Drivers Left Jobless
CALIFORNIA — Approximately 13,000 non-domiciled commercial driver's licenses were cancelled in California effective March 6, 2026, after the federal government forced the state's hand following months of legal battles, funding disputes, and court rulings that left thousands of immigrant truck drivers without the ability to work. The California DMV said all affected CDL holders have been...

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2025-12-27 17:01:51 -

20,000 Immigrant Truck Drivers Sue California DMV Over Mass Cancellation of Non-Domiciled CDLs
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA — The California Department of Motor Vehicles is facing a lawsuit filed on behalf of nearly 20,000 immigrant truckers seeking to block the state from canceling their commercial driver’s licenses after the DMV sent cancellation notices citing expiration date errors on non-domiciled CDLs. The Asian Law Caucus and the Sikh Coalition, along with the law firm...

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2026-02-19 17:59:00 -

2026 Volvo Tractor-Trailer Hauling 43,000 Pounds of Laundry Detergent Overturns on I-95 After Swerving to Avoid Vehicle That Cut in Front of It
RICHMOND, Va. — A tractor-trailer overturned on Interstate 95 South in Richmond’s Southside early Thursday morning after the driver swerved to avoid a vehicle that cut in front of the truck, according to Virginia State Police. Troopers responded at 6:45 a.m. on February 19, 2026, to a single-vehicle crash on I-95 South just north of the Chippenham Parkway exit, near the...

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2024-04-16 14:16:58 -

28,000 packs of illegal cigarettes found in semi during traffic stop
Agents discovered almost 28,000 packs of illegal cigarettes during a traffic stop involving a semi truck in Arkansas earlier this month. The incident occurred in Lonoke, Arkansas on Wednesday, April 10th and involved agents with Arkansas Tobacco Control and the Central Arkansas Drug Task Force. The news release covering the incident was released on Monday, April 15th. ...

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2026-02-06 19:07:27 -

40,000 Pounds of Bottles Spill as Semi Loses Load on FM 407 “S-Curves” Near Northlake and Justin
NORTHLAKE/JUSTIN, TEXAS — An 18-wheeler spilled about 40,000 pounds of bottles Wednesday evening along a curvy stretch of FM 407 between Northlake and Justin, forcing a full roadway closure for roughly three hours as crews worked a complex recovery operation. Officials said no injuries were reported, but the weight of the truck and load made the cleanup time-consuming. Denton County...

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2025-12-22 16:13:51 -

40,000 Pounds of Metal Beams Spill Across I-95 After Box Truck Crash Triggers Tractor-Trailer Rollover in Richmond
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA — A crash involving a box truck and a tractor-trailer caused major delays on Interstate 95 in downtown Richmond Monday morning after the tractor-trailer overturned and spilled approximately 40,000 pounds of steel or aluminum beams across all southbound lanes near the Belvidere Street exit, forcing lane closures during the morning rush. Photo credit: Virginia State...

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2026-02-03 15:48:13 -

42,000-Pound Steel Beam Load Punches Through Tractor-Trailer Cab After Sudden Stop on Lincoln Highway in York County
YORK COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA — A tractor-trailer hauling a 42,000-pound load of steel beams had its cab punctured by the cargo Monday morning after the driver came to an abrupt stop on Lincoln Highway in Paradise Township, according to the York County Office of Emergency Management. Photo credit: York County PA Office of Emergency Management Officials said the crash happened...

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2025-10-06 17:25:10 -

46,000 Pounds of Applesauce Spill on I-57 After Semi-Truck Rollover
BENTON, Ill. — A semi-truck carrying tens of thousands of pounds of applesauce overturned in the early hours of Monday morning, October 6, causing a temporary shutdown of northbound I-57 near mile marker 76 in Franklin County. According to the Illinois State Police, the crash occurred at approximately 4:38 a.m. when a truck tractor semi-trailer rolled over, blocking both northbound lanes...

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2026-01-23 01:12:06 -

Overturned Semi Spills 40,000 Pounds of Pinto Beans in Olive Township as Crews Bring in a Tractor and Vacuum for Massive Cleanup
OLIVE TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN — An overturned semi-truck led to an unusual and extensive cleanup effort in Ottawa County early Thursday after responders discovered 40,000 pounds of pinto beans inside the trailer, according to Olive Township Fire and Rescue. Photo credit: Olive Township Fire and Rescue Fire crews said they were dispatched around 5 a.m. to the crash at 120th Avenue and...

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2026-02-09 17:21:32 -

Tow Truck Driver Runs for Cover as Texas Vehicle Owner Opens Fire During Repossession; Man Surrenders After SWAT Surrounds Belton Home
BELTON, Texas — A tow truck driver trying to repossess a vehicle west of Belton Thursday afternoon fled the scene after a man allegedly confronted him with a handgun and fired, striking the tow truck, according to the Bell County Sheriff’s Office. No one was physically injured. Deputies responded around 2 p.m. to the 7400 block of Sparta Road, just west of Belton, after a reported...

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2025-12-26 18:27:19 -

Tractor-Trailer Overturns on Missouri 43 Near Seneca With 30,000 Pounds of Coffee Creamer
SENECA, MISSOURI — A tractor-trailer rollover late Christmas night shut down Missouri 43 south of Seneca as responders worked an hours-long recovery involving a trailer loaded with approximately 30,000 pounds of coffee creamer. At about 11:45 p.m. late Christmas night (Thursday), E-911 received reports of a tractor-trailer rollover on Missouri 43, just south of State Route U. Seneca...

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2021-05-06 22:19:11 -

Trucking manager stole, sold $600,000+ in truck tires to “facilitate his drug addiction”
The former manager of an Illinois trucking company has pleaded guilty to stealing supplies from the company in order to sell them for personal gain. The scheme was carried out from July 2019 until the plot was discovered in May 2020. According to The Belleville News Democrat, Timothy P. Mayer, former manager of Jung Truck Service, used the company’s business account to...

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