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Iowa DOT calls out driver for hauling 50K pound excavator with ‘absolutely no’ load securementOn Tuesday, Iowa DOT Motor Vehicle Enforcement took to Facebook to issue a warning about load securement after an encounter with a driver hauling an excavator. Officials asked drivers to be extra aware of load securement and brake issues after an officer encountered an alarming heavy equipment haul. From Iowa DOT Motor Vehicle Enforcement: Happy Tuesday!...0 Comments 0 Shares 14K Views
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Iowa DOT finds more than 10 out of service violations on big rig, driver had no valid CDLThe Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) shared stunning photos of an unsafe truck that caught the eye of a Motor Vehicle Enforcement officer on Monday. In a Tuesday morning Facebook post, Iowa DOT’s Motor Vehicle Enforcement Division wrote: This vehicle was stopped yesterday by a MVE Officer. It’s not hard to tell what grabbed the attention of our officer. It’s...0 Comments 0 Shares 17K Views
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Iowa DOT reminds truckers about railroad crossing rules following truck vs. train crashIowa DOT Motor Vehicle Enforcement (Iowa DOT MVE) recently issued a reminder to truck drivers about using extra caution when crossing railroad tracks. A June 2, 2022, social media post from Iowa DOT MVE featured several photos from a recent truck vs. train collision. The post reads: An unfortunate reminder that railroad crossings demand everyone’s attention 100% of...0 Comments 0 Shares 15K Views
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Iowa DOT shouts out truckers for safety and professionalismIowa DOT Motor Vehicle Enforcement recently took the time to praise truck drivers who passed their Level I inspections with flying colors. On July 15, Iowa DOT took to social media to spread “some positivity and good vibes” by recognizing truckers for their safety and professionalism. From Iowa DOT: Good afternoon everyone! Today, many of our MVE...0 Comments 0 Shares 15K Views
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Iowa DOT shows how NOT to fix your trailer brakes ahead of CVSA Brake Safety WeekWith the nation’s biggest brake safety enforcement effort just weeks away, law enforcement in Iowa took to social media to highlight a major brake violation. On Tuesday, August 9, Iowa DOT Motor Vehicle Enforcement shared a post asking drivers not to use vice grips as a trailer brake fix. From Iowa DOT: Just so we are on the same page here – vise...0 Comments 0 Shares 16K Views
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Iowa Troopers Find Cracked Rim and Firearm Violation During ‘Routine Permit Check’ on Oversized LoadDES MOINES, Iowa — What began as a simple permit inspection turned into a multi-violation stop after Iowa State Patrol Commercial Motor Vehicle Unit (ISPCMVU) troopers uncovered both mechanical and firearm violations on a truck hauling an oversized load. The incident occurred during a routine commercial vehicle check, where officers discovered that the driver did not have the proper...0 Comments 0 Shares 898 Views
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Seed truck rollover crash kills husband and wife, Iowa sheriff saysA seed truck rollover crash claimed the lives of two people in Iowa this week. The crash occurred shortly before 9 a.m. on Wednesday, March 6, near Marion, Iowa. According to the Linn County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO), seventy-four year old John Kilburg was behind the wheel of a seed truck traveling on Highway 13 when he suddenly lost control. The truck rolled over and...0 Comments 0 Shares 12K Views
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Semi and three trailers worth of meat stolen from Iowa pork processing plantPolice in Ottumwa, Iowa, are asking for tips from the public after a truck and a large amount of pork product were stolen from a plant this week. Police were notified of the theft of semi trailers around 7 a.m. on Thursday, September 1, according to Lt. Jason Bell with the Ottumwa Police Department. The preliminary investigation revealed that a semi truck was stolen from the area of...0 Comments 0 Shares 12K Views
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Stranded truck driver runs for his life in two truck “move over” crash caught on Iowa DOT traffic camerasThe Iowa Department of Transportation has shared crazy video of a two truck crash as a reminder to drivers to move over for disabled vehicles. The crash happened on July 5 on I-35 at the Iowa 210 exit near Ames. In the video, you can see a truck with a blown tire pulled over on the partially on the left shoulder and partially blocking the left lane of the interstate. Most of the...0 Comments 0 Shares 13K Views
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Motorist Arrested After Fatally Striking Truck Driver While Playing Phone Games at 73 MPHDUBUQUE COUNTY, Iowa — A 27-year-old woman from Maquoketa, Kaylynn Knight, is facing vehicular homicide and other serious charges after authorities say she was using her phone when she fatally struck a truck driver. The accident happened on August 11th, in Dubuque County, Iowa, but 27-year-old Kaylynn Knight was not arrested until September 26th. According to the Dubuque County...0 Comments 0 Shares 2K Views
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Walcott Truckers Jamboree Set to Celebrate America’s Truckers Next Week at Iowa 80PRESS RELEASE — JULY 7 WALCOTT, IOWA – The 43rd Walcott Truckers Jamboree kicks off next week at Iowa 80 – The World’s Largest Truckstop. This year’s Walcott Truckers Jamboree will feature a Super Truck Beauty Contest, Antique Truck Display; Iowa pork chop cookout; over 150 exhibits, Trucker Olympics; two firework shows, Trucker’s Best Friend Pet...0 Comments 0 Shares 12K Views
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