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Fire reported at Iowa 80 Trucking MuseumMultiple fire fighting agencies responded to a fire at the Iowa 80 Trucking Museum in Walcott on Monday night. The fire occurred around 11:30 p.m. on Monday, September 6. The marquee sign at the trucking museum caught fire. Museum officials said that a customer spotted the fire and called 911. Firefighters from the Walcott, Durant and Blue Grass Fire Departments...0 Comments 0 Shares 14K Views
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Iowa CDL Driver Arrested With BAC Over 8 Times the Legal Limit — Open Beer Found in Cup Holder, Fireball and Party Punch Also in CabIOWA — An Iowa State Patrol trooper responding to a traffic complaint on Interstate 35 this week discovered an open container of alcohol in a commercial truck driver's cup holder — and further investigation revealed a blood alcohol content more than eight times the legal limit for CDL holders. The trooper initially noticed an open alcohol container in the cup holder while...0 Comments 0 Shares 804 Views
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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 15K 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 18K 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 16K 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 16K 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 17K 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 2K Views
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Iowa Truck Driver Traveled Eight Miles Unaware of Two Missing Tires and Seized Dual Wheels on Trailer — Troopers Issue Urgent Equipment WarningIOWA — Iowa State Patrol troopers are urging commercial drivers to inspect their equipment after a semi-truck was found traveling on I-80/35 for approximately eight miles with two missing tires and a seized set of dual tires on the trailer. On Monday, March 16, 2026, the Iowa State Patrol Commercial Motor Vehicle Unit inspected the commercial truck along I-80/35 and discovered the...0 Comments 0 Shares 2K Views
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56-Year-Old Truck Driver Dies After Strong Winds Tip Semi Into Median on I-80 Near WestonWESTON, IOWA — A semi-truck tipped over on Interstate 80 in western Iowa as winter weather and strong winds moved through the area, killing the driver, according to the Iowa State Patrol. The crash happened on I-80 westbound at mile marker 12, south of Weston, officials said. According to a state patrol crash report, the semi was struck by strong winds, causing the driver to lose...0 Comments 0 Shares 3K Views
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Grundy County Sheriff Seeks Rig for Illegal Dumping After Pair of Loose Tires Come Off and Go Flying Into DumpsterCONRAD, IOWA — The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying a semi-truck wanted in connection with illegal dumping after a set of loose tires reportedly came off the truck and bounced into a roadside dumpster near Highway 14 and County Road D-67, just outside of Conrad. According to the sheriff’s office, the incident happened at the...0 Comments 0 Shares 1K Views
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