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2025-11-13 16:24:45 -

3 killed, 5 hospitalized after fiery tractor-trailer crash sparks call to ban big rigs on Route 40 in Fayette County
HENRY CLAY TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Three people were killed and five others were hospitalized after a fiery crash involving a tractor-trailer and two passenger vehicles along Route 40 near the Youghiogheny River Lake on Monday evening. According to CBS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania State Police said the crash occurred when a tractor-trailer traveling eastbound crossed into the westbound lanes near...

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2024-01-05 15:06:46 -

Bills would ban driverless semi trucks from Indiana roadways
Indiana lawmakers are pushing forward bills that would ban driverless semi trucks from Indiana roadways. Senate Bill 57 and House Bill 1022 have been introduced as part of the 2024 Legislative session in Indiana. The bills were authored by Rep. Cindy Ledbetter, Sen. James Tomes, Sen. Vaneta Becker, and Sen. Mark Messmer. The identical bills forbid...

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2025-06-10 19:05:16 -

Diesel Fire Triggers Evacuations in Hermiston, Oregon; Burn Ban Reminder Issued
A fire involving a semi-tank trailer leaking diesel fuel prompted emergency evacuations and a multi-agency response in Umatilla County Friday afternoon. The blaze broke out around 4:00 p.m. on Bensel Road, where firefighters from Umatilla County Fire District responded to find a semi-tanker fully engulfed in flames, with hazardous materials leaking from the scene. A HazMat team was...

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2025-12-29 17:33:39 -

Empty Tractor-Trailer and Tandem Ban Takes Effect Across Western New York Amid Winter Storm Warnings
BUFFALO, NEW YORK — An empty tractor-trailer and tandem ban began Monday morning on multiple highways across Western New York as severe weather alerts, including high winds, snow, and flooding concerns, prompted officials to restrict certain commercial vehicles and urge the public to avoid travel where possible. Officials first announced the Buffalo Skyway would be closed starting at...

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2024-04-03 12:58:16 -

FL county opens paid truck parking lot in wake of new parking ban
Truckers in a Florida neighborhood now have little choice but to use newly constructed paid truck parking lot after the county banned them from parking on their own properties after two decades. The Acreage and Loxahatchee truck parking drama in Palm Beach County has been ongoing since late summer of last year. After months of back and forth, truck drivers...

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2025-05-24 01:24:15 -

Michigan Bill Would Ban Trucks from Left Lane on 3-Lane Roads
LANSING, Mich. — Michigan lawmakers are considering new legislation that would restrict truck traffic from using the far left lane on roadways with three or more lanes. House Bill 4522, introduced on May 22, 2025, by State Representative William Bruck, proposes a statewide regulation that would apply to: Trucks with a gross weight over 10,000 pounds Truck tractors...

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2024-02-12 23:32:40 -

PennDOT announces full CMV travel ban ahead of winter storm
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced a full CMV travel ban for certain roadways ahead of a winter storm. Effective at 3 a.m. on Tuesday, February 13, PennDOT will place full Tier 4 CMV restrictions on the roadways: I-80 from milepost 173 (Lamar) to the New Jersey state line I-81 from I-78 to the New York state line I-84, entire length I-180, entire length...

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2022-01-20 23:21:51 -

PennDOT’s Tier 1 – 5 travel ban system explained
Confused about the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s (PennDOT) vehicle travel restrictions during bad weather? Here’s what you need to know. During inclement weather events, PennDOT restricts vehicles by type in an effort to make roads safer and to prevent long-term road closures. The agency uses a Tier based system to determine which vehicles are allowed and which...

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2024-01-13 16:28:22 -

Pennsylvania and Ohio to ban certain tractor trailer travel for winter weather
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, and Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission will ban certain tractor travel travel for winter weather conditions. Pennsylvania CMV Travel Restrictions For January 12 Due to high winds and winter weather, Pennsylvania authorities plan to restrict certain commercial vehicles from travel on the...

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2024-03-20 16:08:15 -

San Antonio city officials push for overnight truck parking ban
City officials in San Antonio, Texas, are currently mulling an overnight truck parking ban on many city streets. On March 19, a San Antonio Public Safety Committee agreed to put a new truck parking ordinance on the city’s April agenda for debate. Currently San Antonio bans truck parking on all residential streets between the hours of 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. The new...

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2026-01-31 21:38:13 -

Florida Shifts All Driver License Exams, Including CDL Tests, to English-Only Starting Feb. 6 as Translation Services Are Banned
FLORIDA — Florida highway safety officials say they’re changing how driver license testing is administered statewide, moving all knowledge and skills exams — including commercial driver license (CDL) testing — to English-only beginning Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, and ending the use of translated printed exams and interpreter/translation services during testing. Under the...

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2025-02-06 16:34:33 -

NJDOT Imposes Commercial Vehicle Travel Restrictions Due to Winter Storm
The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) has implemented travel restrictions for commercial vehicles as a major winter storm brings hazardous conditions across the state. Forecasters predict 2 to 3 inches of snow, which is expected to transition into freezing rain and ice, creating dangerous road conditions. To ensure safety, NJDOT has issued travel bans for certain commercial...

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2025-05-27 14:51:44 -

Propane Explosion in Illinois Neighborhood Injures Driver, Damages Multiple Homes Over Memorial Day Weekend
ADDISON, Ill. — A rented Penske box truck exploded in a suburban Illinois neighborhood on Saturday, May 24, sending debris flying across residential streets, injuring the driver, and damaging at least four homes, according to Addison police and fire officials. The explosion occurred around North Wood Dale Road between Oak Street and Overkamp Avenue during Memorial Day weekend. Ring...

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