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2026-03-05 16:48:44 -

180 Days in Jail, 768 Hours Picking Up Trash on Highway for Driver Who Struck and Killed Tow Truck Operator While He Was Hooking Up a Safety Chain on I-575; Family Demands Stronger Move Over Law
CHEROKEE COUNTY, GEORGIA — A driver has been sentenced after fatally striking a tow truck operator on Interstate 575 in Cherokee County in 2023, with the victim's family packing the courtroom and calling for stronger enforcement of the state's Move Over Law in his memory. On October 19, 2023, Frank Ingram, a tow truck driver with Ingram Towing and Impound Services in Cherokee County,...

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2022-06-03 14:20:32 -

Arizona law enforcement completed 657 CMV inspections and found 1,891 violations during Roadcheck
The Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) released results from this year’s Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) International Roadcheck inspection effort. This year, Roadcheck took place Tuesday, May 17th, through Thursday, May 19th, throughout the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. Roadcheck is an annual high-visibility, high-volume commercial motor vehicle inspection and...

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2023-12-30 01:34:56 -

California cops must immediately state reason for traffic stop under law going into effect January 1
A new law going into effect next week will require California cops to immediately state the reason for a traffic stop before asking the driver any questions. Assembly Bill 2773 introduced by Assembly member Chris Holden will go into effect on January 1, 2024. Many traffic stops begin with the officer questioning, “Do you know why I pulled you over?” However, under the new...

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2021-08-18 23:19:32 -

Colorado chain law goes into effect in two weeks — here’s what you need to know
Truckers trekking through some parts of Colorado will need to make sure that they have chains on board in just a couple of weeks. The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) requires that commercial vehicle drivers traveling on I-70 between mile markers 133 (Dotsero) and 259 (Morrison) carry sufficient chains from September 1 through May 31 each year. Chains are not required for...

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2022-08-21 22:38:30 -

Colorado chain law goes into effect soon — here’s what you need to know to avoid a big fine
Starting in September, truckers traveling through some parts of Colorado need to have chains on board in order to avoid fines. The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) requires that commercial vehicle drivers (GCWR/GVWR of 16,001 pounds or more) traveling on I-70 between mile markers 133 (Dotsero) and 259 (Morrison) carry sufficient chains from September 1 through May 31 each...

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2022-09-02 13:26:36 -

Colorado chain law goes into effect soon — here’s what you need to know to avoid a big fine
Starting in September, truckers traveling through some parts of Colorado need to have chains on board in order to avoid fines. The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) requires that commercial vehicle drivers (GCWR/GVWR of 16,001 pounds or more) traveling on I-70 between mile markers 133 (Dotsero) and 259 (Morrison) carry sufficient chains from September 1 through May 31 each...

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2021-09-12 22:42:01 -

Colorado chain law is now in effect — here’s what you need to know
Truckers trekking through some parts of Colorado will now need to make sure that they have chains on board. The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) requires that commercial vehicle drivers traveling on I-70 between mile markers 133 (Dotsero) and 259 (Morrison) carry sufficient chains from September 1 through May 31 each year. Chains are not required for trailers, only for trucks,...

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2021-10-19 12:24:30 -

Colorado chain law is now in effect — here’s what you need to know
Truckers trekking through some parts of Colorado will now need to make sure that they have chains on board. The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) requires that commercial vehicle drivers traveling on I-70 between mile markers 133 (Dotsero) and 259 (Morrison) carry sufficient chains from September 1 through May 31 each year. Chains are not required for trailers, only for trucks,...

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2022-07-01 21:36:37 -

Florida law restricting loud music in vehicles goes into effect
Starting in July, drivers who blast loud music in the state of Florida could be fined by law enforcement. Effective July 1, 2022, Florida Statute 316.3045 goes into effect, forbidding drivers from playing excessively loud music in their vehicles. The new law specifically forbids playing music or other sounds from a vehicle that are “plainly audible at a distance...

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2026-02-28 18:18:19 -

Georgia Driver Admits He Was on His Phone Before Sliding Under Semi in Carrollton; Police Say Crash Highlights Importance of Hands-Free Law
CARROLLTON, GEORGIA — A driver who admitted to being distracted by his phone ran his vehicle underneath a semi-truck Thursday morning, leaving his sedan crushed beneath the 18-wheeler before miraculously escaping with only minor injuries. The crash occurred on February 26, 2026, prompting the Carrollton Police Department to issue a stark warning about distracted driving on social...

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2025-10-10 15:35:56 -

6-State Trooper Project launches multi-state highway enforcement effort this weekend
RANKFORT, Ky. — Law enforcement agencies across six states are teaming up this weekend for a coordinated traffic enforcement effort as part of the 6-State Trooper Project. From October 10 through October 12, 2025, state police agencies from Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia will increase patrols aimed at reducing crashes and highway fatalities. Troopers...

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2026-02-27 16:39:13 -

California Files Emergency Motion as 20,000 Immigrant Truck Drivers Face March 6 License Cancellation Deadline While Federal Funding Threats Mount
CALIFORNIA — With a March 6 cancellation deadline approaching for roughly 20,000 non-domiciled commercial driver's licenses, California has filed an emergency motion accusing federal regulators of "moving the goal posts" — while a Bay Area judge has issued a tentative ruling allowing the affected drivers to keep their licenses, at least temporarily. The dispute stems from a...

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2025-02-17 18:12:52 -

Charlotte Man Arrested in Louisiana After Over $1 Million and Drugs Found in Semi-Truck
A Charlotte man was taken into custody in Port Allen, Louisiana, on Friday, February 14, after Louisiana State Police discovered drugs and more than $1 million in cash inside his tractor-trailer during a traffic stop. According to authorities, troopers conducted a commercial vehicle inspection just before 9:30 a.m. on a 2019 International Harvester tractor-trailer. During the stop, a...

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2025-02-09 01:34:23 -

Cochise County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Help in Rest Stop Robbery Investigation
The Cochise County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) is asking for public assistance in an ongoing investigation into rest stop robberies that occurred last year, following recent suspicious activity that may be connected. On February 6, 2025, CCSO issued a statement requesting help in identifying suspects involved in a series of robberies at a rest area off I-10 near San Simon, Arizona, in...

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2025-10-10 15:57:28 -

Company fined after firing female concrete truck driver, calling it “not women’s work”
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — A trucking and concrete company has been fined tens of thousands of dollars after firing a female driver because management claimed the job was not “women’s work.” According to the Minnesota Department of Human Rights (MDHR), Lakes Concrete Plus was ordered to pay $45,000 in damages for wrongful termination and gender-based discrimination. The fine...

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2025-11-21 18:11:45 -

Driver who failed to move over blamed for tractor-trailer crash on I-88 in Schoharie
SCHOHARIE, N.Y. — A tractor-trailer crash that shut down eastbound lanes of Interstate 88 on Wednesday was caused by a driver who failed to move over for a disabled truck, according to New York State Police. The collision occurred around noon near mile marker 102.5, according to WRGB. Troopers say Eric W. Smith, 44, of Hartford, Connecticut, struck the rear of a disabled tractor-trailer...

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2026-02-14 17:28:29 -

Family of Deputy Killed on I-69 Pushes for Tougher CDL Screening After Semi Driver’s Personal Record Shows Repeated Suspensions and Speeding Tickets
DELAWARE COUNTY, INDIANA — The family of a Delaware County Sheriff’s deputy killed during a roadside response involving a semi-truck is calling for changes to state and federal CDL vetting rules, saying a truck driver’s personal driving history should weigh more heavily before someone is allowed behind the wheel of a commercial vehicle. Sheriff’s Deputy Cpl. Blake...

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2026-02-05 15:09:36 -

Gaston County Police Find Over $500,000 Hidden in Tractor-Trailer During I-85 Stop
GASTON COUNTY, N.C. — Gaston County Police say more than $500,000 in cash believed to be tied to illegal drug activity was seized Tuesday, February 3, 2026, after K-9 officers stopped a tractor-trailer on Interstate 85 for a traffic violation. According to the Gaston County Police Department, officers with the K-9 Unit initiated the stop after observing the truck commit a violation....

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