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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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2025-10-28 17:20:39 -

Texas dump truck driver was cited and towed after sheriff finds 28 safety violations
HEMPSTEAD, Texas — A dump truck driver was cited and his vehicle towed after the Waller County Sheriff’s Office discovered 28 separate violations during a roadside inspection earlier this month. The inspection was conducted by a Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit (CVEU) officer on October 16, 2025, in the Hempstead area. Deputies said the loaded dump truck had multiple major...

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2021-08-10 23:00:18 -

Three day semi truck ‘safety’ blitz starts today in more than a dozen states
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is spearheading a multi-state enforcement effort meant to cut down on crashes involving commercial vehicles. The “SafeDRIVE” enforcement effort is taking place August 3 — 6 in multiple states, with emphasis on I-95 in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. Other states participating in SafeDRIVE include...

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2021-05-06 20:43:18 -

Troopers shout out 89 year old truck driver and his ‘dedication to safety’ during Roadcheck
The North Dakota Highway Patrol (NDHP) took time to give kudos to an old school truck driver and his attention to safety during the International Roadcheck inspection effort. On Wednesday, NDHP took to Facebook to praise 89 year old Denver-based truck driver Dave Sheets, who drives for Salt Lake City-based trucking company Savannah Transport. NDHP writes: “#NDHP troopers encounter...

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2025-12-10 15:48:03 -

Truck Hanging Over Safety Barrier Shuts Down I-40 in Pigeon River Gorge for Nearly 10 Hours
HAYWOOD COUNTY, N.C. — A tractor-trailer crash in the Pigeon River Gorge shut down Interstate 40 for nearly half a day on Tuesday, creating major delays along the already constricted stretch of roadway near the Tennessee state line. Photo credit: NCDOT According to the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), crews responded just before 2:30 a.m. to a tractor-trailer...

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2025-03-22 01:42:45 -

$150 Million in Lawsuits Filed Over Fatal I-35 Crash in Austin That Killed 5 and Injured Dozens
Two major lawsuits, including one seeking over $100 million in damages, have been filed in connection to a deadly 18-vehicle crash on Interstate 35 in North Austin that killed five people and left at least a dozen others injured. One of the lawsuits was filed by Nathan Jonard, a survivor of the March 13 crash, who alleges that driver negligence and corporate irresponsibility led to the massive...

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2026-01-28 16:19:37 -

“It May Look Wet, But It’s Ice” ISP Warns as Overturned Semi Blocks I-465 Northbound on Indy’s West Side
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA — An overturned semi-truck and trailer shut down multiple lanes of I-465 northbound on Indianapolis’ west side late Monday morning, leaving traffic squeezed past the wreckage as crews worked an extended cleanup in dangerous cold-weather conditions. Photo credit: fox59 The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) reported the crash happened shortly...

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2026-03-13 23:56:58 -

"Find a Safe Place and Wait": Veteran Truck Drivers Warn 40-60 MPH Winds Can Tip a Tractor-Trailer Whether Loaded or Not, as Multiple Semis Topple Across Colorado's Front Range
WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO — At least seven semi-trucks crashed across Colorado's Front Range on Thursday, March 12, 2026, as powerful winds created hazardous road conditions, prompting veteran truck drivers and industry leaders to urge commercial drivers to prioritize safety over schedules, according to Denver7. The closures stranded motorists for hours. Claudia Gold spent the afternoon with...

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2025-10-31 15:00:40 -

146 Illegal Truck Drivers Arrested on Indiana Highways During ‘Operation Midway Blitz’
GARY, Indiana — Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Governor Mike Braun announced that 223 people, including 146 semi-truck drivers, were arrested on Indiana highways near the Illinois state line as part of Operation Midway Blitz, a joint enforcement effort between DHS, ICE, and the Indiana State Police. The operation, launched in mid-September, focused on illegal immigrant...

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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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2025-05-23 16:57:43 -

38% of Inspected Trucks Placed Out of Service During Roadcheck in Texas’ Permian Basin
PERMIAN BASIN, Texas — The Texas Department of Public Safety (TXDPS) has released alarming results from the 2025 International Roadcheck campaign, revealing that 38% of inspected commercial vehicles were placed out of service during inspections conducted in the Permian Basin from May 13 to 15. The inspections were part of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) annual...

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2025-10-31 15:26:18 -

Affidavit: Trucker Watching Anime Before Fatal Crash That Killed Turnpike Worker
OTTAWA COUNTY, Oklahoma — A newly filed affidavit reveals that a semi-truck driver charged with first-degree manslaughter admitted to watching an anime video on his cell phone moments before a crash that killed an Oklahoma Turnpike Authority employee. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP), 50-year-old David Ray Carlson was driving a 2024 Freightliner Cascadia eastbound on...

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2025-10-14 16:16:52 -

Amish woman killed after truck slams into horse-drawn buggy in Geauga County
PARKMAN TOWNSHIP, Ohio — A woman was killed and a man seriously injured Sunday morning when a commercial truck crashed into a horse-drawn buggy in Geauga County, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP). Troopers from the OSHP Chardon Post responded to the crash around 7:39 a.m. on U.S. Route 422 near State Route 528 in Parkman Township. Investigators said a 2019 red Volvo...

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2026-02-13 17:54:03 -

Arkansas Troopers Stop 128,880-Pound Overweight Load on Hwy 64 in Alma After Driver Had No Oversize Permit for Weight or Width
ALMA, ARKANSAS — Arkansas Highway Police (AHP) troopers recently stopped an oversized commercial vehicle after learning the driver was hauling heavy equipment without the required permit. According to AHP, a trooper conducted the stop on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, along Highway 64 in Alma. During the inspection, the trooper determined the driver did not have a valid permit for the...

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