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2024-04-09 12:04:50 -

“Major traffic delays” hit states in path of totality
States in the path of totality for the solar eclipse have been hit with “major traffic delays” thanks to an influx of travelers to the areas. Roads and highways in Texas, Ohio, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Vermont and New Hampshire were reportedly experiencing a flood of motorists from out of state, reported USA Today. Oklahoma officials reported that a 7:30...

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2026-03-02 18:00:12 -

49 Commercial Vehicles Taken Out of Service, 60 Truck Drivers Ticketed for Dodging Checkpoint During Major NYS Thruway CDL Enforcement Operation
NEW YORK — New York State Police issued more than 500 tickets, arrested four drivers for DWI, and took 49 commercial vehicles out of service during a single-day enforcement operation on the New York State Thruway on February 26, 2026, with 60 citations going specifically to commercial vehicle operators who attempted to avoid a checkpoint. The operation was conducted by NYSP Troop T in...

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2025-10-08 18:11:39 -

Another major I-10 lane reduction is coming near downtown Houston as Part of Flood Risk Project
HOUSTON, Texas — Beginning October 24, a major stretch of westbound I-10 Katy Freeway from I-45 North Freeway to Houston Avenue will be reduced to just two lanes and remain that way until mid-2026, due to construction under the $407 million I-10 White Oak Bayou Elevation Project, aimed at reducing flood risks in the area. According to TxDOT, this long-term lane reduction is necessary to...

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2025-07-02 18:25:26 -

Attorney Says Driver Fatigue Still a Major Factor in U.S. Semi-Truck Crashes
TYLER, Texas — Recent crashes involving semi-trucks — including a deadly wreck — highlight how driver fatigue remains one of the leading causes of large truck collisions in the United States, according to East Texas attorney Brent Goudarzi. Federal regulations are clear: commercial drivers are limited to 11 hours behind the wheel after 10 hours off duty, cannot work more...

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2025-11-18 19:12:10 -

Big rig hauling propane cylinders breaks apart in collision, causing major delays
STEVINSON, Calif. — A big rig carrying propane cylinders was involved in a minor-injury collision Monday night at the intersection of State Route 165 and State Route 140, causing significant traffic delays, according to the California Highway Patrol’s Merced office. CHP said the force of the impact caused the truck’s cab to separate from the trailer, scattering propane...

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2026-03-02 18:17:07 -

CHP Issues 352 Commercial Citations, Takes 40 Trucks Out of Service During Major I-15 Commercial Strike Force Operation Stretching From San Diego to Nevada State Line
CALIFORNIA — Multiple divisions of the California Highway Patrol partnered for a large-scale Commercial Strike Force operation along Interstate 15 on February 26, 2026, resulting in 352 commercial citations, 40 vehicles placed out of service, and 4 vehicles impounded across a corridor stretching from San Diego to the Nevada state line. The operation was designed to enhance commercial...

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2021-08-30 23:00:10 -

Here are the major chain truck stops that are closed due to Hurricane Ida
Several truck stop locations are closed due to evacuations or damage caused by Hurricane Ida — here’s the latest information. On Sunday afternoon, Hurricane Ida made landfall in Louisiana as a powerful Category 4 hurricane with wind speeds of almost 150 m.p.h. More than 1 million people in Louisiana are without electricity as of Monday morning. By Monday, Ida weakened into a...

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2022-05-01 17:45:55 -

Idaho firefighters send out major thanks to professional drivers for help at crash scene
A fire department out of northern Idaho is garnering nationwide attention for shining a light on the patience and professionalism of a group of log truck drivers following a crash on Monday morning. It all began with an early morning two-vehicle collision on September 13 on Highway 12 at mile marker 54 near Kamiah, Idaho. The crash took two hours to clear and left a long line of log...

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2025-10-03 16:01:12 -

Major Delays for Truckers After System Crash Shuts Down NY/Canada Border
LEWISTON, N.Y. — A computer system failure caused significant delays and disruptions at two key New York–Canada border crossings, halting commercial truck traffic for nearly two days. The issue began late on Monday, September 29th, at both the Peace Bridge near Buffalo and the Lewiston-Queenston Bridge near Lewiston. According to WGRZ, the disruption was caused by a failed system...

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2022-02-10 23:41:59 -

Major fire reported at Indiana truck stop
A large fire caused major damage at a Love’s Travel Centers location in Indiana on Thursday. The fire was reported shortly after 10:30 a.m. on February 10 at the Love’s in Gary, Indiana. Local outlet ABC7 reports that the fire destroyed a Denny’s restaurant adjacent to the truck stop. “All commuters: we are asking you to divert your traffic away from...

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2022-07-26 23:51:10 -

Major flooding shuts down multiple St. Louis interstates
Heavy rainfall caused flash flooding in the St. Louis area on Tuesday, forcing the closure of several major interstates. Rainfall of five to ten inches has been reported in east-central Missouri, causing dangerous flash flooding in the St. Charles County and St. Louis County areas. Some areas are expected to receive as many as 12 inches of rain on Tuesday. No...

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2022-07-01 21:33:18 -

Major Louisville interstate closure begins next week
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is asking drivers to plan ahead for the closure of a portion of I-65 at the Kennedy Interchange in Louisville that will last several weeks. Starting on July 5 at 10 p.m., I-65 South entering Kentucky from the John F. Kennedy Memorial Bridge in Jefferson County will close for repairs to a bridge damaged by an accident involving a semi truck in...

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2025-06-06 20:46:37 -

Over 3,000 Pounds of Marijuana and 260 Pounds of Cocaine Seized in Kansas Semi Truck Bust
A major drug trafficking operation was interrupted on Sunday, June 2, 2025, after a routine traffic stop on Interstate 70 in Geary County, Kansas led to the discovery of thousands of pounds of illegal drugs concealed inside a semi-truck trailer. The bust occurred during a multi-agency criminal enforcement effort targeting the I-70 corridor. The operation spanned June 1 and 2, with the...

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2025-06-06 17:14:28 -

Reckless Driver Crashes Into Parked Semi on Highway 99 in Fresno, California
A high-speed crash involving a reckless driver and a parked semi-truck left one person seriously injured on the evening of Saturday, May 31, 2025, in Fresno, California. According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the collision occurred on southbound Highway 99 near Fresno Street, where a semi-truck had pulled onto the shoulder due to a mechanical issue. While the truck was...

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2026-01-02 01:31:18 -

Reno Man Dies After Wrong-Way Toyota Slams Head-On Into Semi on I-80 in Sparks
SPARKS, NEVADA — A wrong-way driver was killed in a head-on crash involving a semi tractor-trailer on Interstate 80 near Pyramid Highway in Sparks early Dec. 21, with Nevada Highway Patrol investigators saying the collision happened when a Toyota traveling the wrong direction entered the semi’s lane. The crash was reported just before 5:00 a.m. on westbound I-80 near Pyramid...

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