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"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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2022-06-08 19:50:12 -

7 things truckers need to know about Operation Safe Driver Week
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Operation Safe Driver Week enforcement effort is just a few weeks away — here’s what you need to know to get ready. Need To Know: Operation Safe Driver Week Facts Operation Safe Driver Week is happening July 10 — 16, 2022, in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. The purpose of Operation Safe Driver Week is to reduce...

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2022-05-06 01:15:10 -

American Truck Drivers Inc Is Using the Far-Reaching Power of Social Media to Educate Drivers on the Importance of Safe Driving
The company’s community of truck drivers who double as followers remain the source of video clips that are helping to create awareness on driving safely Truck driving is an integral aspect of the transportation sector but is one of the most dangerous occupations in the United States today. Large trucks are responsible for 9% of all fatal crashes on American roads and this can be...

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2022-07-23 13:14:24 -

Bill providing $755 million for safe truck parking advances in House
A U.S. House of Representatives committee has advanced a bill that would provide funding for the creation of more truck parking spaces and safety upgrades for existing parking facilities. On Wednesday, the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure approved an amended version of H.R.2187, also known as the Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act. The bill would authorize...

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2023-01-25 14:01:04 -

Empowering Truckers with Knowledge: American Truck Drivers Inc. Taking Important Steps to Promote Safe Driving
Washington, District of Columbia, United States , Jan. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Truck Drivers focuses on helping truck drivers succeed by providing educational content that can be used to navigate the complex roads that they traverse. By creating informative videos portraying different challenging scenarios, they lead truckers to expand their knowledge while gaining...

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2025-04-22 03:54:46 -

H-E-B Honors Jesus Flores for Logging 4 Million Safe Miles on the Road
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — H-E-B truck driver Jesus Flores has reached an extraordinary milestone: 4 million safe miles logged over a 39-year career with the company. Flores, who began his driving career in 1992, was honored this week with cheers, praise, and a brand-new 2025 Volvo Tractor. “Since he started, he hasn’t had a single incident,” said H-E-B Terminal Manager...

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2024-04-07 16:02:18 -

Indiana to allow ‘safe haven’ truck parking at weigh stations during eclipse
Indiana troopers are letting the trucking community know about ‘safe haven’ truck parking during next week’s solar eclipse. On Monday, April 8, Indiana State Police – Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division will limit operations at the state’s eight weigh stations in anticipation of increased traffic during the eclipse. ISP plans to stop...

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2026-02-14 21:39:50 -

Missing 77-Year-Old Michigan Milk Truck Driver Found Safe at Motel After Employer Reports Missed Delivery
SAGINAW COUNTY, MICHIGAN — A milk tanker driver reported missing by his employer was located safe Friday evening after he failed to arrive at a scheduled delivery in mid-Michigan, according to the Huron County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office said it was contacted the morning of Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, by Rathmourne Dairy of Port Hope, which reported that its driver...

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2022-05-13 23:13:14 -

Missing retired trucker found safe
Update 1 PM May 13—————————————————– A former trucker reported missing has been located and is safe. On May 13, the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office reported that missing former truck driver Everette Marion Long, 74, has been located and is safe. No further...

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2022-07-15 21:17:42 -

Police find 300 illegal cannabis plants during Operation Safe Driver Week CMV inspection
Ontario police charged a driver after finding hundreds of cannabis plants in his vehicle during an inspection. The plants were discovered after a vehicle was inspected in Arthur, Ontario, on July 13 as part of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s Operation Safe Driver Week initiative. Wellington County OPP said that they discovered approximately 300 illegal cannabis...

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2026-03-06 18:34:47 -

FMCSA Head Says "We're Going to Bite Off More Than We Can Chew," Calling Chameleon Carriers — Trucking Companies That Reopen Under New Names After Fatal Crashes — a Top Priority
ORLANDO, FLORIDA — The head of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration said cracking down on so-called "chameleon carriers" — trucking companies that shut down after fatal crashes and reopen under new names — is among the agency's top priorities, following an investigative report that exposed systemic failures allowing unsafe carriers to remain on the road. FMCSA...

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2024-04-11 16:59:06 -

Reckless drivers to be targeted during CVSA Operation Safe Driver Week
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has provided details to get drivers ready for the upcoming Operation Safe Driver Week blitz. This year, Operation Safe Driver Week will take place July 7 — 13 in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. Operation Safe Driver Week is an enforcement effort targeting both commercial vehicle drivers and passenger vehicle drivers. ...

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2021-04-29 21:27:28 -

Retired police officer introduces pepper-spray invention to keep truckers safe
A retired police officer has launched a campaign to fund an invention he believes will help keep truckers safe while OTR – a special pepper spray device. Retired Gorham, Maine police officer, Mike Mercer, has developed a device called the F3 Defense that will allow truckers to deploy pepper spray at a potential attacker without even opening their cab door. Also a...

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2026-01-27 16:31:54 -

Semi Slams Into Arkansas State Police Cruiser on I-40 in Van Buren as Trooper Stands Outside Assisting Driver
VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS — An Arkansas State Police trooper was not injured after a tractor-trailer struck and destroyed his patrol vehicle while he was assisting at the scene of a crash on Interstate 40 during winter weather conditions early Monday, officials said. A spokesperson for ASP confirmed that the trooper was working a wreck on I-40 in Van Buren on Jan. 26 when the tractor-trailer...

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2022-07-11 23:09:31 -

Trooper in a Truck detail and aerial enforcement happening statewide in Wisconsin during Operation Safe Driver Week
The Wisconsin State Patrol (WSP) is taking part in a major statewide distracted driving detail using big rigs to spot violations. On Sunday, WSP announced a “Trooper in a Truck” enforcement effort taking place statewide from July 11 — 15. The operation will be conducted in partnership with the Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association. During the Trooper in a...

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2024-04-07 15:49:38 -

Video proof of how a safe following distance can save a life
A driver’s safe following distance potentially saved the life of a fellow trucker in this dash cam video filmed in Illinois. In the clip, a truck driver is crossing the Des Plaines River bridge on Interstate 80 in Joliet, Illinois when another driver jacknifes on the bridge. The rig knocks into another truck in the left lane before landing completely turned around...

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2024-04-20 11:01:45 -

XPO truck driver recognized for hitting four million safe miles
Trucking company XPO recently recognized a truck driver for achieving a remarkable safety milestone. Last week XPO recognized truck driver Dale Williams for achieving four million accident-free miles. Williams has driven for XPO since 1987 and is the second-ever XPO driver to achieve four million safe miles. Williams was recognized with a ceremony at the...

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