Weather-related crash: Driver escapes from truck before train strike
GASTONIA, N.C. — Weather has been a hot topic around the country the last 10 days. That includes North Carolina. The City of Gastonia’s police
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Approximately 40 vehicles involved in New York crashes due to weather
New York State Police (NYSP) had a bit of a mess on their hands last week with what it reported as “weather-related” crashes involving approximately
Trucker injured in crash with Missouri bridge
PHELPS COUNTY, Mo. — A trucker was severely injured in a one-vehicle crash when a semi truck hit a bridge pillar on Interstate 44 near
Indiana police report busy weekend amid winter storm
Indiana State Police (ISP) stated in a news release that it was on “a full callout” with what was coined as Winter Storm Fern last
Oregon police respond to reports of shots fired on Interstate 5
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore.— Oregon police have a man in custody, and are still investigating multiple reports of a person firing a gun at motorists on
One dead in head-on collision with semi in Arkansas on icy Interstate 55
CRITTENDEN COUNTY, Ark. — One man has died in a crash in Arkansas involving two 18-wheelers on Interstate 55 in Crittenden County on what the
TDOT says next step after winter storm is pothole repair
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) announced that in the coming days and weeks, weather permitting, crews will be actively repairing potholes
Footage released of wrong-way semi truck on Oklahoma expressway
News of wrong-way semi truck on the Broken Arrow Expressway hit social media earlier this week. The Tulsa Police Department (TPD) released dash cam footage
Troopers in Ohio sieze 154 pounds of cocaine aboard semi truck
COLUMBUS, Ohio – A traffic stop in Ohio last week yielded a large stash of cocaine and an arrest of a trucker from Mexico. Felony
Florida Senator wants to immediately impound trucks driven by illegal immigrants
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The state of Florida is taking immigration enforcement in the trucking industry a step further. A bill introduced in the Florida Senate
Man convicted in CLP fraud scheme
BOSTON, Mass. – A Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) scheme could land a Massachusetts man prison time. A Roxbury, Mass. man was convicted in federal court
Drug operation nets sentences for 18 in Oklahoma
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. – A total of 18 defendants have now been sentenced in the culmination of a four-year-long investigation into a drug-trafficking organization (DTO)
Diesel prices jump again
For the second straight week, diesel prices have risen. According to the weekly report from the US Energy Information Administration, the price for a gallon
Driver dies after semi truck tires come loose, strikes car in Iowa
Winter weather has been deemed responsible for the lives of 30 people nationwide according to a recent Associated Press report. One of those is in
Virginia trucker sentenced in sex trafficking case
PROVIDENCE – A Virginia truck driver was sentenced in federal court in Rhode Island for engaging in sexual contact with a minor female who traveled
FMCSA waives Hours of Service rules during winter weather emergency
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued a declaration on Saturday for an Hours of Service (HOS) waiver for states hit hard by severe
Tractor trailer versus farm tractor crash injures 1 in Missouri
LIVINGSTON COUNTY, MO. — While no one was seriously injured, a big rig and a farm tractor experienced significant damage in a crash in Livingston
Trucker passenger involved in Indiana shooting identified
Indiana State Police are still investigating the officer involved shooting that occurred January 22 on State Road 69 north of Copperline Road involving two Posey
Idaho police looking into crash involving 2 big rigs
GOODING COUNTY, Idaho – Two 18-wheelers were involved in a crash in Gooding County, Idaho on Saturday. Idaho State Police (ISP) reported it is investigating
Law enforcment busy with crashes, dangerous conditions during winter storm
Winter weather affected travel as predicted over numerous states in the south and midwest. In northern portions of Louisiana, icy roadways created hazardous conditions today.