Big rig driver dead after semi overturns, bursts into flames in Texas
SAN ANTONIO — KENS-5 television news reported that an 18-wheeler truck driver is dead after his truck rolled over and caught fire in San Antonia
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Diesel prices drop again
Though the drop was not as profound as a week ago, diesel prices did fall again this week. Last week, the price slid by four
Operation Sideswipe adds another indictment
NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. Attorney’s Office and the Criminal Division of the U.S. Department of Justice announced recently that a 13-count second superseding indictment
Semi driver hauling strawberries falls asleep, rolls over on Oklahoma highway
VINTA, Okla. — A semi truck overturned on Interstate 44 inside the Will Rogers Turnpike near mile marker 289 near Vinta. Oklahoma authorities said “Amazingly,
Illinois road project prompts lane closures on I-294
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. – A long-term closure of the eastbound lanes on West Lake Street under the Tri-State Tollway (I-294) has begun with a posted
Georgia sheriff’s deputy killed on I-20 during traffic stop on motor home
EVANS, Ga. (AP) — One Georgia deputy was killed and a second was shot in the face after a motor home driver they had pulled
Cargo theft: US legislators work to find solutions to increasingly sophisticated thievery
It’s an everyday occurrence: A driver pulls into a truck stop, intent on freshening up with a shower, a meal and a little shuteye before
13 ways to improve safety in your cab
Commercial Truck Trader recently published a guide to cab safety detailing how drivers can practice to keep themselves safe inside the truck. Those tips range
Wyoming Transportation Commission awards $22 million in contracts
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Wyoming Transportation Commission awarded almost $22.82 million in contracts for nine Wyoming Department of Transportation construction projects during its April 17
CDOT survey connects drivers with cannabis safety
The Colorado Department of Transportation has done some research on marijuana safety — including safe driving. After three years of gathering feedback from budtenders and
2 teens dead after crash with big rig
Authorities in Massachusetts report that a crash involving an 18-wheeler on Monday has claimed the lives of two Massachusetts high school students. According to a
Diesel prices drop by 10 cents over period of 2 weeks
Diesel prices have dropped again for the second consecutive week. After a significant drop last week, prices fell another four cents. That adds up to
Big rig hauling paint cans catches fire on I-65 in Indiana
JASPER COUNTY, Ind. — Indiana State Police reported on Monday that its troopers responded to a vehicle fire on Interstate 65 in the southbound lanes
Georgia governor signs tort reform bills
ATLANTA — After going as far as threatening lawmakers with a special session, the Georgia’s governor’s self-proclaimed highest legislative priority came to fruition on Monday.
Tennessee DOT promoting highway work zone safety
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – In a recent announcement, the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) states it is joining states nationwide to ask motorists to “Work with
Border patrol finds over 90K Xanax pills
SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. — Interstate 5 in Southern California was the site last week of a major drug bust. According to a news release issued by
CBP gets more than 300 pounds of cocaine headed for Canada
DETROIT, Mich. — Agents in Michigan found more than 300 pounds of cocaine in a tractor trailer on Tuesday. U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP)
CBP ‘squashes’ drug shipment in Texas
PHARR, Texas — Customs and Border Patrol agents came across more than just a shipment of squash recently. According to a press release, agents at
Resurfacing project beginning this month in Colorado
DELTA COUNTY, Colo.— According to a press release issued on Tuesday, the Colorado Department of Transportation, along with its contract partner United Companies, will begin
Diesel prices fall back after rise a week ago
Diesel prices have fluctuated in recent weeks. This week, the trend is downward. The average price per gallon fell this week on the national level