Trucker Defends Himself From Knife Attack With Squeegee
Veteran truckers know to always be on the lookout for road rage, since it can suddenly become an issue at any time – even when you’re just pumping…
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Stolen Tanker Truck Leads Police On Unusual Chase
Police apprehended the driver of a stolen tanker truck after an odd slow-speed chase during which the fleeing driver drove erratically, but stopped at every red light.
6 commentsBridge Strike May Have Been Caused By Incorrect Height Listing
A fatal accident caused when a truck hit a support beam on a bridge may have been at least partially due to incorrectly posted clearance heights.
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FMCSA Increases Fines By As Much As 33%
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is preparing to publish a final rule which would increase the cost of multiple fines resulting from safety violations. Some fines have…
12 commentsTrucker Threatens FMCSA Inspector After Receiving Fine
When inspectors put rigs out of service to keep the roads safe, it costs truckers time and money. Aside from maybe a bit of grumbling, generally drivers finish…
52 commentsMechanical Failure To Blame In Death Of Trucker
When we reported last week on the crash that killed trucker Ewell Levy, it was noted that brake failure was likely the cause of the accident that saw…
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