Brake Failure Leads to Manslaughter Conviction, Appeal
A 2011 ruling that placed a trucker in jail on manslaughter charges after a fatal crash is under review in California’s 2nd district. In 2009, driver Marcos Costa’s…
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Driver Braves Flames To Save Trucks From Inferno
Lots of drivers feel undervalued at their companies, but here’s a guy who’s sure to get a nice bonus at the end of the year. You may be…
20 commentsOhio Turnpike To Stay Public, Funds To Come From Tolls
In a resounding victory for the citizens of Ohio and for common sense in general, Ohio’s Governor, John Kasich has decided not to lease the Ohio Turnpike to…
1 comment$17,000 Fine For Exceeding Bridge Weight Limit
There are all sorts of fines that truckers may find themselves paying. There are so many that many companies consider paying the fines simply part of the cost…
19 commentsNY Does U-Turn, Jacks Up Bridge and Tunnel Tolls
Just one week ago New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that NY Thruway tolls would not be increasing with the planned 40% toll hike. After much pressure was…
4 commentsCities Banning Trucks and New Truck Stops
Despite pumping life into every town and city that they haul freight to, truckers are still looked upon as a nuisance by most areas. They think of big…
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