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Couple arrested for charging trucker $28k in fake repairs at their body shop
A husband and wife were arrested over the weekend after allegedly billing a truck driver for $28,000 in fake repairs to their semi truck. According to Shaw Local News Network, two people in Paw Paw, Illinois purchased a 2011 Freightliner and brought it to Krueger’s Parts and Repair at 10694 Sanderson Road for inspection and […] The post Couple arrested for charging trucker $28k in fake repairs at their body shop appeared first on CDLLife.
One dead after man who was kicked out drove big rig into Tampa gentlemen’s club, cops say
The Tampa Police Department (TPD) is investigating a fatal incident involving a semi truck that occurred early Tuesday at an adult entertainment venue. The post One dead after man who was kicked out drove big rig into Tampa gentlemen’s club, cops say appeared first on CDLLife.
Tennessee troopers not impressed by commercial vehicle driver’s Mountain Dew box fix
The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) uncovered several safety violations during a recent roadside commercial vehicle inspection in Shelby County. The post Tennessee troopers not impressed by commercial vehicle driver’s Mountain Dew box fix appeared first on CDLLife.
I-94 EB in Dearborn shut down for four semi truck wreck
Eastbound Interstate 94 in Michigan is shut down indefinitely for an accident involving four semi trucks on Monday afternoon. The accident happened on August 12th at about 2 p.m. on I-94 eastbound at Michigan Avenue in Dearborn, Michigan. Heads up-EB 94 CLOSED at US-12/Michigan in Dearborn. Crash w 4 semis and fire. Unknown ETA to […] The post I-94 EB in Dearborn shut down for four semi truck wreck appeared first on CDLLife.
Truckful of arm pumpers brightens day of multiple drivers
A pickup truck full of arm-pumping people brightened the day for several drivers in this nice video. In the clip, a pickup truck passes a trucker on the left with two dudes hanging their arms out the window, arm-pumping nearly in sync. The filming driver lets out a little ‘honk honk’ as the pickup passes […] The post Truckful of arm pumpers brightens day of multiple drivers appeared first on CDLLife.
RaceTrac celebrates Truck Driver Appreciation Month with free coffee, pizza, and burgers for professional drivers
Convenience store chain RaceTrac is celebrating truck drivers for the entire month of September with food and beverage giveaways. The post RaceTrac celebrates Truck Driver Appreciation Month with free coffee, pizza, and burgers for professional drivers appeared first on CDLLife.
Driver in fatal I-70 crash thought he had a license, interpreter explains
A truck driver charged in a fatal crash on Interstate 70 last week says that he thought he was properly licensed at the time of the wreck. 26-year-old Walter Montejo was arraigned on Thursday, August 8th for the August 5th wreck and pleaded not guilty to two counts of first-degree involuntary manslaughter, one count of […] The post Driver in fatal I-70 crash thought he had a license, interpreter explains appeared first on CDLLife.
Semi truck driver shot dead after following motorist home from road rage incident, Indiana sheriff says
Police are investigating a shooting incident that left a semi truck driver dead in Grant County, Indiana. The post Semi truck driver shot dead after following motorist home from road rage incident, Indiana sheriff says appeared first on CDLLife.
Trucking dog proves he is his driver’s best friend and worst enemy
A trucking dog proves he brings both joy and suffering to his human driver in this silly video. In the clip, the truck driver left his dog in the cab and didn’t bring his keys, setting himself up to get locked out, obviously. “He locked me outta the truck the one time i forgot my […] The post Trucking dog proves he is his driver’s best friend and worst enemy appeared first on CDLLife.
E-Commerce division of shipper Pitney Bowes to liquidate and shut down
Global shipping company Pitney Bowes Inc. announced plans to wind down operations for the company's E-Commerce division. The post E-Commerce division of shipper Pitney Bowes to liquidate and shut down appeared first on CDLLife.
Trucker out of work after being shot in the eye with a paintball gun
A truck driver is out of work for at least the next several weeks after getting shot in the eye with a paintball gun at an intersection in Washington earlier this month. The incident occurred near Spokane Valley, Washington. Michael Cottone was driving through an intersection when the paintball came in through his open window […] The post Trucker out of work after being shot in the eye with a paintball gun appeared first on CDLLife.
Truck driver cited for crash that left decimated cab dangling from Virginia I-77 bridge
A truck driver was cited for a single vehicle crash that left him with injuries near Hillsville, Virginia, on Thursday. The post Truck driver cited for crash that left decimated cab dangling from Virginia I-77 bridge appeared first on CDLLife.
Furry co-pilot gives trucker a hard time for taking too long
A trucking dog has figured out the perfect way to tell his driver to hurry up in this ridiculous clip. In the video, a white trucking dog has been left in the cab alone. At some point, the dog apparently decided the trucker was taking too long and began barking. Somehow, this led to the […] The post Furry co-pilot gives trucker a hard time for taking too long appeared first on CDLLife.
Driver who fled after hitting broke down trucker caught after weeks
A truck driver who fled the scene of a fatal wreck with a broken down trucker was arrested Thursday after evading police for weeks. 53-year-old John A. Dailey was booked into the Allen County, Indiana jail on Thursday, August 8th after a July 25th wreck on Interstate 69 near Union Chapel Road. According to WANE, […] The post Driver who fled after hitting broke down trucker caught after weeks appeared first on CDLLife.
Texas CVE officers say they encountered two ‘nightmares on 18 wheels’ this week
The Boyd Police Department (BPD) out of Texas shared an eyebrow-raising account of the violations uncovered during a pair of commercial vehicle traffic stops this week. On August 8, the BPD took to social media to call out two commercial vehicle drivers for a slew of violations. “In a surprising turn of events, our newly […] The post Texas CVE officers say they encountered two ‘nightmares on 18 wheels’ this week appeared first on CDLLife.
Ohio task force targeting commercial vehicles on I-70 seizes $14.6 million in drugs, $935K in cash
An Ohio task force targeting commercial vehicles traveling on the I-70 corridor recently made drug and cash seizures "believed to be among the largest in state history." The post Ohio task force targeting commercial vehicles on I-70 seizes $14.6 million in drugs, $935K in cash appeared first on CDLLife.
CMV hauling windmill blade overturns in railroad bridge strike
A semi truck hauling a windmill blade struck a railroad overpass in Maine on Friday morning. The accident happened at about 5:30 a.m. on Route 1 in Stockton Springs, Maine on August 9th. According to Bangor Daily News, the tractor trailer hauling the windmill blade collided with the railroad overpass, causing it to overturn. The […] The post CMV hauling windmill blade overturns in railroad bridge strike appeared first on CDLLife.
Trucker’s company helps route him to Maryland to collect powerball winnings
A truck driver was able to collect his prize after winning the powerball lottery thanks to the help of his understanding trucking company. Bak in July, the unnamed truck driver from Texas had just dropped off a load in Hagerstown, Maryland when he stopped at the Pilot at 1633 Greencastle Pike for snacks and lottery […] The post Trucker’s company helps route him to Maryland to collect powerball winnings appeared first on CDLLife.
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