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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.
Truck driver jailed after bumping wife with semi truck during a stop
A truck driver was arrested on assault charges after bumping into his wife with his semi truck earlier this month. The incident occurred on August 3rd at the Interstate 75 rest area at around 8 p.m in Monroe County, Georgia. According to Monroe County Reporter, 33-year-old Krista Maria Pike called police after her husband, 32-year-old […] The post Truck driver jailed after bumping wife with semi truck during a stop appeared first on CDLLife.
Dozens of wheels and tires swiped from construction company trucks in Texas
A construction company is offering a cash reward for information after dozens of truck wheels and tires were recently stolen from the company’s vehicles. Approximately 100 tires have been stolen from TexCon/TexCrete trucks in two separate incidents in Robertson and Montgomery counties in Texas, according to KBTX. The thefts took place overnight on July 28 […] The post Dozens of wheels and tires swiped from construction company trucks in Texas appeared first on CDLLife.
7-Eleven to expand 7FLEET Diesel Network to over 500 locations in 2025
One of the nation’s largest convenience store retailers announced major expansion plans to better serve the trucking community in the year ahead. On August 8, Irving, Texas-headquartered 7-Eleven, Inc. announced plans to expand the 7FLEET Diesel Network to more than 500 locations in 2025. The 7FLEET Diesel Network was established in 2022 with 240 Speedway stores. […] The post 7-Eleven to expand 7FLEET Diesel Network to over 500 locations in 2025 appeared first on CDLLife.
Driver accused of dumping 4000 gallons of gas ‘to speed up his route’ pleads guilty
A former fuel truck driver pleaded guilty to charges related to a deliberate fuel spill that occurred in Pennsylvania in 2021. The post Driver accused of dumping 4000 gallons of gas ‘to speed up his route’ pleads guilty appeared first on CDLLife.
Cans of tuna stolen from truck parked in Philly
A load of canned tuna was stolen from the back of a semi truck in Philadelphia early on Thursday. The theft happened on Thursday, August 8th at 3:30 a.m. on South Lawrence Street near Pattison Avenue in South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. According to 6 ABC, the commercial vehicle was parked on the roadway when multiple male […] The post Cans of tuna stolen from truck parked in Philly appeared first on CDLLife.
CVSA awards trucker who hit 3.6 million safe miles in his 41 year career
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) recently named a Ryder System Inc. driver as this year’s International Driver Excellence Award (IDEA) recipient. The post CVSA awards trucker who hit 3.6 million safe miles in his 41 year career appeared first on CDLLife.
‘Historic milestone’: I-69 between Evansville and Indianapolis opens to traffic
This week, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) celebrated the opening of the I-69 corridor connecting Evansville to Indianapolis. The post ‘Historic milestone’: I-69 between Evansville and Indianapolis opens to traffic appeared first on CDLLife.
Driver that crossed median in fatal I-70 crash arrested for involuntary manslaughter
A truck driver involved in a serious crash involving seven vehicles earlier this week has been arrested on involuntary manslaughter charges. The accident happened on Monday, August 5th in Boone County, Missouri on Interstate 70 near the business loop 70 exit. According to KOMU, 26-year-old Walter J. Montejo was driving his commercial vehicle in the […] The post Driver that crossed median in fatal I-70 crash arrested for involuntary manslaughter appeared first on CDLLife.
Video shows smoking semi truck crashing into trees after coming down Broad Mountain
Video captured in Pennsylvania over the weekend shows a smoking semi truck crashing through a parking lot and into a wooded area. The post Video shows smoking semi truck crashing into trees after coming down Broad Mountain appeared first on CDLLife.
Driver in wreck that killed 9-year-old drove for “very unsafe” company
A preliminary crash report detailing the investigation into a July wreck that claimed the life of a young boy has been released, citing “unsafe speed” by the truck driver and an overall “very unsafe” trucking company. The crash happened on July 25th on Interstate 465 in Indianapolis, Indiana in a construction zone. According to WRTV, […] The post Driver in wreck that killed 9-year-old drove for “very unsafe” company appeared first on CDLLife.
Sheetz to open four stores with free overnight parking and other trucker-friendly amenities
Convenience store chain Sheetz will open four stores in August with trucker-friendly amenities. The post Sheetz to open four stores with free overnight parking and other trucker-friendly amenities appeared first on CDLLife.
Attentive trucker saves BMW from itself
An attentive semi truck driver saves a motorist in a BMW from themselves at an intersection in this dash cam clip. In the video, a BMW driver drives straight through a red light, right in front of a semi truck with a green light. Luckily for the four-wheeler, the trucker is on top of things […] The post Attentive trucker saves BMW from itself appeared first on CDLLife.
Two dead in fiery two semi truck collision on I-44 in Oklahoma
Two people were killed in an early morning commercial vehicle crash near Catoosa, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP). The post Two dead in fiery two semi truck collision on I-44 in Oklahoma appeared first on CDLLife.
FST acquires second, “state-of-the-art” Ohio-based trucking company
FSt Logistics has announced the successful acquisition of another Ohio trucking company in a press release this month. FST Logistics, headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, has acquired Dancer Logistics of Delphos, Ohio as part of its growth strategy. Dancer Logistics is known for its technological advancements and commitment to its customers over the last twenty years, […] The post FST acquires second, “state-of-the-art” Ohio-based trucking company appeared first on CDLLife.
J.B. Hunt hits 50K ‘autonomous long-haul trucking miles’ hauling tires between South Carolina and Dallas
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. announced a major autonomous trucking milestone in partnership with self-driving truck tech company Kodiak Robotics, Inc. and tire maker Bridgestone. The post J.B. Hunt hits 50K ‘autonomous long-haul trucking miles’ hauling tires between South Carolina and Dallas appeared first on CDLLife.
“Imminent hazard” driver on drugs indicted on manslaughter and homicide charges
A truck driver that crashed into a school bus the morning after taking drugs was indicted on multiple charges in a Texas courtroom on Tuesday. 43-year-old Jerry Hernandez was initially charged with two counts of criminally negligent homicide for the March crash that killed a preschool student and a motorist, but the grand jury in […] The post “Imminent hazard” driver on drugs indicted on manslaughter and homicide charges appeared first on CDLLife.
Random woman is the only one who knows how to stop rolling rig
A random woman saves the day in this video capturing the panic of two truck drivers as their construction rig starts rolling away. In the video, a woman is walking across a parking lot in front of a parked dump truck when it starts to roll. The woman then watches the truck roll for a […] The post Random woman is the only one who knows how to stop rolling rig appeared first on CDLLife.
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