CHP says semi truck lost brakes, leading to 20-car pileup
Police say that brake failure is to blame for a massive fiery pileup crash in Santa Cruz, California this morning.
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11,000 UPS Freight drivers may go on strike on Monday
UPS says their proposed contract is one of the best in the industry, but their drivers disagree.
Resident shoved and “grabbed about the throat” while confronting lost truck driver, police say
The city says they are now planning to erect signs warning tractor trailers to stay out of the area.
These are the ‘riskiest’ roads for truckers in North America
Four of the five roads listed are in close proximity to interchanges,
These are the riskiest days (and times) for truckers, according to research
Still, the study says that trucking is getting safer.
Two young kids found inside semi truck that took police on wild chase
The pursuit lasted nearly an hour.
Big rig loses tire, driver notices 150 miles later
Police were able to locate the driver after receiving a tip from the mechanic shop repairing his truck.
Community nervous about big rigs after 285 pounds of illegal drugs seized from semi truck
Officers say that the drugs were coming from California and were on route to Ohio.
Armed trucker able to defend himself against gas station attacker
Police say the trucker was outside of a 7-eleven when a man suddenly attacked him.
Building seriously damaged after semi truck proves too tall to exit business following hot tub delivery
It is not yet clear whether the truck driver has been cited for the ordeal.
Chain-reaction crash leaves five injured
Drivers were advised to avoid the area until around 1:00 p.m.
Parents filing lawsuit following collision between school bus, semi truck
The exact reason for the crash is still under investigation.
Residents growing “increasingly frustrated” about UDOT’s planned conversion of chain-up area into 40-spot truck-parking lot
"It's the worst location and the best location. It depends on your perspective,”said County Council Chair Kim Carson.
HSI: AZ trucking companies accused of illegally hiring Mexican drivers willing to transport produce for half the price of US truckers
“Circumventing visa rules hurts the trucking industry and it hurts the citizens of Santa Cruz County,” said the deputy special agent in charge.
Wrong-way driver’s car suffers “catastrophic damage” after colliding with semi truck
The motorist was killed instantly.
“Significant limb injuries” sustained after woman steps in front of semi truck
The truck driver was not hurt.
Truck driver arraigned following accusations of abduction, rape
He is currently being held in the Erie County Prison on $250,000.
Driver claims dropped cigarette responsible for wreck involving two big rigs, tow truck
Both the driver who dropped the cigarette and the driver he crashed into were issued citations.
