Driver Admits To Being On His Phone Before Crash
Wood admitted to being distracted by his cell phone prior to the crash.
Tag: Oregon
Video: Police Believe Wrong-Way Truck Driver Was Intoxicated
A truck driver traveled in the wrong direction for several miles before crashing into an oncoming car.
Oregon Carrier Helping In the Search For Missing Mom and Toddler
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Daimler Trucks Plan for Layoffs in February
Leading up to an official statement by Daimler North America, the news of impending layoffs already have thousands of workers worried.
Trucker Stabbed, Police Need Information
A truck driver sustained severe injuries from a stabbing and police need some answers.
Oregon Bus Crash Kills 9
A passenger bus carrying more than 40 people crashed over a 100 ft. cliff.
Dying Truck Driver Manages To Pull Truck Off Road, Avoids Accident
A truck driver, suffering a fatal heart attack, steers his truck to safety.
Truck Driver Frantically Works To Help Injured Crash Victims
A truck driver helps a fellow truck driver and a motorists after an accident.
Truck Driver’s Call Saves Elderly Man Stuck In His Car
A truck driver’s 911 call is being credited with saving an elderly man’s life.
Many Campaign To Have “Killer Road” Reconstructed
Have you traveled on this “killer road?” What stretch of highway do you feel is the most dangerous?
Card In, England Out as ATA Chairman
In Las Vegas this week, the American Trucking Association Board voted in their 68th Chairman.
Level-Headed Truck Driver Helps Accident Victims
An Oregon truck driver witnesses a terrible accident and springs into action to help the crash victims.
Oregon Cracks Down On Fatigued Drivers
The Oregon Department of Transportation set up three stations in an effort to catch fatigued drivers. How many did they place out-of-service?
Trucking Agency Challenges Oregon’s Misappropriation Of Funds
The state of Oregon re-appropriated highway funds and have come up with another way to recoup the money. Trucking groups are suing the state. Get the details here.
Pilot Flying J Sponsoring Truck Drivers in Triathlon
Pilot Flying J truck stops are trying to give truck drivers a helping hand by partnering with the fitness group Truckers to Triathletes to develop driver-friendly fitness and nutrition plans.
Trucker Saves Woman From Pitching Into River
An Oregon woman makes a mistake and soon finds herself at the jaws of death. Luckily, a trucker was there for the rescue.
OR Congressman Wants Hearing on Emissions Rules
An Oregon Senator proposes that the new air quality standards in California are unfair to the trucking industry.
Bipartisan FET Repeal Bill Introduced in U.S. House
Legislation to repeal the 12% federal excise tax on truck and trailer purchases and replace it with an increase in the diesel fuel tax has been introduced. Is this more fair to truckers or fleets?
Truck Idling Ban Being Considered at Busy TA
Oregon town considering an idling ban on large trucks. The ban would affect a busy truck stop known as Truck Town.
Driving Video: Trucking Down Cabbage Hill
Indiana Jack lets regular people look into the cab and get a truck driver’s-eye view of the road in his videos. Here he descends down an Oregon mountain.
Video: Rock Chart Toppers | Red Fang “Wires”
How much mayhem can you create for only $6000? Porland, Oregon’s Red Fang will show you in their video for “Wires.”
South Dakota Approves Bill Boosting Trucker Rights
South Dakota placed a ban on indemnity clauses for shipping companies looking to avoid responsibility for freight loss or damage.
Oregon Senator Proposes Regulation Cut for Farmers
In a rare occurrence, an Oregon senator has proposed some de-regulatory measures to the 2012 Surface Transport Bill being debated currently on the floor of Congress.
Speed Camera Restrictions Gaining Momentum
Lawmakers, Law Enforcement and Trucking groups are at a stalemate regarding states use of red light and speed cameras. It’s safety vs. revenue and no one’s happy.
Driver’s Life Saved By Couple’s Quick Thinking
An Oregon couple springs into action and literally save the life of a trucker in need. Way to go!
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