Washington Troopers Team Up With Truckers To Catch Aggressive Drivers
An unlikely pair team up to combat aggressive driving.
Tag: Washington
Outdated Bridge Clearance List Blamed For Bridge Strike
A Gig Harbor overpass sustained serious damage after being struck. Who is to blame?
Washington Troopers Team-Up With Truckers To Curb Unsafe Drivers
“We continue to see passenger car drivers as the main cause of most truck involved collisions,” said Captain Jason Berry, Commercial Vehicle Division commander.
Crash Victim Looking For Truck Driver Who Saved Her Life
A crash victim desperately wants to thank the truck driver who she calls her guardian angel.
Proposed Hike Would Make Washington’s Fuel Tax Highest In The County
If this proposal passes, Washington’s fuel tax would be the highest in the country.
GPS Distraction To Blame For Truck, Train Crash
Truck driver runs off highway, lands on train tracks and is then rear ended by a train. Get more details here.
Kenworth Truck Employees Donate One Ton of Food
Truck drivers and employees of Kenworth Trucks answered the call for charity this season with a big load of food for needy families.
Video: Landslide Derails Train In Washington
A landslide derailed a train in Washington yesterday. Watch the video here.
Driver Jumps into Flaming Cab, Saves Long Line of Trucks
A driver at Joel Olson Trucking, Inc. in Longview, Washington, is being recognized for his heroic effort in diverting disaster for his company. On Thursday evening, Lance Corbett watched one of the trucks at Joel Olson, Inc. burst into flames. Not long after, the fire had spread to a second in a long row of [...]
Washington-Based Trucking Company Settles $4.85M Settlement
A Washington-based trucking company has agreed to pay a nearly $5M settlement. Find out why they were ordered to pay.
2013 Kenworth Truck Calendar Now Available
Find out how to get the new Kenworth Truck Calendar for 2013, and how much it costs.
The Story of Robert Ben Rhoades: The Truck Stop Killer
A horrifying story that took place at truck stops across the country in 1985. Read the story of his capture.
Bi-Partisan Request for CSA System Audit
Independent truck drivers are beginning to make tracks in Washington as more lawmakers are siding with them on the CSA shortcomings.
Truck Driver Hit While Inspecting Overpass Height Restrictions
Three trucks stopped to check a bridge’s clearance. One driver was hit.
Washington Troopers Targeting Aggressive Drivers
Washington trooper will be on the lookout for aggressive car and truck drivers.
Texting Teen Nearly Impaled By Fence Post
Another story about the dangers of texting and driving.
Spa Whose “Offensive” Ad Sparked A Lawsuit Offering CDL Discounts
The spa whose “offensive” billboard sparked a lawsuit is offering special pricing for CDL holders, and they offer truck parking. Go get yourselves pampered.
Truck Driver Aids Injured Man
A quick thinking driver saves a Washington man’s from certain death. Life saving tips you need to know.
Second TSA Officer Busted in Drug Sting
A former Transportation Security Administration officer was indicted this week in a painkiller trafficking ring. And he’s not the first to get caught, either…
Money Challenges Drivers’ Morals
Finders, keepers? What would you do if you saw money flittering through the air?
Supermarket Honors Million Mile Safe Truck Drivers
Stater Bros. Supermarkets inducted a few more “Million Mile’rs” at this year’s Safe Driving Award Banquet.
Typical Trucker’s Luck: Trapped!
Beer, beer everywhere and not a drop to drink. We feel sorry for the trucker who got caught in this situation!
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.
The Pre-Trip Report | Feb. 13 – 20
Get a quick review of vital transportation and trucking industry news topics here before you hit the road. Updated all week!
Trucking News – Nov. 10
The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee approved the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century, or MAP-21, by unanimous vote on…
Trucking News – Nov. 8
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