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Overturned semi truck stumps first responders, commuters during winter weather in Houston

An overturned semi truck in Houston caused issues for commuters and first responders during a bout of winter weather on Monday morning.  The accident happened...

Government bringing an end to the fun that is “humorous” messages on electronic road signs

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has issued a ban on “humorous,” “obscure,” and otherwise “nonstandard” messages on electronic road signs that will go into...

ARDOT suggests trucking industry take a ‘voluntary’ holiday during spring eclipse festivities

The Arkansas DOT has suggested a holiday for trucking industry during eclipse as a way to decrease traffic during the upcoming festivities.  The ArDOT has...

365 truck parking spaces planned for WY I-80 “like a Band-Aid on a severe wound” caused by frequent winter closures, officials say

The Wyoming Department of Transportation has been awarded a multi-million dollar grant for the construction of hundreds of spaces worth of new truck parking...

“Chaos” hits RI streets as sudden Route 195 Washington Bridge closure affects commute

The entire state of Rhode Island is experiencing “chaos” after the sudden Route 195 Washington Bridge closure earlier this week.  A major issue was first...

Colorado DOT warns that I-70 runway truck ramp is closed through summer 2024

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has closed an I-70 runway truck ramp until mid-2024 for construction.

City points at GPS, suggests removal of tricky medians rather than blame truckers for damage

Truckers not blamed for damage after a series of incidents involving faulty GPS directions leave downtown plazas damaged.  The city of Jacksonville, Illinois is working...

30 spun out semi trucks closed Snoqualmie Pass after failing to chain up

Snoqualmie Pass in Washington was temporarily closed on Friday morning after 30 semi trucks spun out due to lack of tire chains.  The spin outs...

I-25 in NM shut down as ice and snow cover roadway

Interstate 25 in New Mexico shut down on Thursday as ice and snow caused issues all along the roadway.  As of 1:35 p.m. CST on...

Driver described as “reckless” by former employer received only written warning from police for crash with bridge

The truck driver who destroyed a covered bridge was given only a written warning by police for the incident after her former employer spoke...

Repair of covered bridge damaged by a truck driver causing “headaches” for all involved

The repair of a Pennsylvania covered bridge damaged by a truck driver is proving tricky for repair crews and people impacted by the road...

Light snow took out 180 four-wheelers and one semi truck in Minnesota this weekend

Light snow caused more than 100 crashes involving many cars and one semi truck in Minnesota over the weekend.  The series of accidents happened across...

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