Tag: Florida Highway Patrol
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) closed a major bridge until further notice due to safety concerns.
Teenagers learn that they really had “no idea” how serious truck blind spots are before getting behind the wheel as part of a special semi truck education program. Around 150 students from McDowell High School in Erie,...
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FHP: Truck driver killed after he tried to beat a train
A truck driver lost his life near Cocoa, Florida, yesterday after his rig was struck by a train. The incident happened just before noon in...
Florida officials are pushing to shut down 50 year old truck stops on I-4
Seminole County leaders are pushing to close 2 rest stops along Interstate 4 that are both almost 50 years old.
On Tuesday, the Board of...
FHP Faces Scrutiny Over Speeding Ticket “Quota”
The Florida Highway Patrol has come under fire for allegedly urging troopers to issue two speeding tickets per hour during an overtime enforcement campaign.
Memo: Troopers...
Three Dead, Two Hurt, When Car Crashes Head-On While Passing Big Rig
Three people were killed and two others critically injured when a passenger vehicle crashed head on with another passenger vehicle while attempting to pass...
FHP Truck Inspection Blitz Targeted Illegal Drugs In Commercial Vehicles
Today the Florida Highway Patrol released the results of a weeklong truck inspection campaign designed to target transporters of illegal drugs, resulting in numerous...
Truck Driver Perishes In Fiery Two Truck Crash On I-75
A truck driver lost his life when one semi rear ended another and then caught fire on Florida's I-75 this morning. Involved semi transporting ice...
FHP’s Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Troopers To Target Aggressive Drivers
Starting today, officers from the Florida Highway Patrol's commercial vehicle enforcement division will be on the lookout for aggressive driving behavior from both motorists...
Man Arrested For Shooting At Semi On Florida Turnpike
A Florida man was arrested yesterday after allegedly shooting at a semi because he was angry that he was unable to pass the truck. The...
Video Proves That Trucker Was Cut Off — And Texting — Before Crashing Off I-75 Overpass
The Florida Highway Patrol has released video that shows that a truck driver was cut off but that he was also using his cellphone...
Florida Troopers Cracking Down On Aggressive Drivers
From now through October 20, the Florida Highway Patrol is on the lookout for aggressive driving and will be focusing on semi truck drivers. The...
Florida Highway Patrol On The Lookout For Aggressive Drivers
The Florida Highway Patrol has ramped up enforcement to curb aggressive driving behaviors both by motorists and truck drivers.
Florida Highway Patrol: Speeding, Following Too...
Florida Highway Patrol Campaigns to End Aggressive Driving
"Cutting off a big truck could cost you a fine, if you survive," comes the message from the Florida Highway Patrol, which in conjunction with the Florida Trucking Association is making sure the message hits home with a safety campaign through April 4
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