Tag: Minnesota

Truck Hits Three Overpasses Before Stopping

A truck hauling a railroad crane hit three overpasses on westbound I-94 in Moorhead, Minnesota on Sunday at 11:45 a.m. before coming to a stop.

Traffic & Weather Updates

A couple of traffic updates for you to keep an eye on this morning:

Rest Are Shooting and Highway Chase Shuts Down Interstate 694

A rest area homicide, highway chase and the shooting of a suspect shuts down a portion of Interstate 694 on Wednesday.

Minnesota Frost Laws Now In Effect

The Minnesota Department of Transportation announced that winter truck load increases begin today on unrestricted highways in the central frost zone.

Truck Driver Shot In the Head During Botched Robbery Attempt

A truck driver is in critical condition after being shot in the face during a botched robbery attempt.

MnDOT: Be Cautious When Approaching Bridges and Overpasses

MnDOT is reminding truck drivers "All bridges in the state that are 14 feet, 9 inches and lower have signs posted to warn drivers of heights."

Minnesota’s New Biodiesel Mandate Causes Controversy

Minnesota's new 10 percent biodiesel requirement is highest in the nation, good for farmers but angering the state trucking association with concerns about price and quality

FMCSA Shuts Down Minnesota-Based Passenger Carrier

The FMCSA today announced the agency has put the brakes on a Minnesota-based passenger carrier and has ordered the bus company to "immediately cease all passenger operations."

Troopers Target Trucks, Make 59 Arrests

State Troopers and Motor Carrier Services enforcement officers from Iowa, Minnesota and South Dakota joined efforts targeting truck drivers violating safety regulations along interstate 90 between the Wyoming an Minnesota borders carrying 59 arrests and 139 violations.

Limited Services Available at Alberta Lea Rest Areas

The Minnesota Department of Transportation reports that limited services will be available at the Interstate 90 rest areas near Alberta Lea for the next ten weeks while crews work to improve accessibility and update the rest area's facilities.

Video: Driver Who Passed Bus on Shoulder in Minnesota Turns Himself In

According to WCCO and the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, the truck driver who was captured on video passing a school bus on the shoulder of the road and nearly hitting a 7th-grade girl has turned himself in to authorities.

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