Tag: Mississippi
One of the wildest looking work trucks ever created is still out and about impressing anyone who gets a glimpse. Trucker Ira Forbes and his “Mad Max” style semi named “Wicked Intent” have been traveling along the...
A Texas truck driver has been indicted on serious charges related to the death of a migrant who was ejected in a crash that occurred in Arizona over the summer. On October 30, 2024, Moises Gabriel...
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VIDEO: Truck thief barrels through Peterbilt dealership gate
Mississippi police have shared wild video of a semi truck theft that happened earlier this month in hopes of identifying the suspect.
Man’s body found in trailer at Mississippi truck stop
Police say that a man's body could have been in a truck's trailer for as long as two weeks before it was discovered last night at a Mississippi truck stop.
Multiple big rigs burn at Mississippi truck stop
Several semi trucks caught fire at a truck stop in Jackson, Mississippi, over the weekend.
Mississippi CDL examiners face charges for fraudulent skills test scores
Robert Davis and Benjamin McGriggs were accused last month of granting CDL applicants a passed skills test despite never taking the exam. From August 2014...
Mississippi governor shuts down 106 dangerous bridges
Gov. Phil Bryant ordered the closing of over 100 deficient Mississippi bridges after receiving a warning letter from the U.S. Department of Transportation. Bryant declared...
Mississippi state legislature passes bill that could increase max weight for certain semi truck loads
A Mississippi bill regarding increased weight limits on state roads is creating a lot of debate between state officials who oppose the bill and...
Mississippi DOT bans oversize and overweight loads during Thanksgiving
The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) announced Tuesday that there will be no overweight and oversize loads permitted on all state and federal highways...
Motorist dies after crashing into wrong-way 18 wheeler in Mississippi
The driver of a pickup truck was killed this morning after he or she was involved in a crash with a semi truck traveling...
Historic Mississippi bridge may close indefinitely after truck with track hoe does major damage
Transportation officials say that part of Mississippi's Highway 57 is closed until further notice after a truck hauling a track hoe crashed into the...
Motorcyclist Dead After 18-Wheeler Crosses I-10 Median
Early this morning an 18-wheeler crossed the median on Mississippi Interstate 10 causing the death of a motorcyclist.
Near Ocean Springs Exit
The truck was heading...
Nearly 70 Guns Stolen From Semi Truck While Driver Slept
Federal authorities are investigating after dozens of firearms and an unknown amount of ammunition were stolen from a truck while the driver slept outside of...
Trucker Swerves Off The Road Intentionally To Avoid Hitting School Bus
A logging truck driver intentionally crashed his rig in Mississippi this morning in order to avoid hitting a school bus full of students. The crash...