Tag: Truckers

Indiana Toll Road plans to increase rates for trucks-only in October

Starting in October, the toll for Class 3 or higher vehicles is set to increase significantly on the Indiana Toll Road to support a $1 billion infrastructure plan proposed by Governor Eric Holcomb today.

POLICE: Woman faked kidnapping to avoid paying truck drivers $9,000

Police in Fresno, California, say that a trucking company owner faked her own kidnapping in order to avoid paying a $9,000 debt to two truck drivers.

“Truckers to the rescue” under Orlando overpass

A group of truckers came together on the Florida Turnpike this afternoon to help a person in distress on an overpass.

VIDEO: Two truck crash leaves I-40 looking like a war zone

Take a look at stunning footage of the aftermath of a two semi truck crash that left a Tennessee interstate riddled with debris -- and left a truck driver pinned in an unbelievable position.

National news media captures hundreds of truckers doing good

A recent CBS Evening News report highlighted the selflessness of hundreds of truckers who came out to celebrate the birthday of a special needs truck enthusiast.

Nationwide driver-focused enforcement blitz to strike starting Sunday

Expect to see increased police presence on the road starting Sunday as law enforcement agencies across the country begin a week-long crackdown on unsafe drivers.

Texas places 24% of inspected trucks out of service during Roadcheck 2018

The Texas Department of Public Safety has released results from the Roadcheck 2018 inspection blitz.

Two truck drivers were stranded by highway protesters. Their surprising reaction to the situation is going viral.

Two truckers named Gene and Robert who were stuck in their trucks for hours because of protesters blocking a Pittsburgh roadway last week have gone viral.

CHP reminds drivers to check their loads frequently after spotting this on the road

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is reminding truck drivers to check their loads after spotting this load on a truck going 31 miles over the speed limit.

Do NOT take a new truck driving job until you ask these 100 questions

Whether you're a veteran driver or a rookie, it can be hard to break through a driver recruiter's song and dance to get the information that you need about a job you're considering taking. That's why CDLLife put together a list of over 100 essential questions that you need to get answered before you take a new job.

CVSA’s Brake Safety Week 2018 set for September

Just as drivers are recovering from Roadcheck 2018 and gearing up for Safe Driver Week in just a few more weeks, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced the dates for another impending inspection blitz -- Brake Safety Week. 

Severe flooding leaves drivers stranded for more than six hours on Schuylkill Expressway

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) says that heavy rain and a clogged pipe are responsible for flooding that left drivers stranded for hours on Schuylkill Expressway (I-76) in Montgomery County on Monday.

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