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‘Multiple severely damaged tires’ and logbook violations uncovered during CMV inspection in Tennessee
The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) discovered multiple safety violations on a commercial vehicle that was “riding on the rims.” Tennessee troopers took to social media on September 15 to highlight a...
A Tennessee inspection found a commercial vehicle riding on its rims with severely damaged tires and logbook violations.
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Brake failure suspected cause in crash involving commercial vehicles on I-10 overpass
Brake failure is the suspected cause of a crash involving a concrete pump truck, a flatbed semi truck, and a pickup truck in Phoenix on Tuesday morning. The accident happened at about 7 a.m. on...
A concrete pump truck, a flatbed semi truck, and a pickup truck crashed on the Interstate 10 overpass at University Drive in Phoenix, with brake failure suspected.
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Families of D.C. crash victims urge action on aviation safety
Loved ones of the 67 people who died last year when an airliner and Army helicopter collided over Washington urged Congress and regulators to do more to prevent similar tragedies.
Families of the 67 people killed when an airliner and Army helicopter collided over Washington want Congress and regulators to do more to prevent similar tragedies.
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Indiana troopers arrest 16 as part of ‘Operation Space Cadet’ truck enforcement in I-70 work zone
Indiana State Police (ISP) conducted a commercial vehicle enforcement operation in interstate work zone in an effort to reduce crashes. ISP released results from a recent enforcement initiative...
Indiana troopers arrested 16 people during Operation Space Cadet, a commercial vehicle enforcement effort in an I-70 work zone in Henry and Wayne counties.
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ICE arrests truck driver wanted for wire fraud at Pennsylvania weigh station: DHS
A truck driver who is illegally present in the U.S. was arrested on an outstanding warrant during a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation at a weigh station in Pennsylvania. On...
An ICE officer conducting commercial vehicle inspections at a Pennsylvania weigh station arrested a truck driver wanted for wire fraud.
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Over 4,300 commercial vehicles inspected in 10 states and 3 provinces during CVSA human trafficking initiative
Thousands of commercial vehicles were inspected as part of a special human trafficking prevention operation associated with the World Cup soccer tournament this summer. On September 15, the...
Thousands of commercial vehicles were inspected during a CVSA human trafficking initiative tied to the World Cup, so drivers may see similar checks at events.
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Four semi trucks collide in construction zone on Indiana Toll Road
Indiana State Police (ISP) responded to a multiple semi truck collision on the Indiana Toll Road in Steuben County late Monday night. At 10:39 p.m. on September 14, ISP responded to a reported crash...
Four semis collided in a construction zone on the Indiana Toll Road, so expect delays near mile marker 151.2 in Steuben County.
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Driver with oversized load & forged documents fined nearly $44,000 after sideswiping another rig
A truck driver hauling an oversized load has been fined nearly $44,000 after a crash with another semi truck revealed he had forged documents. The accident happened on Route 318 in Barkhamsted,...
Hauling an oversized load with forged documents turned a sideswipe in Barkhamsted into a nearly $44,000 fine.
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Texas cops impound dump truck registered as passenger vehicle with unlicensed CMV driver behind the wheel
Texas police took enforcement action against a commercial vehicle and driver after finding several violations during a traffic stop in Krugerville. A Krugerville Police Department (KVPD) officer...
A dump truck registered as a passenger vehicle and driven by an unlicensed CMV driver got impounded in Krugerville, Texas.
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Motorist in non-critical condition after metal pipe falls off rig and spears vehicle
A motorist is expected to survive after a large metal pipe fell off of a tractor trailer and pierced their vehicle late last week. The accident happened on Friday, September 11th in Memphis,...
A metal pipe falling off a tractor trailer on Interstate 55 in Memphis pierced a motorist's vehicle, so check your load securement before you roll.
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Texas cops impound dump truck registered as passenger vehicle with unlicensed CMV driver behind the wheel
Texas police took enforcement action against a commercial vehicle and driver after finding several violations in Krugerville. A Krugerville Police Department (KVPD) officer recently initiated a...
A dump truck impounded in Krugerville shows that driving a commercial vehicle without the right license or registration can cost you the truck.
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Truck driver’s alleged DWI may not have contributed to death of the motorist who crashed into him, police spokesman says
A truck driver was arrested for driving while intoxicated after a motorist crashed into his tractor trailer east of Dallas earlier this month. The accident happened on September 9th at 3:17 a.m. in...
A DWI arrest can follow a crash you did not cause, as happened to a truck driver after a motorist hit his tractor trailer near Dallas.
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Trucker emotionally devastated by fatal crash with 87-year-old-motorist shares dash cam footage of incident
A truck driver who was unable to avoid crashing into an 87-year-old-motorist says he is sharing dash cam footage of the emotionally devastating crash to help the public and family members understand...
A West Virginia trucker who had just picked up a load says he shared dash cam footage of the fatal crash to help others understand what happened.
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Amazon suspends use of cargo carrier after fatal crash
The jet’s ownership history, weather conditions at the airport, maintenance records and operations by 21 Air were expected to be reviewed by investigators with the NTSB.
Amazon suspending a cargo carrier after a fatal crash means the NTSB will review that carrier's operations, so drivers should expect similar scrutiny of any carrier they work for.
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Texas cops arrest unlicensed truck driver wanted for DUI, cite truck owner, after school bus violation
The Krugerville Police Department (KPD) arrested a truck driver and cited the vehicle’s owner for multiple offenses discovered during a traffic stop initiated for passing a school bus that was...
Passing a school bus with its red lights flashing and stop sign extended led to a truck driver's arrest and a citation for the truck's owner.
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Ghost drivers: Falsified ELD records draw scrutiny
Federally mandated electronic logging devices have made driver hours-of-service violations harder to hide, but bad actors have devised new methods to cheat.
Falsified electronic logging device records can still hide hours-of-service violations, so drivers should know that cheating methods exist despite the devices.
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WYDOT to require mountain safety self-certification for large vehicle drivers using Teton Pass
The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) will implement a new Teton Pass self-certification program for drivers of certain types of vehicles. On September 10, WYDOT announced the WY22 SAFE...
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Car driver to face charges in I-81 crash and explosion that killed two commercial vehicle drivers, Virginia troopers say
Virginia State Police (VSP) responded to a double fatality crash in Frederick County on Thursday night. The crash occurred at 8:17 p.m. on September 10, 2026, on I-81 in Frederick County, Virginia....
Two commercial vehicle drivers died on I-81 in Frederick County when a car failed to yield, and the car driver now faces charges.
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DUI charge for semi driver who fled after striking Pennsylvania bridge, cops find suspended license and no registration
Motor carrier enforcement officers identified multiple violations in the wake of a semi truck bridge strike in Scranton, Pennsylvania. According to a September 11 statement from the Scranton Police...
A Scranton semi driver who fled a bridge strike now faces a DUI charge, a suspended license and no registration.
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Five-day surprise CVSA hazmat blitz sidelines 683 commercial vehicles
Thousands of commercial vehicles were inspected during an unannounced hazardous materials/dangerous goods (HM/DG) inspection and enforcement operation over the summer. On September 10, the Commercial...
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