MALHEUR COUNTY, OR (TruckingNewsNow.com) (Source: Oregon State Police) — On Saturday, August 11, 2018 at approximately 2:45 PM Oregon State Troopers and emergency personnel responded to the report of a two vehicle head on collision on Hwy 95 near milepost 97. Investigation reveals that a white 2005 Ford Focus, operated by Jaila Aguilera-Pinder (19) from Las Vegas, NV. was northbound on
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TOLEDO, OH (TruckingNewsNow.com) — The Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys is proud to announce that the American Bar Association on Tuesday approved board certification for attorneys handling truck crash cases. It is the first and only ABA accredited board certification in Truck Accident Law in the country. The Truck Accident Law Board Certification—three years in the making, and in partnership with
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PUTNAM COUNTY, IN (TruckingNewsNow.com) (Source: Indiana State Police) — Wednesday morning at 7:32, a tractor-trailer traveling eastbound on Interstate 70 was stopped for a routine commercial vehicle inspection near the 41 mile marker. During the inspection process the Trooper noticed several criminal indicators. A search of the trailer yielded 260 pounds of hydroponic marijuana concealed within the legitimate load of fresh
Read moreLaPORTE COUNTY, IN (TruckingNewsNow.com) (Source: Indiana State Police) — On Monday August 6th, 2018 shortly before 10:00 AM the Indiana State Police received a tip from a LaPorte County Sheriff’s deputy of a semi truck driver carrying beer from a Family Express at the intersection of US Highway 20 and State Road 39 in LaPorte County, Indiana. Master Trooper Tim
Read moreBALTIMORE, MD (TruckingNewsNow.com) (Source: MD State Police) — Maryland State Police are working with Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) officials to inform motorists of a significant road closure on I-695 that will begin tonight (Saturday, August 4th, 2018). Beginning at 10:00 p.m. tonight, the recovery efforts of a disabled tractor trailer carrying large equipment will close a portion
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JACKSONVILLE, FL (TruckingNewsNow.com) (Source: Landstar) — Landstar System, Inc. honored seven female owner-operators among Landstar’s best and safest during the 7th Annual Landstar BCO All-Star Celebration held earlier this month. These women were among the select group of inductees honored during a three-day event held in Savannah, Georgia, recognizing their outstanding safety records and professionalism behind the wheel. Each of
Read moreWASHINGTON, DC (TruckingNewsNow.com) (Source: FMCSA) — In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, FMCSA announces its plan to submit the Information Collection Request (ICR) described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. The FMCSA requests to revise and renew an ICR titled, “Medical Qualification Requirements,” due to updated information for several of
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CLAY COUNTY, IN (TruckingNewsNow.com) (Source: Indiana State Police) — Saturday morning, July 28 at approximately 3:03, Indiana State Police responded to the westbound lanes of Interstate 70 near the 24 mile marker for a truck crash. Preliminary investigation revealed an unknown passenger car allegedly veered erratically into the driving lane, forcing the driver of a Budget Rental Truck to travel off
Read moreLAS VEGAS, NV (TruckingNewsNow.com) — Trucking safety advocates are calling on truck drivers and trucking companies to ensure that sleepy drivers are not behind the wheel following a deadly crash near Las Vegas. Two men were killed in a Toyota Corolla when the car was struck by a semi-truck driver who police say admitted to “drowsy driving.” Michael Leizerman, a
Read moreWASHINGTON, D.C. (TruckingNewsNow.com) — An EPA memo confirms a Washington Post report that the agency will enforce pollution limits on “glider” trucks. Recently resigned EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt had provided assurances to glider kit manufacturers — and their users — that there would be no enforcement through at least 2019. Facing several lawsuits, the EPA has now changed course. Read
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