“Two Men Charged in $288K Apple Products Heist on PA Turnpike”
Two men are facing charges over a brazen heist where Apple products were allegedly stolen from a moving trailer on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. The theft, involving nearly $288,000 worth of merchandise, was carried out through a dangerous high-speed operation. Lorenzo Vaduva, 24, and Gabriel Chisoiu, 38, have been charged with theft, conspiracy, and reckless endangerment. […]
Firefighters Rescue Truck Driver from Agitated Bees on I-95
Firefighters in North Carolina came to the rescue Friday not for a blaze, but for a truckload of agitated honeybees. The unusual incident unfolded on Interstate 95 in Gaston when a tractor-trailer hauling 130 pallets of beehives developed a flat tire during 80-degree heat. The truck driver found himself in a sticky situation when the […]
Unlicensed Truck Driver Cited After I-95 Crash Injures Family
Unlicensed truck driver Marlon Patterson has been cited following a serious rear-end crash that sent a family to the hospital and shut down Interstate 95 for approximately 10 hours. The collision occurred around 2:30 a.m. Sunday in Nash County, North Carolina. According to North Carolina Highway Patrol, Patterson’s Volvo semi truck slammed into the back […]
Aurora Innovation Adds Human Observers in Self-Driving Trucks
Aurora Innovation will put humans back in its self-driving trucks just two weeks after launching a driverless service in Texas. The reversal comes at the request of manufacturing partner PACCAR due to “prototype parts” in the vehicles, despite Aurora’s confidence in their safety systems. “We are confident this is not required to operate the truck […]
“Heavy Use of Runaway Truck Ramp on I-24: Safety Insights”
Runaway truck ramp on Tennessee’s I-24 sees year of heavy use, traffic camera reveals. A compilation of footage from the notorious escape ramp in Marion shows both semi-trucks and passenger vehicles utilizing the safety feature between April 2024 and May 2025. The steep grade along this stretch of interstate has proven challenging for many drivers, […]
Truck Driver Convicted of Misdemeanor Homicide in Fatal Crash
Truck driver Jacob McDonald has been found not guilty of felony charges but convicted on six misdemeanor counts of vehicular homicide for a fatal crash that killed six people in 2023. The 61-year-old driver was facing a total of 26 charges stemming from the deadly collision with a high school marching band bus in Ohio. […]
“CHP Stops Overloaded Log Truck in Angels Camp for Safety Risks”
California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers intervened last Monday after discovering a log truck dangerously overloaded by thousands of pounds in Angels Camp. The May 13 incident began when local police requested CHP assistance for a commercial vehicle that appeared severely overweight and was noticeably leaning to one side. According to the CHP Valley Division, officers […]
Manhunt for 10 Inmates After Escape from New Orleans Jail
Manhunt Underway After 11 Inmates Escape Louisiana Jail, Authorities Warn Public Louisiana authorities have issued a public warning after 11 inmates escaped from a New Orleans jail early Friday morning. Law enforcement agencies across the state have mobilized in what has become a multi-agency manhunt for the fugitives, who officials describe as “armed and dangerous.” […]
Truck Driver and Dog Recover After Crash with Drunk Driver
Truck driver Miles Heagy and his four-legged companion Rowdy are on the mend together after a harrowing collision with an alleged drunk driver earlier this month. The pair were traveling along Interstate 5 in Redding, California on May 6 when their semi-truck was struck by an out-of-control SUV, causing their vehicle to overturn. According to […]
“FMCSA Overhauls Medical Certification for Commercial Drivers”
Federal officials are set to overhaul how commercial drivers receive medical certifications next year. The new electronic submission system, launching June 23, 2025, eliminates paperwork burdens for drivers while streamlining the certification process. Under the updated regulations, medical examiners will submit commercial driver exam results directly to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) by […]