I will not be around for a while
January 25, 2008 by Truckdrivernews · Leave a Comment
My job that I had as a dump truck driver has really went down hill here in the North East part of Ohio. So I must do what is best for myself, and that is get another job. In order to do this though, I must move. There are no jobs availible here in the [...]
Motorcyclist dies in crash with big rig in St. Lucie County
January 25, 2008 by Truckdrivernews · Leave a Comment
A tractor-trailer driver attempting a U-turn Thursday morning on U.S. 1 caused a traffic accident that killed a 49-year-old Vero Beach motorcyclist and blocked traffic on the highway for hours, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Because of heavy fog, Timothy Powers was unable to see and avoid the big rig without being thrown from [...]
New Web site launched to help truckers passing through Alabama
January 24, 2008 by Truckdrivernews · Leave a Comment
Alabama has rolled out a new Web site for truckers to serve as a one-stop portal for truckers passing through the state. It will include safety issues, road rules and notice of Alabama regulations – all topics that have been discussed at length in recent years after several major tractor-trailer accidents on state roads.
The [...]
Five tractor-trailers involved in crash between Morrisburg, Iroquois
January 24, 2008 by Truckdrivernews · Leave a Comment
An early morning pile-up of five transports on Highway 401 has left one person dead and another with serious injuries.
The accident occurred at approximately 12:30 a.m. Thursday when the driver of a westbound tractor-trailer laden with peanut butter had his vision obscured by dense smoke blowing from a nearby field. He was subsequently hit [...]
Inexperience leads to truck accident
January 24, 2008 by Truckdrivernews · Leave a Comment
A tractor-trailer driver’s inexperience led to extensive damage at a parking lot on Turnpike Street Friday and left his truck-driving career on hold. “It’s hard to believe this guy tried to pull this off,” said Stoughton Police Sgt. Paul McCallum.
The driver, who police did not identify, was trying to maneuver a tractor-trailer truck between the [...]
Two killed in separate I-65 crashes
January 24, 2008 by Truckdrivernews · 1 Comment
Two people were killed in separate crashes involving five vehicles on Interstate 65 near Scottsburg today. According to Indiana State Police, the first crash at 8:38 a.m. claimed the life of 22-year-old Austin resident Joseph Kilburn. Police said Kilburn was southbound in his Pontiac G6 when the car crossed the median and struck a northbound [...]
Reidsville man involved in fiery crash dies
January 24, 2008 by Truckdrivernews · Leave a Comment
A Reidsville man involved in a fiery truck crash last week has died, Winston-Salem police said this morning. Donald Patrick Carlson, 48, died yesterday from injuries he sustained in the crash.
On Jan. 16, Carlson was driving a Ford Explorer on Reidsville Road toward Winston-Salem when he crossed the center line and struck a tractor trailer, [...]
Parts of Interstate 79 closed
January 24, 2008 by Truckdrivernews · Leave a Comment
Interstate 79 South is closed from McKean Exit 174 to Edinboro Exit 166 due to a tractor trailer accident at mile marker 178, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation officials reported. The road was closed at 8:45 am and is expected to re-open by 11 am today. Several other crashes on the interstate have also been reported, [...]
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