Anita Bryant, Singer, Anti-Gay Rights Activist, Dies Grammy-nominated singer Anita Bryant, who gained attention for her opposition to gay rights in the U.S., died from cancer at her home in Edmond, Oklahoma, on Dec. 16, The New York Times reported. Source link
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Over 7000 citations issued during enforcement effort targeting overheight vehicles on New York State Thruway
The New York State Thruway Authority released the results from a statewide enforcement campaign to reduce bridge strikes caused by overheight vehicles. NYS Thruway Cracks Down On Commercial Vehicles Officials say that during the fourth quarter of 2024, 30 enforcement details were conducted in partnership with the New York State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit...
Western Express yep another thread | TruckersReport.com Trucking Forum
So I’ve been in my own truck for 14 days at our favorite worst carrier – Western. Either they have faith in me, want me to quit or luck of the draw. Got assigned a load to TJX in Melville NY. That is just outside NYC. Yuck, not a great drive. The longer version….Got my...
Roadside CMV inspection uncovers $16.6 million worth of cocaine, Arizona DPS says
A tractor trailer driver was arrested this week after a roadside commercial vehicle inspection ended in the discovery of hundreds of pounds of cocaine. On Monday, January 6, 2025, an Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) Commercial Vehicle Enforcement trooper stopped a Volvo tractor trailer along I-40 in Holbrook for “civil traffic violations.” During the...
Speeding ticket 15 mph over (16-20)
I have a question….i have 6 months of experience an I recently received a ticket for speeding in a 40 mph zone “16-20” mph over. I was going thru a town and the speed limit change from 60 to 40.i never seen the speed limit change smh I thought I was still on the highway.smh...
Powerful winds blow over at least a dozen semi trucks in California, one truck driver killed
A truck driver lost his life after his vehicle was blown over in San Bernardino County, California, on Wednesday. A blowover crash occurred around 9:30 a.m. on January 8 at the westbound 210 transition to southbound I-15 in Fontana, California. San Bernardino County Fire responded to the scene and found that a semi truck had...
Windshield Obliterated
Dash cam shows semi's windshield absolutely obliterated by ice chunk flying off minivan Source link
A nationwide concealed carry reciprocity bill was introduced. It could help truckers to better defend themselves over the road.
A North Carolina Representative introduced a bill that would provide nationwide reciprocity for concealed carry license holders and for residents of Constitutional Carry states. The Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act (or H.R. 38) was introduced by U.S. Representative Richard Hudson on January 9. Hudson says that that H.R. 38 would allow people with state-issued concealed...
Blew a scale tonight
As title says I blew a scale on accident tonight and am wondering what to do. Was heading northbound from Dallas to OKC when I hit Davis OK. Pushed into the right lane & right when I should’ve turned into the scale ( it was open) I saw 2 different lights and just stayed in...
Iowa State Patrol nabs big rig driver on I-380 for missing tires
The Iowa State Patrol Commercial Motor Vehicle Unit is asking truckers to check their mirrors and stay alert after encountering a semi truck driver with major tire troubles. On January 8, Iowa troopers encountered a tractor trailer on I-380 and conducted a traffic stop. “Not only were both tires missing but, due to the trailer...









