They arrested him, made him sit in a cell for 27 hours and never once offered him medical care… Once he finally got released and went to the hospital doctors say he was not high or drunk, he had a stroke. He's gonna get paid big time!!! Target 7: Trucker sues Wytheville Police over crash...
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Minnesota cops deploy AI tech that can look inside vehicles to nab distracted drivers
The South Lake Minnetonka Police Department (SLMPD) has deployed an AI-powered camera enforcement system to curb texting behind the wheel and other distracted driving behaviors. SLMPD recently announced that AI camera technology from Australian-based company Acusensus has been deployed along Highway 7 west of the Twin Cities in Minnesota. The system features bright orange bars holding...
Attorneys Answer Q: Guns in Truck
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Trucker suing police department that jailed him on DUI suspicions when he was actually having a stroke
A truck driver is suing a Virginia police department over their treatment of him during a medical emergency that resulted in a CMV crash. 54-year-old William Heim from Kentucky is suing the Wytheville Police Department for an April 26th, 2023 incident on East Main Street in Wytheville, Virginia. The lawsuit was filed on January 25th,...
Biggest Mistake New Truckers Can Make | TruckersReport.com Trucking Forum
Starting a trucking business is a significant endeavor that requires careful planning and execution. New trucker business owners often make several common mistakes that can hinder their success. Here are some of the most prevalent pitfalls to avoid: 1. **Underestimating Startup Costs**: Many new owners fail to accurately assess the capital needed to launch their...
Driver rescued from smashed cab after driving into creek near rest stop
A truck driver was rescued from his destroyed cab after rolling into a creek near a Nebraska rest stop on Monday. The semi truck crash happened on Monday, February 24th in the Platte River rest area eastbound parking lot off of Interstate 80 near Ashland, Nebraska at around 11:15 a.m. According to WOWT 6, officers...
New Radiator Advice Needed | TruckersReport.com Trucking Forum
Hello Folks!! 2021 Cascadia, 521K miles needs a new radiator, Mechanic gave me 3 options: 1) Aftermarket $800 – 1 year warranty2) Aftermarket $1200 – 2 year warranty (mechanic also claims this is a better quality radiator than $800 one)3) $1600 – OEM – 1 year warranty Need your advice on which one I should...
Three day commercial vehicle crackdown coming to Kentucky this week
The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE) division will be taking part in an enforcement detail this week in an effort to reduce commercial vehicle crashes. From Tuesday, February 25, 2025, to Thursday, February 27, 2025, KSP will take part in Operation SafeDRIVE (Distracted Reckless Impaired Visibility Enforcement), a campaign to reduce commercial vehicle crashes. As part...
Cat smoking | TruckersReport.com Trucking Forum
Need some help with a 550 5ek that was just inframed. Started out with smoking/miss in cold Temps and idling. Cut out test brought us to #5. New injector didn’t fix it so tore it down and found head was cracked bleeding 5 into 6. Now inframe is done. New parts:– New head– New cam–...
Texas cops arrest ‘unlicensed trucker’ for a slew of violations
A driver was recently arrested in Texas for a variety of violations, including no license and fraudulent temporary plates. On February 22, 2025, an 18 wheeler was stopped at West Road and Mason Road in Cypress, Texas, for “fraudulent temporary license plates,” according to the Harris County Constable Precinct 5. During the traffic stop, deputies...