Trucker Dies in Rear-End Collision on I-81 in Rockbridge County, VA
The man ran into the back of a stalled semi in the right-hand lane of the interstate near Lexington.
February 2, 2012
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Lawmakers Aim to Regulate Truckers’ Hours to Prevent Fatigue
Many commercial drivers admit to feeling sleepy behind the wheel.
December 7, 2011
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Handheld Cell Phone Use Banned for Commercial Truckers
Research shows that commercial drivers reaching for a phone are three times more likely to be involved in an accident.
November 29, 2011
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Proposed Ban on Cell Phone Use in Truck Drivers Could Mean Fewer Distractions
Many commercial drivers believe the proposed ban goes too far, and should be limited to hand-held phones.
September 19, 2011
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Woman Killed After Truck Part Hits Her Car’s Windshield
The impact of the piece of metal likely led the woman to lose control of her vehicle.
September 12, 2011
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Roadside Tractor-Trailer, Bus Safety Inspections Save Lives
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration data show that the rate of fatal crashes per 100 million miles traveled by large trucks and buses have fallen consistently from 3.82 in 2008 to 1.17 in 2010.
August 31, 2011
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Condition of Highway Cable Barriers a Concern in North Carolina
Loose and damaged cables were found in several sections of in-median barriers designed to prevent head-on collisions.
July 30, 2011
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70-Year-Old Woman Killed in NC Trucking Accident
The trucker was also injured in the crash that remains under investigation.
July 28, 2011
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Reducing Truckers’ Drive Time, Shift Hours Can Protect Them and Others
Requiring more rest for truckers has worked to decrease the number of accidents caused by drowsy truckers. Nationwide statistics cited by the Wall Street Journal indicate that deaths in highway crashes involving large trucks dropped by more than 2,000 from 2007 to 2009.
July 8, 2011
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Thousands of GM Pickup Trucks Recalled
he 2011 Chevrolet Colorado and GM Canyon trucks may have a faulty transmission clip.
July 4, 2011
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