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North Dakota troopers ask motorists to use caution passing after SUV strikes turning commercial vehicle
The North Dakota Highway Patrol (NDHP) asked motorists to “slow down before you pass” after a crash involving an SUV and a turning commercial truck.On October 29, 2026, NDHP responded to a crash on Highway 11 between I-29 and Fairmount.State troopers said that the driver of a Chevrolet Equinox SUV “attempted to pass several vehicles that were slowing for a…
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Trial set for driver who allegedly crashed truck after killing woman because “she would not ‘shut up’”
A trial has been set for a truck driver accused of staging a crash after killing a woman in Ohio earlier this summer. 38-year-old truck driver LaDavid Jaron Shaw is facing one count each of murder, tampering with evidence, and resisting arrest. He is scheduled for trial on October 27th in…
Log truck ordered out-of-service after Texas troopers find 23 violations
A log truck was taken off Texas roadways after a commercial vehicle inspection revealed nearly two dozen violations.A log truck that “looked like any other truck on a Texas highway” was recently placed out-of-service for serious safety issues, according to an August 24 social media post shared by the Texas…
Latest $9K parking-lot-trap truck tow: Turn state-local rules to your favor
A tip of the hat off the top of this week’s Overdrive Radio edition to our social media coordinator Jazzmin Campbell, who shared with me yet another towing mishap occurring in the city of Charlotte, North Carolina. It bears some of the hallmarks of a parking-lot trap, the driver reporting a…
Colorado troopers warn of ‘strong penalties’ after investigating hundreds of distracted driving crashes involving CMVs in 2025
The Colorado State Patrol (CSP) issued an alert reminding truck drivers that they could face serious penalties for distracted driving.In an August 20 news release, CSP shared commercial vehicle distracted driving crash statistics from last year and warned truckers of the penalties they could face if they are caught texting…
Truck driver arrested for DUI after driving wrong way on I-5, CHP says
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) arrested a semi truck driver who crashed after traveling the wrong way on an interstate in Siskiyou County.The incident occurred on the night of August 22, 2026, according to CHP’s Yreka Division.Troopers said that “several motorists encountered a terrifying situation when a big rig was…
Texas troopers find 1,935 violations during commercial vehicle blitz in Mentone
The Texas Department of Public Safety (TXDPS) uncovered nearly 2,000 violations during a commercial vehicle enforcement operation in Mentone.On August 20, 2026, TXDPS released results from a recent compliance detail focusing commercial vehicles operating in the Mentone, Texas, area.See below for results:351 Inspections1,935 Total Violations Issued — 5.5 per inspection167…