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Truckers warned about theft ring at Illinois rest stops
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The Illinois Department of Transportation has issued a warning about a theft ring targeting truckers at two rest stop locations.

The warning from the Illinois DOT reads:

We are working with Illinois State Police to combat a theft ring that has impacted the westbound Three Rivers Rest Area on I-80 near Minooka for an extended period. It is now impacting the eastbound rest area as well.

The theft consists of opening cab doors while truckers are sleeping and stealing their wallets. At the eastbound rest area, thieves are breaking into the cargo areas.

We urge truck operators to use extra caution, lock all doors and secure their loads.

We strive to keep the rest areas as safe as possible and appreciate your assistance in the matter.
CDL Ashley

Steering wheel saves box truck driver from a deadly steel beam
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A Michigan box truck driver is lucky to be alive after a crash sent a steel beam crashing through his windshield last week.

The incident happened on February 6 as 49 year old Johnnie Lowe was driving a box truck on I-96 in Williamston, Michigan.

As Lowe was traveling in the westbound lanes of the interstate, he says that he watched as a steel beam fell off of a flatbed truck ahead of him, bounce off the roadway, and crash through his windshield.

Lowe told the Detroit News, “I thought it was just going to hit the front of the truck. But it climbed up the grille, rolled up the hood and shot through the windshield.”

Lowe kept one hand on the steering wheel, using the other to protect his body, as he braked and guided the box truck to the shoulder.

Lowe said that the dashboard and steering wheel had stopped the steel beam just inches from his body. He suffered only minor injuries and did not need medical attention.

Wrecker driver has a heck of a time trying to tow a bus
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A radio station in Virginia shared wild video of a tow attempt that didn’t go very well.

The video was shared on Facebook on Tuesday by Harrisonburg, Virginia-based radio station 104-3 KCY Country with the caption, “So this is happening outside the station!”

According to WHSTV, the bus was damaged in the tow attempt and tow truck driver was cited. No one was hurt.

By Ashley

Trucker survives “Final Destination” crash involving car hauler, SUV
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Connecticut authorities reported an unusual crash involving a semi truck, a car carrier, and an SUV on Monday.

The crash occurred around 4 p.m. on February 3 on I-84 in Tolland, Connecticut.

According to a report from the Tolland Fire Department, an SUV “came off of a car carrier and struck a tractor trailer head on” in the westbound lanes of I-84.

Officials say that no one was seriously hurt, but you can see serious damage to both the semi truck and SUV in images captured at the scene.

Georgia state officials say that they have terminated dozens of troopers for allegedly cheating on a test.

On Wednesday, officials with the Georgia Department of Public Safety announced the termination of 30 new state troopers.

Investigators say that they were tipped off that every member of the 106th Georgia State Patrol trooper class had cheated on an online speed detection operator exam.

The Georgia Department of Public Safety said, “Investigators found the cadets utilized written or typed notes, received direct assistance from another cadet (test answers), utilized test questions and answers posted by a cadet on the GroupMe online application, and queried an internet search engine for test questions and answers.”

Officials say that as many as 133 speeding citations have been issued by the now-fired troopers who did not pass the exam.

Georgia Department of Public Safety Commissioner Mark McDonough said that all of the troopers interviewed as part of the investigation admitted to cheating on the exam.

Georgia State Patrol dismisses 30 troopers for cheating on exam Georgia State Patrol has confirmed it dismissed 30 troopers, all graduates of the 106th Trooper School, for cheating on an online exam for the speed detectio...