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Judge agreed to schedule a resentencing hearing for truck driver Rogel Mederos
The judge overseeing the case of a truck driver who caused a fatal accident in Colorado in 2019, and was sentenced to 110 agreed to schedule a resentencing hearing. According to the article in denver.cbslocal.com – “On Monday, Alexis King, the Jefferson County district attorney, asked the judge to lower Aguilera-Mederos’ sentence down to 20 […]
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Colorado DA has filed a motion to review 110 years prison sentence handed to a truck driver
DEC 22, 2021 — Colorado DA has filed a motion to request a review of 110 years prison sentence handed to a truck driver involved in deadly accident on I-70 in 2019 that killed 4 people. “The DA has filed a motion to request a review for sentencing in this case, and it’s set for […]
Learn MoreTrucker responsible for a fiery crash on I-70 that killed 4 sentenced to 110 years
“Semi-truck driver Rogel Aguilera-Mederos has been sentenced to 110 years in prison for the fiery crash on Interstate 70 that killed four people near the Colorado Mills Mall in 2019. Aguilera-Mederos was convicted in October on more than 20 charges, including four counts of vehicular homicide. With tears flowing the truck driver addressed the court. “I […]
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Six dead after tornado struck Amazon warehouse causing it to collapse (updated)
UPDATE: EDWARDSVILLE, IL., Dec 11 – “Six Amazon workers were confirmed dead on Saturday after a series of tornadoes roared through a warehouse near St Louis, ripping off its roof and causing 11-inch thick concrete walls longer than football fields to collapse on themselves. At least 45 Amazon employees made it out safely from the […]
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Man Charged after allegedly opening fire at the trucker on the Chicago Highway
A man from Chicago is charged with attempted first-degree murder after allegedly shooting at the semi-truck on the Chicago Highway. “Illinois State Police said that Armonii M. Russell, 24, opened fire at a trucker on I-94 near 59th Street on April 27. The trucker was not injured, but his semi-truck was hit”. Russel is now […]
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Truck loaded with $400K worth of Jack Daniel’s Whiskey overturned after load shifted
A semi-truck loaded with $400K worth of Jack Daniel’s Whiskey overturned after the load shifted as the driver was making a left turn onto the I-24 on-ramp from S. Church St around 9:30 a.m. Wed. Nov. 17. Several gallons spilled onto the ground as the truck was up righted by a wrecker. The driver was […]
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MSNBC host said that trucking is populated by white males over 55 who drives aggressively
MSNBC’s host @TiffanyDCross : Trucking “is an industry populated by a lot of white men over the age of 55. This group of people overwhelmingly voted for Trump. Some people have talked about, you know, aggressive truck drivers cutting them off or not being helpful.” – According to Tweet and video from Tom Elliott […]
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CEOs of largest logistics companies meet with Biden on supply chain challenges
FedEx, UPS, Target, and Walmart give updates on efforts to get freight moving Story by: Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo Editor President Joe Biden met Tuesday at the White House with CEOs of leading companies to discuss progress on combating congestion that is choking American supply chains and delaying delivery of products heading into […]
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ATA claims ‘major victory’ in vaccine exemption for truckers who drive alone
Association still considering legal action to protect all segments of trucking workforce The American Trucking Associations says much of its membership can breathe a sigh of relief based on updated information Friday regarding the Biden administration’s new vaccine mandate affecting companies of 100 or more employees. “We have received indications from senior Department of Labor officials […]
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