Odei Ampofo, the Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the Tipper Truck Drivers Association, announced that the association plans to petition the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) regarding increasing insubordination among some of its members, which poses a danger to road users.
Professional truck drivers from the Western Balkans are threatening new protests at customs if the European Commission does not provide a concrete solution to their issues by September 1st. They state they will not give up until their demands are met.
A father is grieving the loss of his wife and son, who died in a tragic accident in Serres, Greece, while on their way to work. The truck driver involved stated he tried to maneuver but couldn't prevent the collision.
Thurgau wrestler Samuel Giger has declared himself a professional, no longer working as a truck driver, marking a significant step in the professionalization of the traditional Swiss sport.
Police in Złotoryja stopped a truck driver on the A4 motorway for illegally overtaking despite a ban. When informed of a fine, the driver offered officers a bribe to avoid punishment.
An unusual legal case in Italy involves a truck driver who won a large lottery prize in 2019 and later died, leading to a situation where his new wife may be legally obligated to support his ex-wife.
Hamas has reportedly agreed to a draft disarmament plan for Gaza, contingent on Israel's withdrawal from the territory. This development follows President Trump's announcement of a peace deal, though Israel's full approval remains pending.
The Irish State has been compelled to delay a legal case involving a truck driver charged with dangerous driving causing the death of a mother-of-two in a crash in Monaghan.
Greek authorities in Igoumenitsa arrested a 54-year-old Greek truck driver who allegedly transported cannabis valued at over 2 million euros into the country via Italy.
After a truck driver named Romeo shared on the radio that he couldn't afford a vacation for his five-member family, listeners quickly organized to offer free accommodation, fuel, and ferry costs for a trip to Korčula.
A tow truck driver narrowly avoided being hit by a car during an intervention, prompting the towing service to issue an appeal to drivers to exercise caution and slow down when passing stationary emergency vehicles.
A truck driver encountered an unexpected obstacle when his vehicle became stuck under a bridge in Hombourg, Belgium, after being diverted due to a local kermesse (fair) on Monday morning.
A federal appeals court has rejected former President Trump's attempt to reinstate a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas. This decision marks a setback for Trump regarding his immigration policies.
Graham Casey, a 42-year-old truck driver, is facing sentencing for incitement to hatred after threatening to throw corpses 'into the sea' during an Instagram livestream regarding refugees. The case highlights legal action against online hate speech.
Tsegaab Binessu, an Ethiopian migrant and former truck driver, is accused of killing three apartment building staffers in St. Paul following a dispute over a parking contract cancellation.
The driver of a truck involved in a fatal accident on the Trakia highway near Karnobat on July 10, which killed one man, has been released from custody and placed under house arrest.
Philippine authorities are considering suspending the driver's license of a truck driver involved in an accident in Bukidnon that injured several student interns, after he gave them a ride on a rainy night.
A barangay captain in Pampanga, Philippines, was arrested for allegedly shooting a truck driver in the leg during a road rage incident along the national highway in Guagua.
The US conducted a sixth consecutive night of airstrikes against strategic targets in Iran, hitting an airport, bridges, and a railway station. Concurrently, the Trump administration announced tighter visa regulations for foreign students and journalists.
A Moldovan truck driver will face trial in Romania after military-grade weapons and ammunition were found in his truck last autumn; he is accused of aggravated smuggling and using forged documents, though he claims ignorance of the cargo.
Four Western Balkan countries have given the European Commission until August 10 to provide a systemic solution for professional truck drivers' stay in the Schengen area.
Drug smuggling charges carrying a possible life sentence were dismissed against a cross-border truck driver by a Windsor judge, who cited 'egregious' violations of the trucker's Charter rights.
A 45-year-old truck driver has been charged and placed in pre-trial detention in connection with the death of a teenager after a France-Morocco football match. He faces a potential ten-year prison sentence and a 150,000 euro fine.
Reports indicate that Israeli soldiers allegedly pulled a humanitarian truck driver from his vehicle in Gaza and shot him in the head, leading to his death. This incident has sparked outrage and concern regarding the safety of aid workers.
A goods truck driver lost control of their vehicle on Hong Kong's Central Kowloon Bypass, causing prefabricated housing components to fall onto the road and leading to significant traffic disruptions.
A truck driver admitted through a diversity lottery program allegedly killed a UMass Lowell soccer star in an Interstate 71 crash. The driver reportedly spoke no English and used Google Translate to communicate with Ohio troopers.
A truck driver with nearly five decades of experience, Ingrid Brown, states that AI-powered technology has enhanced job safety but believes autonomous trucks still need to demonstrate their full capabilities.
Karlovac police quickly stopped and fined a 39-year-old Nepalese truck driver for dangerously overtaking over a solid line on the Turanj bypass, following a citizen's tip.
A tanker truck driver was arrested in Heraklion after being caught on video making dangerously uncontrolled overtakes on the airport road. The driver was seen flashing lights and honking to force passes.
A tanker truck driver in Crete performed a dangerous overtaking maneuver on the Chania Airport road, as captured in a video showing the truck signaling with its lights and honking.
An incident occurred at Chania Airport in Greece when a 58-year-old truck driver was arrested and subsequently hospitalized following an altercation with police during a traffic control check.
A stateless person residing in Latvia was apprehended at the Latvian border near Būtingė for driving a truck under the influence, blowing over two promille, and failing to present a driver's license.
Two individuals, including an 81-year-old man, were awarded letters of appreciation by the Japan Coast Guard for rescuing a tanker truck driver after his vehicle fell into the sea at Saikazaki Fishing Port in Wakayama.
Spain's youngest female truck driver, 22, is challenging gender stereotypes in a male-dominated industry through social media, earning approximately 2,000 euros for an 8-hour workday, Monday to Friday.
A motorcyclist died in a traffic accident in Vilnius on Friday. Police reported that the accident was caused by a truck driver who failed to yield to the motorcycle.
A 53-year-old truck driver, Encho Dinev, has been detained for 72 hours after a crash on the Trakia highway killed two children and a man. Dinev stated the incident occurred due to a burst tire.
Truck driver Srećko H. (49) from Pitomača has been remanded in custody for a month after allegedly causing chaos, injuring a woman, and fleeing the scene of an incident.
A commercial truck driver was shot and hospitalized by a police officer at a checkpoint on the Ketu-Epe-Ikorodu Road in Lagos, Nigeria, sustaining severe leg injuries.
A court case resulted in prison sentences and orders to pay into the budget after approximately 135,000 euros were found in a truck driver's cabin, undeclared during customs control.
During World War I, Maria Skłodowska-Curie left her laboratory to contribute to the war effort. She became the first woman in Europe to obtain a truck driver's license and established a fleet of ambulances, famously known as "Petites Curie."
Swift and FleetForce have partnered to establish a new Commercial Driver's License (CDL) training hub at the Mobile terminal, aiming to address the demand for skilled truck drivers.
A 52-year-old garbage truck driver was hospitalized following an incident with a motorcycle driver in Nikaia, Greece, leading to the arrest of a 32-year-old Pakistani man for causing bodily harm.
Two truck drivers, one Hungarian and one Romanian, died in a collision and subsequent fire involving their vehicles on the D2 highway near Brno, Czech Republic. The accident caused significant disruption, closing both directions of the highway.
A Lithuanian truck driver was acquitted by a jury in Ireland of careless driving charges that led to the death of an elderly woman, as reported by 'Irish Times'.
A speeding truck driver was arrested after his vehicle killed a West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) candidate and a motorcyclist in Rivers State. The fatal crash occurred as the truck lost control.
A 46-year-old Romanian truck driver who drove 5 km in the wrong direction on a Croatian highway has been placed in investigative detention due to flight risk and potential for repeat offenses, following an initial psychiatric evaluation.
A drunk truck driver in Egaleo, Greece, crashed into six parked cars and attempted to flee the scene. The incident caused significant damage to the vehicles.
Local police in Constanța used tear gas and physical force against a truck driver whose vehicle lost control in the city. The incident has sparked debate regarding the police's handling of the situation.
Turkmenistan, one of the world's most closed dictatorships, is now forcing truck drivers to dispose of hundreds of liters of diesel fuel. This follows previous decrees by the president dictating car colors and leading to arrests for dirty vehicles.
A truck driver and the company he works for in Cork, Ireland, have been convicted after the driver was found to be operating without full qualifications.
A truck driver in a Chinese province miraculously survived a highway accident where his vehicle skidded on a wet road, overturned, and then righted itself, leaving the driver with only minor injuries.
A massive queue of trucks has formed at the Croatia-Serbia border crossing, with some drivers reporting being stuck for over 35 hours with minimal movement.
A dangerous incident occurred at a railway crossing in Giżycko, Poland, where a truck driver with a raised boom tore down the traction line, causing train delays and then attempting to tamper with the damaged equipment.
A young man was killed on a sidewalk in Brașov, Romania, and a truck driver was fatally struck by a car after stopping on a road in Corinthia, Greece, in two distinct road accidents.
Truck drivers from the Western Balkans are meeting today to discuss the ongoing issue of limited stay within the Schengen zone. This meeting addresses a significant challenge faced by the region's transport sector.
Rough sea conditions caused by the southwest monsoon have stranded at least 75 passengers, truck drivers, and cargo helpers at three ports in Western Visayas, disrupting maritime travel.
A truck driver was killed and his co-driver injured after their vehicle overturned and fell into a ravine on the old national road near Sparta in Laconia, Greece, in the early hours of Friday.
Bosnia and Herzegovina has proposed a temporary solution to the European Commission for its professional truck drivers impacted by the EU's 90/180-day rule. The proposed solution aims to address the challenges faced by drivers who are restricted in their time spent in the EU.
A truck driver involved in a collision that killed two women and a minor near Gaukštoniai village in Vilnius district described a strange detail about the incident. The accident involved a Toyota Prius and a MAN truck.
A 40-year-old Bulgarian truck driver caused an accident on Croatia's A1 highway between Zdenčina and Demerje by driving in the opposite direction. He continued driving until stopped and later sought medical attention.
A fuel truck driver was arrested in South Cotabato, Philippines, after allegedly admitting to stealing diesel fuel from a construction company's delivery truck.
The Philippine National Police (PNP) announced a review of its officer deployment for security operations after a patrolman was allegedly run over and killed by a truck driver following his duty at the State of the Nation Address (SONA).
A 46-year-old truck driver in Kranj, Slovenia, overlooked a pedestrian while reversing and pinned them against a metal pillar. The accident occurred due to reduced visibility caused by sun glare in the rearview mirror.
Hilmar Oddur Gunnarsson, a truck driver and seaman from Þingeyri, Iceland, has passed away at the age of 72. Lilja mourns his death and expresses gratitude for their precious time together.
Truck drivers are reporting that warning signs for the closed Merwedebrug on the A27 near Gorinchem are unclear, posing particular difficulties for foreign colleagues.
A truck driver who used derogatory terms for refugees and threatened violence against them is scheduled to be sentenced tomorrow for incitement to hatred.
Deepak Kumar, an Indian migrant and California truck driver, has been arrested for allegedly transporting $2.857 million worth of stolen tungsten oxide powder.
Police in Prahova and Buzău, Romania, are investigating several truck drivers suspected of stealing laptops they were transporting, with seven search warrants executed in connection with the embezzlement case.
A truck driver was arrested in Alitagtag, Batangas, for allegedly siphoning diesel fuel from a tanker truck. Police responded to the incident on Monday.
A truck driver reportedly lost consciousness at the wheel, causing their vehicle to collide with barriers on the A2 motorway near Warsaw, leading to several kilometers of traffic congestion towards Łódź.
A truck driver from Kosovo was intercepted in North Macedonia while attempting to smuggle 2,000 vials of medical solution. Authorities prevented the illicit transport of the pharmaceutical goods.
Authorities across Europe have apprehended several drivers for severe traffic offenses, including a 17-year-old operating a moped without a license, a truck driver with 135 violations, and another driver caught speeding at 167 km/h under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
Five people were injured, two seriously, in a collision between a truck and a car near Manjadvorci in Istria, Croatia. The accident was caused by a 60-year-old truck driver who failed to obey a stop sign.
National Road 1 was blocked in Bușteni after a truck hit a police vehicle. The truck driver then barricaded himself in the cabin, refusing to exit, and was later removed by police and special forces.
Donald Trump has publicly urged Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine, stating he believes Putin is ready for a peace deal. Separately, Trump announced plans to replace immigrant truck drivers with veterans.
The body of a 26-year-old Serbian truck driver was discovered near the Bulgarian-Turkish border after he reportedly left his truck and crossed the border on foot. The cause and circumstances of his death are currently unknown, and an investigation is underway.
The historic Đurđevića Tara bridge in Montenegro is undergoing a 7.05 million euro restoration project, expected to be completed by 2027, despite challenges from tourists, truck drivers, and weather.
The Sofia Directorate of Interior (SDVR) has uncovered a multitude of violations among truck drivers, including one driver operating without proper coverage.
Bulgarian Regional Minister Ivan Shishkov stated that the problem with road accidents, particularly those involving trucks breaking through guardrails, lies with the attitude of truck drivers, not the guardrails themselves.
A towing operator in California is in critical condition after being shot on a busy freeway during a service call. Authorities are investigating the incident, and the driver's family is seeking community support.
A truck with a trailer crashed on the D4 highway near Dobříš after the driver fell asleep, leaving the vehicle partially hanging from a bridge and requiring a crane for removal, leading to a full highway closure.
A Haitian national, previously ordered to leave the U.S., has been charged after allegedly striking and killing a Pennsylvania State Police trooper during a commercial vehicle inspection.
Truck drivers in Montenegro are reportedly ignoring temporary traffic bans for vehicles over 7.5 tons on the Podgorica-Mioska-Kolašin route, despite the restrictions being in effect from June 15 to September 15 on weekends.
A Federal High Court has awarded N200 million to the widow of Kabiru Babai, a truck driver unlawfully killed by a police sergeant in Osun State, Nigeria, highlighting police brutality.
Drivers on Hungary's M1 highway experienced dangerous conditions due to a massive dust storm, with one truck driver capturing the alarming moments on video.
After two years, mysterious witnesses have emerged in the case involving former Croatian Defense Minister Mario Banožić, who has now withdrawn his criminal prosecution proposal against truck driver Mirko Đalić, who initially accused him.
A 25-year-old Indian-origin truck driver, Ashwani Sharma, was killed when his fuel tanker overturned on Victoria's Princes Freeway in Australia. The incident near Warragul led to major road closures and a hazardous spill.
A Romanian police officer disclosed how organized criminal groups recruit truck drivers for smuggling, highlighting the significant risks involved for drivers who are paid symbolically.
Effective July 1, commercial vehicle drivers in Malaysia will receive subsidized health checks, reducing the cost from RM85 to RM30, as part of government efforts to enhance road safety.
Croatian anti-corruption authorities (USKOK) have expanded an investigation into cocaine smuggling, linking truck drivers from Dugo Selo and Zagorje to the transport of 138 kg of cocaine. The investigation utilized data obtained from the Sky ECC encrypted messaging application.
Police in Chhattisgarh engaged in a two-hour, 60-kilometer chase to apprehend a truck driver who fatally hit an 11-year-old and then attempted to flee the scene.
A tragedy occurred in Orestiada on Thursday when a 63-year-old truck driver was found dead after his vehicle crashed into a warehouse in the village of Dikaia and overturned. The unfortunate man was from a village in the Trigono area and was a father.
Police in Nima are questioning a truck driver following a crash that resulted in numerous injuries, while a separate video showed a car driving on its roof in Sarajevo.
A 47-year-old truck driver was stopped in Peščenica, Zagreb, found to be driving under the influence (1.68 g/kg), with an expired license, and under a driving ban. A court fined him €2900 and imposed a new six-month driving ban.
Marine veteran James Brown, dubbed a highway 'angel,' used his battlefield medical training to save a fellow truck driver whose leg was impaled by a piece of metal after a crash. His quick actions were credited with saving the driver's life.
Truck drivers and local residents are expressing distress over the severe filth and widespread open defecation along Nigeria's port corridors, describing the conditions as unsightly and unsanitary.
Police suspect both men who died in separate traffic accidents in Laukaa and Jyväskylä, Central Finland, of gross endangerment of traffic safety. The truck driver involved in a head-on collision is not suspected of a crime.
Truck driver Milomir Jaćimović is set to report to prison in Klisa after his fines were converted into a jail sentence. He continues to maintain his innocence and claims he was denied the right to appeal.
A truck driver died in a lone accident involving an empty 40-foot articulated truck along Isheri Elemu inward Ijegun, Lagos, while his motor boy was rescued.
A truck driver died after colliding with a bridge abutment on the M3 motorway in Hungary, while a 49-year-old Czech truck driver also died near the Zima rest stop in Slovenia. Additionally, a 24-year-old driver died in a severe accident in Zrkovci, Slovenia.
A truck driver has been found not guilty of careless driving causing the death of a 78-year-old woman who was knocked down while walking to work in Monkstown.
Seven individuals and two companies have been charged with manslaughter and other offenses in connection with a high-rise apartment fire in Hong Kong that killed 168 people. Authorities allege the fire was fueled by greed and negligence related to renovation work.
A fatal collision between a fuel tanker and a tipper truck on the Accra–Tema Motorway resulted in one death, multiple injuries, and a significant fire. The incident caused persistent gridlock and the tipper truck driver is currently at large.
A controversy has emerged in Constanța after a local police officer was filmed assaulting a truck driver at the scene of an accident. Local police officials have since offered explanations for the officer's actions, stating the situation could have had catastrophic consequences.
Police in Cabanatuan City, Philippines, are filing charges against a criminology student involved in a road rage incident with a truck driver, which was captured on video and went viral.
A serious accident between a TIR (heavy goods vehicle) and a car was narrowly avoided in Teleorman, Romania, after the truck driver lost control on a curve, but the car driver reacted quickly.
Truck drivers are reportedly reducing their speeds to save on gas expenses, though a veteran driver warns of larger, impending problems facing the industry.
Charges have been filed against a truck driver who ran over a man riding an electric scooter, reportedly for failing to maintain a safe distance from the other vehicle.
A car driver died after a head-on collision with a truck on Bodanstrasse in Switzerland. The truck driver remained unharmed, and the identity of the deceased is not yet confirmed.
A truck driver in the Netherlands used his vehicle to safely stop a car on the A58 highway near Moergestel after the female driver became unwell at the wheel. The woman was unharmed following the collision with the back of the truck.
A multi-car pile-up in Antibes, France, involving a heavy goods vehicle and about twenty cars, resulted in 37 injuries. The truck driver was taken into police custody.
Indramani Nautiyal, an Indian national from Uttarakhand, who traveled to Saudi Arabia for work in 2018, is reportedly being held in a 'hostage-like situation' while working as a truck driver in Riyadh.
A 54-year-old truck driver transporting concrete mixture crashed in Makov, Slovakia, after veering off the road. He tested positive for alcohol with 1.4 promile.
A recently constructed oval-shaped roundabout in Carei, Romania, is causing confusion for drivers, with bus and truck drivers needing multiple maneuvers to navigate it. The local mayor's office has responded to the viral images.
Unions are warning that a shortage of half a million truck drivers in Europe is causing significant problems for supply chains and economies across the continent.
A small aircraft made a daring emergency landing on a Florida interstate after experiencing engine failure. A truck driver captured video of the incident, which saw the plane safely touch down on the highway.
A garbage truck collided with an S-Bahn train in Flörsheim, Germany, resulting in four injuries, including the severely injured truck driver, and temporarily halting train services.
A truck driver from Padua won 220 million euros in the Superenalotto in 2019 and later died. His widow inherited the winnings but is now legally obligated to pay 5,000 euros per month to his ex-wife.
A truck driver has received a record sentence after a road rage incident led to him driving under the influence into a group of cyclists, resulting in the death of a 12-year-old.
Malcolm McLean, a truck driver from North Carolina, invented the shipping container in 1937 after experiencing long delays at ports, an innovation that now facilitates 90% of global cargo transport.
A forklift operator in Hungary is accused of negligent homicide after dropping a 27-ton container onto a truck cabin, killing the driver. The operator received a suspended prison sentence.
A court in Thessaloniki has acquitted two Turkish truck drivers who were accused of illegally transporting migrants, citing doubts in the evidence. The cases involved incidents that occurred in the autumn of the previous year.
Police in Ogun state have arrested a fleeing truck driver and four other individuals in connection with the theft of a truck. The arrests were made as part of an investigation into the stolen vehicle.
Canadian authorities have seized drugs valued at $139 million in a cross-border operation, leading to the arrest of several truck drivers of Indian origin.
Graham Carey, a 42-year-old truck driver from Finglas, is facing sentencing for incitement to hatred offenses after making a livestream in January 2023 where he made derogatory comments about refugees.
A 56-year-old truck driver was arrested in Afidnes, Greece, on Tuesday afternoon for allegedly tampering with his vehicle's tachograph, a device used to record speed and driving time.
A 25-year-old Czech truck driver caused an accident in Rohr im Kremstal, Austria, and attempted to flee, but was apprehended by police who measured his blood alcohol content at 2.88 permille.
Four months after a fatal crash on the Shin-Meishin Expressway in Mie Prefecture, Japan, which killed six people due to a truck driver distracted by a smartphone, the family of one victim spoke out, expressing their grief and anger.
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Taranpreet Singh Sidhu, an Indian immigrant who moved to Canada in 2022 and worked as a truck driver, was found murdered in Brampton, Ontario, with new reports confirming his death.
A pickup truck driver veered off the road on Wednesday evening, with the vehicle coming to a stop on its side in an adjacent embankment, and subsequently tested positive for alcohol.
Special forces intervened on Romania's DN1 highway after a truck driver barricaded himself in his cabin and began throwing objects, reportedly following an argument with his boss.
Transport associations from Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and North Macedonia have given the European Commission until August 10 to provide a systemic solution for professional truck drivers' stay in the Schengen zone, which currently limits them to a maximum of 90 days.
An Indian truck driver, Jashanpreet Singh, has been sentenced to nearly five years in jail for a fatal crash in California. The conviction follows the deadly incident.
An Indian truck driver, who was 21 at the time of the incident, has been sentenced to five years in prison in the US. He had pleaded guilty to three counts of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence in connection with a multi-vehicle crash.
The world's loneliest tree, which stood as the only tree within a 400 km radius in the Sahara Desert for 300 years, was tragically knocked down by a drunk truck driver. The tree had roots extending over 30 meters deep to reach groundwater.
Fatal accidents involving illegal immigrant truck drivers have sparked outrage and led to a federal crackdown on non-domiciled Commercial Driver's Licenses (CDL) and English proficiency rules.
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An Indian-origin Google techie was shot dead by her husband in Georgia, US, with domestic dispute cited as the likely motive. Her son was also injured in the incident and ran to neighbors for help.
South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix successfully raised a record $26.5 billion in its US initial public offering, marking a significant debut for the company and testing investor appetite for AI-related stocks.
A 29-year-old truck driver was stopped in Poloj with a blood alcohol level of 2.06 permille and under the influence of drugs, potentially facing a fine of 2,770 euros.
A 49-year-old truck driver was severely injured and required emergency surgery after an escalated dispute at a logistics center near Frankfurt Airport.
A 52-year-old truck driver was killed in a fatal accident on the Corinth-Patras National Road when his truck overturned. Emergency services were on the scene to extricate the driver.
A truck driver in Wassa Akropong, Ghana, miraculously escaped unharmed after the vehicle he was driving suddenly burst into flames. The incident occurred while the truck was in motion.
A truck driver's life was saved in Noida, India, after a Facebook video and a live alert prompted a 20-minute chase by authorities, leading to his rescue.
An article provides a guide for truck drivers, comparing owner-operators and company drivers, to help them plan for early retirement. It offers financial advice tailored to the trucking industry.
The trial of Banožić has resumed with new witnesses testifying that the truck driver was not present at the scene of the accident. These witnesses claim to have voluntarily come forward to Banožić, stating they saw everything.
Seven Serbian truck drivers were injured, two seriously, in a gas tank explosion in Austria. The incident occurred while they were working, and investigations are ongoing.
Six trucks, including one carrying eight tonnes of butane cans, were destroyed in explosions and fire following a crash at a rest stop on the Hume Highway in New South Wales, Australia, with drivers miraculously emerging largely unharmed.
A truck driver in Constanța, Romania, drove through a railway barrier at a level crossing, causing damage and disrupting train traffic. Footage captured the moment the truck bypassed the lowered barrier.
A man has been accused of possessing a taser following a raid on his home in Westmeath, Ireland, with the defense claiming such devices are 'normal for truck drivers'.
Truck drivers in the Netherlands are experiencing a significant shortage of approximately 4,400 parking spaces along highways, forcing them to continue driving or park illegally.
Milk truck drivers in Etyek, Hungary, are reportedly receiving increasing threats due to the loud "Boci-boci-tarka" song they play to announce their arrival, despite the company's claim that it's not meant to annoy residents.
Milk truck drivers in Etyek, Hungary, are facing increasing threats because their vehicles play the traditional children's song 'Boci, boci tarka' to announce their arrival.
A driver operating a Tesla Cybertruck in the UK has been banned, indicating potential regulatory issues or specific incidents related to the vehicle's use in the country.
A Delhi police officer was killed after being rammed by a speeding scooter and then run over by a mini-truck. The individuals on the scooter fled, while the mini-truck driver was apprehended.
Greece is reportedly considering increasing speed limits on all National Highways for specific types of vehicles, with the Federation of Truck Drivers of Greece (OFAE) revealing details about the proposed new limits.
A 41-year-old truck driver, Justinas Marinskas, has been acquitted of a careless driving charge following the death of a 78-year-old woman, despite the prosecution's arguments regarding his left turn.
A bridge renovation has closed the Tornio bridge, forcing truck drivers like Seppo Tapio to take a detour of over 150 kilometers, impacting the average 400 heavy vehicles that normally cross daily.
The truck driver involved in an accident in Constanța, where he hit several cars and a bus after feeling unwell, has been discharged from the hospital and made his first statements, also alleging he was beaten by a local police officer.
A truck driver who hit nine cars and a bus in Constanța, Romania, was physically and verbally assaulted by police officers during his apprehension, according to published images.
A 22-year-old truck driver was burned to death after being trapped in his vehicle following a collision between two trucks that caught fire on the KMP Expressway near Patli Hajipur village in Gurugram.
A truck driver in Slovakia veered off the road near Liptovský Hrádok with a blood alcohol level of 1.42 per mille, while in Denmark, a car crashed into a house with an intoxicated driver and a minor passenger. These incidents highlight the dangers of drunk driving.
The 'International Transport' Association in Belgrade announced new blockades of border crossings due to the ongoing pressure faced by carriers and drivers regarding the visa regime for truck drivers.
A Russian attack in the Kyiv region resulted in injuries to a fuel truck driver, with firefighting operations ongoing at the site. The incident highlights the continued danger to civilians and infrastructure in the area.
A cyclist was covered in cement and hospitalized after a truck driver suddenly braked in front of a pedestrian crossing in Gogolin, Opole Voivodeship, Poland.
Truck drivers are experiencing multi-day waits at the Croatian border due to a major upgrade of the customs system. The delays are not attributed to border police operations but rather to the ongoing technical improvements.