A tow truck driver, Jorge Arias Mayen, is in critical condition after being shot on the 210 Freeway in California. His family is seeking community support via a GoFundMe campaign to cover medical expenses and living costs as he is the sole provider for his wife and son.
California tow truck driver Jorge Arias Mayen is in critical condition after being shot on the 210 Freeway near Grand Avenue while responding to a AAA call. The suspect was killed in a subsequent police pursuit. Mayen's family, for whom he is the sole provider, has launched a GoFundMe for medical and living expenses.
Greece is installing floating barriers in bays to protect swimmers from toxic pufferfish, an invasive species drawn by warming waters. The fish, capable of severe bites and containing a lethal neurotoxin, have prompted public health warnings and eradication programs.
Kuljeet Kang, an Indian truck driver, is charged with reckless homicide and leaving the scene of a fatal accident after allegedly striking and killing 23-year-old Sebastian Stone on I-80 in Chicago while using his phone, then fleeing the scene.
A 25-year-old Indian-origin fuel tanker driver, Ashwani Sharma, died when his vehicle overturned on the Princes Freeway near Warragul, Australia. The crash caused a major fuel spill, leading to freeway closures and public appeals for financial support for his grieving family.
A Shanghai man, Liu, spent 10,000 yuan ($1,500) on online health products from an influencer named Chen, believing they would help him gain weight. Instead, he lost 6.5kg in a month, despite being told the herbal products had no side effects.
Hong Kong customs arrested a 39-year-old truck driver and seized HK$10 million (US$1.27 million) in smuggled goods, including weight-loss injections and fish maw, at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge crossing.
A court has ruled that an insurance company is not liable for damages to a truck driver's vehicle after an accident caused by overloading. The court found that overloading is a violation of safety regulations and a specific exclusion clause in the insurance policy, which the driver had acknowledged.
US Border Patrol arrested 30 Indian nationals among 52 people in Arizona as part of Operation Checkmate, targeting undocumented immigrants driving commercial trucks. The operation aims to enhance public safety and enforce immigration laws.
US Border Patrol arrested 30 Indian nationals among 52 individuals in Arizona during Operation Checkmate, targeting undocumented commercial truck drivers. The operation aimed to enhance public safety and enforce immigration laws.
US Border Patrol arrested 30 Indian nationals among 52 people for illegally working as commercial truck drivers in Arizona during Operation Checkmate. The operation aims to enhance public safety and enforce immigration laws.
Truck driver Frank Black returns to work after a two-week hiatus due to soaring diesel prices, a consequence of the global fuel crisis. He highlights the financial strain on owner-drivers, the industry's low profits, and the personal toll of the job.
High gas prices, exacerbated by US involvement in a conflict with Iran, are impacting truck drivers and the broader economy. Analysts predict prices will remain elevated, affecting upcoming US midterm elections and voter sentiment towards the Trump administration.
High gas prices, exacerbated by US actions against Iran, are straining truckers and impacting voter sentiment ahead of US midterm elections. Drivers face significant increases in fuel costs, affecting their livelihoods and potentially influencing election outcomes.
Truck drivers rely on short videos for companionship and information, but face issues like staged content and false information. Experts urge content regulation to support drivers in the modern logistics system.
Shamsher Singh, a 33-year-old Indian-origin truck driver, has been sentenced to six years and nine months in New Zealand for raping a woman he met on a dating app. The assault occurred in January 2024 during a freight run, and Singh was found guilty of rape and sexual assault.
A Cybertruck driver in Texas was arrested after intentionally driving his vehicle into Grapevine Lake to test its 'Wade Mode' feature. The truck became disabled and took on water, requiring rescue by the fire department. The driver faces multiple charges.
A United Airlines Boeing 767 from Venice, Italy, clipped a truck and streetlight while approaching Newark Airport in New Jersey on Sunday, lightly injuring the truck driver. The plane landed safely with 231 passengers and crew uninjured. The driver was treated for glass injuries to his arm and hand. United Airlines said it would conduct a rigorous flight safety investigation and has removed the crew from service.
A United Airlines Boeing 767 flying from Venice, Italy, struck a light pole and a delivery truck on a New Jersey highway while landing at Newark Liberty International Airport. No injuries were reported on the plane, though the truck driver sustained minor injuries.
Six civilians were injured in Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia's Belgorod Region, according to regional governor Vyacheslav Gladkov. The attacks targeted multiple locations including the city of Shebekino, where two apartment houses were damaged, the village of Oktyabrsky where a truck driver was hospitalized with shrapnel wounds, Graivoron where a woman was wounded in her car, and Dubovoye where three women sought medical assistance.
The FBI is investigating the death of Alejandro Jacomino Gonzalez, 41, a truck driver whose body was found in Glynn County, Georgia, days after he was reported missing from a Florida rest stop. His semitrailer was discovered 320 miles away in Port Wentworth, Georgia, with several vehicles missing. Gonzalez was last seen alive at an I-95 rest stop in Brevard County, Florida, on April 17 at about 1:20 a.m. after picking up a shipment of vehicles at the Port of Brunswick on April 16.
ICE has arrested Rajinder Kumar, a truck driver charged with manslaughter in a 2025 Oregon crash that killed a newly married couple. The arrest follows his release from local jail, sparking criticism from federal officials regarding sanctuary policies.
ICE has arrested an Indian-origin truck driver, Rajinder Kumar, accused in a fatal 2025 Oregon road accident that killed a newly married couple. Released from local custody on April 2, Kumar now faces removal proceedings after ICE claims local authorities did not comply with a detainer request.
