Trucks
Fire Destroys Trucks In Summit
There’s going to be an investigation into a fire that destroyed trucks overnight in the southwest suburbs.
Some Rock-Hauling Truckers Pose Danger On Roads
Out of nowhere, a rock flies and hits your windshield while you’re driving. It happened to one man, who says this can all be avoided if truck drivers make one change.
New State Law Allows Trucks To Go Same Speed As Cars Everywhere
As of Jan. 1, large trucks will be allowed to go the same speed as all other vehicles in all parts of the state – not just some parts.
A New Trend In Crime: Tailgate Thefts
Leaving a pickup tailgate unlocked might very well be an open invitation for theft. But Oswego police say it’s happened six times in as many months.
3 Truck Crashes In 9 Hours On Dan Ryan Expressway
Two trucks collided and jackknifed overnight, spilling fuel and a load of candy, in one of three accidents involving trucks on the expressway in a period of about nine hours.
Accident On Outbound Eisenhower Snarls Traffic
Two trucks collided on the outbound Eisenhower Expy. on Tuesday, shutting down the expressway at Mannheim Road.
State Waives Weight, Size Restrictions For Short Truck Trips
A new state law allows some trucks to exceed the weight and size restrictions for short trips, so as to reduce fuel and equipment costs for Illinois businesses.
Social Service Agencies Feeling The Fuel Pinch, Too
The Greater Chicago Food Depository, which distributes tons of food across the region, is straining under the cost of keeping its delivery trucks on the road. CBS 2′s Mike Parker reports.
Alderman Wants City Sticker Fee Discount For Hybrids, Hike For Gas Guzzlers
A Chicago alderman wants to change the pricing for city vehicle stickers to force motorists with big, gas-guzzling vehicles to pay more and give those with more fuel efficient cars a break.
Trucks Crowd I-80/94 Corridor
Interstate 80/94 in Northwest Indiana is a mess, as trucks begin moving again now that the blizzard has cleared the area.
Aldermen Want Hearings On Excessive Bus Idling
Two Chicago Aldermen on Wednesday called for hearings into why the city has not been enforcing an environmental ordinance designed to limit the time buses and trucks sit idling.
3 Semis, Car Crash On Dan Ryan
The Dan Ryan Expressway was open again for the morning rush, after a major crash early Monday that involved three semi-trailer trucks.
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