crime
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Australia
Drug-abusing trucker jailed for 18.5 years after savagely beating his boss to death
Truck driver Patrick Allen Boon must now serve nearly two decades in jail for beating his boss to death with…
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Asia-Pacific
Trucks and drivers targeted for cargo theft, kidnapping and hostage-taking
Truck-borne freight is the most popular target for thieves, according to a new global study by cargo insurer TT Club…
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Driver issues
In Mexico, officials prioritize safeguarding high-crime highways
The highways of Mexico continue to be risky for truckers as cargo thefts rose 6 percent for the first four…
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Canada
Trucker fined for trying to smuggle cheese into Canada (with video)
Case involving 8,800 pounds of undeclared products highlights the long-standing practice of sneaking lower-priced U.S. dairy products across the border.
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Australia
Punishments increase for asbestos offences in New South Wales
After a series of high-profile scandals involving the dumping of asbestos-containing waste on Sydney streets, the local authorities have welcomed…
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Driver issues
In search of truck drivers, are felons the answer?
Even as the trucking industry struggles to identify new drivers, there is a segment of the U.S. population that is…
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