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A recent semi-truck crash in the northbound lanes of Interstate 25 near Bernalillo has left three people dead. According to New Mexico State Police, a pick-up truck that was headed south unexpectedly crossed the median of the interstate and drove directly into the path of an 18-wheeler that was headed in the opposite direction. Sadly,... read more

A three-vehicle truck accident on Highway 285 near Malaga has left three people hurt. According to New Mexico State Police Sergeant Emmanuel Gutierrez, a commercial pick-up truck was headed south on the highway when it unexpectedly crossed the center line near a curve in the road at mile marker 18. The pick-up apparently traveled directly... read more

In May, a big rig flipped and nearly went over the edge of an overpass that connects Interstates 25 and 40 in Albuquerque. According to local police, the truck driver was going too fast and carrying an unsecured semi-truck load when he lost control of the heavy vehicle. Despite that the 18-wheeler did not roll... read more

A tragic crash on New Mexico State Road 68 in Española has left two people dead and another person hurt. According to Eric Garcia, Director of Española Public Safety, a southbound passenger vehicle carrying two people was traveling at a high rate of speed when a large flatbed truck that was carrying a backhoe pulled... read more

On July 1st, a new rule issued by the United States Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regarding the number of hours truckers may be behind the wheel each day went into effect. Under the new rule, semi drivers may continue to drive up to 11 hours per day with a 14-hour... read more