A man in Iowa, Anthony Gerhard Hoffman, is facing 2nd degree theft charges after allegedly writing a bad check in late November. The check was written for $3,900.67 and Hoffman allegedly knew he was issuing a bad check at that time. In Iowa any check over $1,000 is considered a felony offense.  

See the original article at: http://kimt.com/2017/02/23/bad-check-lands-man-in-jail/
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​A dash cam video caught by Wyoming State Troopers last week should serve as a reminder to take heed of high wind warnings. The video shows the high winds in the area shifting the truck on to its side and crushing a patrol car situated on the side of the road. Luckily, no one was injured.
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 It is important to always be vigilant when on the road and take extra precautions to ensure your safety and the safety of those around you.

To find out more about the incident go to: http://trucker.com/dashcam/dash-cam-week-wy-oh-wy

High wind speeds can pose many challenges to truck drivers, so it is important that they are aware of the area and if there have been any recent travel restrictions. As evidence by the tragic accident that occurred at the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel yesterday afternoon. While there were no travel restrictions at the time of the wreck, high wind speeds caused restrictions earlier in the day. The Bay Bridge-Tunnel Police Department is now investigating the accident to rule out any other factors. 

To find out more, go to www.pennlive.com/nation-world/2017/02/tractor-trailer_plunges_from_c.html

Diesel particulate filters were implemented in 2007 by the California Air Resources board to help the environment by removing soot and diesel particulates from diesel trucks.  California trucking companies now claim that the filters are causing expensive damages due to dangerous exhaust fires. The companies have filed a lawsuit against the state to challenge the 2007 requirement. Claimants believe that the lawsuit in Sacramento County has enough evidence to prove the filters caused the fires and that they are entitled to restitution.

Find out more at: http://www.capradio.org/articles/2017/02/03/california-truckers-file-lawsuit-against-engine-filter-rule/

Every day, cars, SUVs, and trucks are hitched up to the dreaded tow companies hook and hauled across town. They are dragged in to a big lot exposed to  weather, and there they will sit until payment is made. All over the country people pay the astronomical rates to get their vehicles back, damaged, from towing companies.
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One state is fighting back against the abhorrent practices of the towing companies by attempting to get the license of Lincoln Towing, an infamous towing company in the Illinois area, removed. Former customers claim the companies conduct of threats and damage has been occurring for decades without the issues being addressed. The Illinois Commerce Commission is now investigating to identify if the towing company should have its license revoked.

Get the whole story at http://wgntv.com/2017/01/31/trouble-with-towing-who-is-holding-companies-accountable/