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Why Are Semi-Trucks Called 18-Wheelers? (And How Many Wheels They Really Have)

A semi-truck is a crucial part of supply chains across the world because of its ability to move goods over long distances. Designed to carry large, heavy, or large quantities of cargo, semi-trucks are ...
KENS

Wet conditions to blame for accident involving 18-wheeler on southwest-side, police say

SAN ANTONIO — Officials believe that slick conditions on the roadway may have caused a big rig to lose traction and break through a guard rail injuring the driver Tuesday morning, It happened around 6 ...
WDSU

Metairie car crash sends 18-wheeler trailer into canal

THIS IS BREAKING NEWS ON WDSU, AND RIGHT NOW WE ARE FOLLOWING BREAKING NEWS OUT OF JEFFERSON PARISH AS MAJOR BACKUPS ARE BUILDING ON WEST ESPLANADE FROM THIS 18 WHEELER FALLING INTO A DRAINAGE CANAL.
WUSA

Two 18-wheelers collide on westbound MD-200

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. — There are delays on MD-200 after two tractor-trailers collided in Montgomery County early Tuesday morning. Around 4:30 a.m., Montgomery County Fire and Rescue responded to a ...
Yahoo

18-wheeler crash in Hampton leaves truck overturned

HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — Hampton police and rescue crews responded to a tractor-trailer crash in Hampton Wednesday morning. It happened around 11:30 a.m. at Aberdeen and West Pembroke. Pictures from the ...