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It forces cargoes that should be waterborne to go by train or big rig.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

The video, shared by the Chino Police Department, shows two vehicles stopping at a red light in front of and behind a big rig on Friday.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

Reed said chasing a big rig brings other factors into play beyond a regular police chase.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 24, 2025

When the big rig departed the San Mateo County Event Center that night, it touched off a complex choreography that culminated at an Interstate 5 truck stop about 70 miles north of Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2025

We ran across the street and climbed in the back of the big rig, closing the doors behind us.

From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan