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I-35 Truck Crash: What Now? | Breaking Down the Fatal Austin Wreck & Its Impact on Trucking A deadly crash on I-35 in Austin has shaken the trucking industry. The Amazon subcontractor driver, Solomon Weldekeal Araya, collided with multiple vehicles, tragically killing five people, including an infant. Now, the big question is: What happens next for trucking regulations, driver safety, and industry accountability? In this episode of The Rig on Wheels Show featuring MVT, host Kameel E. Gaines and MVT recruiter Josue Fierro break down:
🔹 What went wrong in the I-35 crash
🔹 The role of prescription medications in trucking
🔹 Mental health and driver fatigue concerns
🔹 Will stricter drug laws impact the industry?
🔹 How carriers can ensure safety while avoiding overregulation
This tragic event has serio ...