big rig

Example Sentences

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Thirteen passengers were injured when a bus collided with a gravel big rig and potentially another vehicle Wednesday morning in Santa Clarita, authorities confirmed.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Part of the big rig was also on its side while the front end sustained damage.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Tuesday, a big rig driver failed to hit his brakes as traffic was slowing, resulting in an eight-vehicle pile-up, according to a California Highway Patrol spokesperson.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 22, 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