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Senator pushes English language rule for rideshare drivers

A new Senate bill would require rideshare drivers to meet the same English language standards already expected of CDL truckers.
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INDOT to add 75 truck parking spots at I-65 rest areas

INDOT will close the Taylorsville rest areas on I-65 in Indiana until late 2027 to build 75 truck parking spots and new restrooms at each location.
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Tennessee trucker launches GoFundMe to start own company

After more than two decades on the road, Tennessee trucker Todd Odham started a GoFundMe to help launch his own company, LTO Logistics, with hopes of supporting local families and creating driver jobs.
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Federal judge blocks DOT from tying highway funds to immigration

A federal judge blocked the Department of Transportation from cutting highway funding to states that refuse to help enforce federal immigration laws.
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Oil spill from dump truck triggers wrecks and shuts down I-80

A dump truck oil spill on I-80 near Alta, California led to multiple wrecks and shut down the highway for several hours on Friday, November 7th.
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Illinois lawmakers approve 30% toll hike for truckers

Illinois lawmakers passed a bill that will raise truck tolls by 30% starting in 2027 and add automatic increases every two years.
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Female trucker attacked and seriously injured in I-78 road rage

A female truck driver was seriously injured after being attacked during a road rage incident on I-78 in Pennsylvania, leaving her with severe head wounds and requiring stitches.
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Border truckers face 40 percent drop in Baja loads

Trucking companies hauling freight from Baja to California are seeing a 40% drop in US-bound loads for 2025, with confusing tariffs and government rules making the border business more difficult.
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Almost every truck hit with violation in Florida check

Out of 26 trucks inspected during a roadside check in Osceola County, Florida, only one left without a violation, with most cited for weight issues and a few pulled out of service for safety concerns.
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Family hands out Thanksgiving meals to truckers at truck stop

A trucking family in Grand Junction, Colorado handed out hot Thanksgiving meals and thank you cards to truckers parked at a local Love’s, showing support for drivers working far from home.
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Firebird Bulk Carriers to lay off 74 Texas workers

Firebird Bulk Carriers will lay off 74 Texas employees, mainly truck drivers, after losing key hauling contracts and facing higher insurance costs.
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Bill proposes lifetime USDOT ban for human trafficking convictions

A new bill in Congress would expand lifetime USDOT bans for human trafficking convictions to include not just truck drivers, but also rail, air, and maritime workers.
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Nevada to cancel CDLs for non-domiciled foreign truckers

Nevada will cancel over 60 CDLs for truckers from Mexico and Canada as the state follows new federal rules requiring non-domiciled drivers to be licensed in their home country.
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New Indiana rest area adds 128 truck parking spots

A new Indy 500-themed rest area opened on I-70 near Terre Haute, Indiana, adding 128 truck parking spots and modern amenities for drivers close to the Illinois border.
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Yellow’s $1.5 billion lawsuit against Teamsters moves forward

A federal appeals court ruled that Yellow’s $1.5 billion lawsuit against the Teamsters over its bankruptcy can move forward, sending the case back to a lower court for further review.
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UPS cargo plane crashes near Louisville airport, multiple killed

A UPS cargo plane crashed after takeoff near Louisville airport, killing at least nine people, injuring others, and causing major damage and delays in the area.
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Semi truck crash on Wolf Creek Pass claims driver’s life

A semi truck crashed down a steep embankment on Wolf Creek Pass in Colorado after an apparent brake failure, resulting in the driver’s death and a cargo spill.
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Service tech killed in shoulder hit-and-run by commercial truck

A service technician was hit and killed by a commercial truck in a shoulder hit-and-run on Route 80 in New Jersey, prompting a pause on highway roadside assistance calls as safety is reviewed.
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New Yorkers cash in big by reporting idling trucks

Some New Yorkers have earned hundreds of thousands of dollars by reporting idling trucks under a city program, raising concerns from trucking advocates who say many rigs need to idle for legitimate reasons.
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Oklahoma highway sweep sees dozens of truckers arrested by ICE

Oklahoma troopers and ICE arrested 34 commercial truck drivers for immigration violations during a highway sweep on I-40 near the Arkansas border.
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