Firebird Bulk Carriers will lay off 74 Texas employees, mainly truck drivers, after losing key hauling contracts and facing higher insurance costs.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

A semi hauling band equipment for Vandegrift High School got stuck on tracks near the Alamodome in San Antonio and was struck by a train, damaging the cab but leaving everyone unharmed before a big state event.

A truck inspection at the Pharr International Bridge in Texas led to the discovery of 440 pounds of cocaine hidden in a trailer, resulting in a 15-year prison sentence for the driver.

A truck driver was arrested on Highway 99 near Visalia after CHP stopped his semi for suspected DUI and found alcohol in the cab.

A winning $1.2 million Match 6 Lotto ticket was sold at Smithton Truck & Auto Plaza in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, with the winner yet to claim the prize.

A semi hauling research monkeys crashed on I-59 near Heidelberg, Mississippi, leading to several monkeys escaping and one being shot by a homeowner protecting her family.

Dodge City Police are searching for a cattle hauler who left behind significant property damage after striking several downtown bollards and leaving the scene.

A limo bus rolled over on southbound I-75 in Michigan, sending 11 people to the hospital, with police later citing the driver and company for missing proper licenses and paperwork.

Volvo Trucks North America partnered with the Center for Pet Safety to review features in the new Volvo VNL that help truckers keep their pets safe and comfortable on the road.

Starting December 1, 2025, eastbound truck tolls on Michigan’s Blue Water Bridge will increase by $1 per axle to help cover rising costs.

Arizona troopers inspected 23 commercial vehicles in a one-day blitz on I-10 near San Simon, placing eight drivers and five trucks out of service and issuing 16 citations.