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Police officer thanks truckers for stopping dangerous chases

A grateful police officer highlights the crucial role truckers played in safely ending dangerous pursuits on the road.
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Dash cam footage captures road rage arrest in Florida

Dash cam footage showed a road rage incident in Florida where a driver brake-checked a work truck and brandished a gun, leading to his arrest.
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Volvo teaches kids the importance of truck safety in NC schools

Volvo's "Stop, Look, and Wave" program is teaching North Carolina kindergartners essential truck safety skills to help prevent pedestrian accidents.
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Pickup driver arrested for DUI after crashing into trooper's car

A pickup truck driver in Buckeye, Arizona was arrested for DUI after crashing into a parked trooper's vehicle on April 2, highlighting the risks of impaired driving.
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Snowstorm havoc: Mn crash highlights truckers' weather challenges

A snowstorm in Minnesota led to over 400 accidents, highlighting the severe weather challenges faced by truckers and resulting in a tragic collision between a semi truck and a pickup.
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Motorcyclist crashes into semi while fleeing Arizona trooper

A motorcyclist collided with a semi-truck on I-10 in Avondale, Arizona, while attempting to flee from a state trooper, resulting in critical injuries for the rider but leaving the truck driver unharmed.
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Trucker loses life in tragic crash with Tesla on turnpike

A tragic collision between a semi-truck and a Tesla on the Florida Turnpike resulted in the trucker's death, fuel spill, and traffic standstill.
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Springtime snowstorm disrupts truck routes with chain restrictions

A springtime snowstorm swept through Truckee, California, causing chain restrictions and numerous semi truck spinouts on the Interstate 80, as it continued to move eastward.
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Speeding pickup crashes into semi on turnpike, driver unharmed

A speeding pickup crashed into a semi on the Turner Turnpike, highlighting the dangers of speeding with the pickup driver miraculously unharmed.
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Supreme Court backs trucker fired over CBD product mishap

The Supreme Court ruled in favor of a trucker fired after a CBD product led to a positive THC test, allowing him to seek significant damages under a law usually used for organized crime cases.
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Lawmakers renew push for trucker restroom access rights

Lawmakers reintroduced the Trucker Bathroom Access Act to ensure truckers have restroom access at delivery and pickup sites, addressing a longstanding industry concern.
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Truck driver injured in shooting spree through California

A Las Vegas man's shooting spree through California left three people injured, including a truck driver at a gas station, before he was arrested on I-15.
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New 2025 trucking rules focus on brake and license updates

The 2025 CVSA criteria updates focus on brake and license standards, with significant changes affecting driver requirements and brake violations, emphasizing safety and compliance for truckers.
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New toll increase for truckers on New York-Canada bridges

Truckers will face increased tolls on three New York-Canada bridges starting May 1, 2025, as rates rise from $32 to $34 for 5-axle trucks to support maintenance and infrastructure reliability.
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Truck stolen from Connecticut dealership found burned in New Haven

A semi truck stolen from a Connecticut dealership was found burned in New Haven, raising concerns about security challenges in the trucking community.
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Deadly shootout at Virginia truck stop injures officers

A tragic shootout at a Virginia truck stop on March 28, 2025, led to the death of a trucking suspect and injured two deputies.
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Fake trucking scam leads to $350K beef theft in Tennessee

A fake trucking company swindled a Tennessee meatpacking plant, making off with 80,000 pounds of beef worth $350,000, highlighting the importance of vigilant identity verification in the industry.
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Trucker's stove explosion sets semi truck on fire in Idaho

A semi truck in Idaho was destroyed after a portable stove explosion led to a fire, injuring the driver and prompting a swift response from firefighters.
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Trucker found dead at truck stop in Nebraska cab

A 67-year-old truck driver was found deceased inside his truck at a Nebraska truck stop, prompting an ongoing investigation.
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Strong winds flip semi truck, driver tragically loses life

Strong winds in Valparaiso, Indiana, tragically overturned a semi truck, resulting in the driver's death.
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