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Union Pacific launches new rail service to compete with trucks

Union Pacific will launch a new intermodal rail service between Southern California and Chicago aimed at competing directly with truck freight starting September 2025.
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Mechanic accused of selling fake truck inspection stickers

A Pennsylvania mechanic was arrested for allegedly making and selling fake truck inspection stickers to over 150 trucking companies.
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Trucker caught in Fort Stewart Army base shooting lockdown

A truck driver making a delivery at Fort Stewart Army base in Georgia ended up stuck in a lockdown after a gunman opened fire, injuring five soldiers.
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Trucking company official indicted after deadly I-20 pileup kills five

A trucking company official was indicted for forgery after a Hope Trans driver admitted to falling asleep and causing a deadly pileup on I-20 that killed five people.
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FedEx day cab dangles from SH-146 overpass in Texas

A FedEx day cab was left hanging off the SH-146 overpass in La Porte, Texas, closing lanes while crews worked to clear the scene.
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Car dragged under semi for miles on I-45 in Houston

A car was dragged for miles under a semi on I-45 in Houston after sliding under the trailer, with no injuries reported.
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JFK Airport project will add 100 new truck parking spaces

JFK Airport in New York began construction on a project that will add 100 new truck parking spaces and more driver amenities to help address parking shortages around the airport.
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Two trucks hauling bulldozers strike same bridge minutes apart

Two semi trucks hauling bulldozers hit the same bridge on I-15 near Blackfoot, Idaho just minutes apart, closing the interstate for hours and causing long traffic delays.
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Ohio opens new rest areas with expanded truck parking

Ohio opened three revamped rest areas along I-70 and I-77, giving truckers more parking, cleaner facilities, and new amenities for families and drivers.
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Trucker loses life after hitting barriers on I-16 in Macon

A truck driver lost his life after his rig hit construction barriers on I-16 in Macon, with authorities investigating the single-vehicle crash.
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CVSA pushes for time limits on personal conveyance use

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has asked the Senate to set time limits on personal conveyance after seeing more drivers use it to sidestep hours-of-service rules.
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Deadly crash involving three semis and fire shuts down I-65

A deadly crash involving three semi trucks and a stubborn peat moss fire shut down I-65 southbound near Fair Oaks, Indiana, causing major delays and detours.
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Family-run Indian Creek Express files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Family-owned Indian Creek Express out of Colorado filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy with debts far outweighing their assets, putting the future of its 43 trucks and 40 drivers in question.
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State troopers crack down on high-speed drivers this summer

Nebraska State Patrol troopers stopped over 1,800 drivers for speeding during a two-week summer effort, with dozens clocked at over 100 mph and multiple other violations reported.
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Semi hauling pipes loses load after hitting light pole on I-88

A semi hauling metal pipes struck a light pole on I-88 in Illinois, causing the load to spill across the highway and closing some lanes for cleanup, with no reported injuries.
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Suspected drunk driver flees after crashing into semi truck

A suspected drunk driver was arrested after crashing into a semi truck on I-5 in California and attempting to flee the scene.
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Stolen Camaro crash near 18-wheeler leaves five dead on I-35

A stolen Camaro crashed near an 18-wheeler on I-35 in Texas, leaving five people dead and several injured after a high-speed attempt to pass between vehicles.
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Wyoming troopers ramp up roadside inspections on US 85

Wyoming troopers conducted roadside inspections on US 85 near Torrington, placing one truck and one driver out of service and planning more checks in the coming weeks.
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Semi truck crashes into New Jersey gentlemen’s club after collision

A semi truck collided with a sedan on Route 31 in New Jersey and crashed into a gentlemen’s club, causing structural damage and downed power lines.
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Police investigate dangerous overpass incidents after vehicles damaged on I-57

Illinois State Police are investigating multiple incidents where vehicles were damaged by objects thrown from overpasses along I-57 near Effingham and Shelby counties.
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