Massachusetts police target truckers in large ticketing operation
Massachusetts State Police ran a large ticketing and inspection blitz on the Mass Pike, handing out nearly $57,000 in fines to commercial drivers under strict state rules.
Two semis and car crash shuts down highway, spills logs
A wreck involving two semis and a car shut down Highway 63 near North Bay after logs spilled across the roadway, leaving only minor injuries.
Trucker sues after medical emergency leads to violent police stop
A Louisiana trucker is taking Harris County and deputies to court after a slow-speed medical emergency on I-10 ended with SWAT using force to pull him from his semi and later dropping charges when his illness was confirmed.
Trucking company owner arrested after FBI drug and gun raids
The owner of a Long Island trucking company was arrested after FBI and police raids uncovered large amounts of fentanyl, cocaine, and firearms at properties linked to him.
SUV slams into concrete pillar hauled by semi truck
An SUV crashed into a concrete pillar being hauled by a semi truck in south Phoenix, leaving the SUV driver seriously injured and causing early morning road closures.
Dump truck rollover leads to driver losing job and license
A dump truck driver in British Columbia lost his job and license after rolling his truck and failing a roadside alcohol test, with no serious injuries reported.
Gas tanker crash sparks deadly fireball in Mexico City
A gas tanker truck overturned and exploded under a highway bridge in Mexico City, killing four and injuring around 90 people.
Florida jail inmate earns CDL and double/triple trailer endorsements
A female inmate at the Walton County Jail in Florida earned her Class A CDL with double/triple trailer and tanker endorsements through the jail’s in-house training program.
Pedestrian killed after being struck by semi at Nebraska truck stop
A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a semi truck while walking through the fuel island at a Nebraska truck stop, with the incident captured on dash cam and under investigation by local authorities.
Cargo ship accident at Long Beach port sends containers into harbor
A cargo ship at the Port of Long Beach lost 67 containers into the harbor after an accident at Pier G, prompting an investigation by port officials.
Avoca to use noise cameras to ticket engine brake violations
The city of Avoca, Iowa will use noise cameras on Highway 59 to ticket engine brake violations by recording sound and video, with full enforcement starting October 2025.
Semi’s u-turn on Ohio highway forces pickup driver’s quick move
A semi truck making a u-turn on US 23 near Circleville, Ohio, forced a pickup driver to slam the brakes and take evasive action, but no injuries were reported.
Florida fuel thieves use hidden tanks to steal diesel from gas stations
Ten people were arrested in Florida after officials uncovered a fuel theft ring that used hidden tanks in minivans to steal over 185,000 gallons of diesel from gas stations across the state.
CVSA pushes for electronic ID trackers on all trucks
The CVSA is urging federal officials to mandate electronic ID trackers on all trucks, raising new privacy concerns among truckers and industry groups.
Wawa opens first full truck stop with overnight parking
Wawa opened its first full truck stop in Hope Mills, North Carolina, offering overnight parking, semi fuel, and driver-friendly amenities.
Texas law lets some truckers skip English requirement for now
A long-standing Texas law lets some intrastate truck drivers operate without meeting federal English requirements, while other states ramp up enforcement.
Six face federal charges in Louisiana CDL bribery scheme
Six people—including OMV workers and truck driving school owners—were charged in a Louisiana scheme that let drivers pay bribes to get a CDL without proper training or testing.
ATA calls for crackdown on unqualified CDL mills and drivers
The American Trucking Associations has urged federal and state officials to crack down on "CDL mills" and unqualified drivers after a fatal Florida crash, emphasizing the need for stricter enforcement of driver qualifications.
Surveillance video shows SUV hit semi in Dallas crash
Surveillance video showed an SUV hitting a semi truck with a Dallas Cowboys logo in an early morning crash on S. Cockrell Hill Rd that left the SUV driver seriously injured.
Tractor trailer crash triggers massive 18-vehicle pile-up on I-95
A tractor trailer crash on I-95 in Miami-Dade County triggered an 18-vehicle pile-up that injured 29 people and shut down the southbound lanes for hours.