Trucker stopped for towing rig with pipe and chain
A truck driver in San Francisco was ticketed after being stopped for towing a semi with a pipe and chain, with both rigs removed from the road due to unsafe conditions.
Oregon stops issuing non-domiciled CDLs after new FMCSA rule
Oregon DMV stopped issuing non-domiciled CDLs and CLPs after a new FMCSA rule took effect, putting renewals and new permits on hold for around 1,400 affected drivers.
Detroit blocks truck traffic on key southwest neighborhood streets
Detroit began restricting truck traffic on several southwest neighborhood streets, with exceptions for local deliveries and certain approved routes, after residents raised concerns about safety and quality of life.
Derek Barrs, longtime truck enforcement officer, named FMCSA chief
Derek Barrs, a longtime commercial vehicle enforcement officer and former Florida Highway Patrol chief, was named head of the FMCSA with backing from key trucking groups.
Joint inspection puts handful of trucks out-of-service on US 287
A joint inspection on US 287 at the Wyoming/Colorado line put 16 drivers and 24 trucks out of service, but most truckers passed without issue.
Alberta cracks down on unsafe trucking schools and carriers
The Alberta government shut down five trucking schools, fined companies, and banned 13 carriers in an effort to address unsafe practices and better protect drivers and the public.
FMCSA says business as usual for truckers during shutdown
The FMCSA says there will be no changes for truckers despite the government shutdown, as the agency is funded separately from the rest of the DOT.
Vail Pass rest area reopens with more truck parking spots
The Vail Pass Rest Area on I-70 in Colorado reopened after more than a year, now offering more truck parking and a safer layout for drivers.
Border computer outage brings truck traffic to a halt
A computer outage at the New York/Canada border left thousands of truckers stuck in long backups as commercial crossings came to a halt for nearly two days.
Famous Lowe’s cat missing after accidental ride on delivery truck
Francine, the beloved Lowe’s cat in Richmond, Virginia, went missing after accidentally catching a ride on a semi truck to a North Carolina distribution center, sparking a widespread search by the community.
New Kansas truck stop to add parking and amenities
A new truck stop and travel plaza is set to open in Jackson County, Kansas by early 2027, bringing much-needed truck parking, driver amenities, and jobs to the area.
Three killed, five injured in eight vehicle crash on I-55
Three people were killed and five injured after a semi truck struck slowing traffic on northbound I-55 near Festus, Missouri, triggering an eight-vehicle chain reaction.
Man fleeing cops seriously injured after running in front of semi
A man fleeing police was seriously injured after running in front of a semi truck on I-95 in Biddeford, Maine.
FMCSA cracks down on non-citizen CDLs after crash concerns
FMCSA started stricter rules for non-citizen CDLs after fatal crashes raised concerns about some states not following federal licensing requirements.
Five men charged in New Mexico oil theft ring
Five men were charged for allegedly stealing millions of dollars in crude oil from New Mexico pipelines and reselling it using fake paperwork.
Oklahoma port crackdown pulls 130 truckers off the road
Oklahoma officials and ICE removed 130 mostly out-of-state truck drivers from service during a three-day enforcement sweep at the Beckham County Port of Entry, focusing on paperwork and permit violations tied to out-of-state registrations.
Viral video shows boss’s reaction to trucker’s 102 mph run
A trucker’s TikTok showing his boss’s upset reaction to a 102 mph run past a scale went viral, stirring debate online about trucking safety, speed, and the pressures drivers face.
Car driver’s last-second exit causes truck to spill watermelons
A car driver’s sudden attempt to exit caused a truck hauling watermelons to stop quickly and spill its load, backing up traffic in Ohio.
Florida bill would impound trucks for undocumented drivers
A Florida bill would require police to arrest undocumented migrants driving commercial trucks and impound the vehicle, with owners facing a $50,000 fine.
Box truck shot at by semi driver in I-95 road rage
A semi driver fired shots at a box truck during a road rage incident on I-95 near Yulee, Florida, leading to a police search and arrest with no injuries reported.