DOT drops speed limiters, adds 917 truck parking spots
The DOT announced an end to the speed limiter rule, added over 900 new truck parking spots in Florida, and made other changes aimed at cutting red tape and supporting truck drivers.
Drone tracks suspect hiding inside semi trailer on hot day
Police in Forest Park, Georgia used a drone to find a suspect hiding inside a parked semi trailer on a hot day after he fled from officers during a credit card fraud investigation.
Troopers weigh nearly 3,000 trucks during enforcement detail
Illinois State Police weighed nearly 3,000 trucks and issued several violations during a three-day commercial vehicle enforcement detail in Montgomery County.
Dump truck driver dies after brake failure on steep I-40 descent
A dump truck driver died after losing his brakes and crashing on a steep downhill stretch of I-40 in Old Fort, North Carolina, with no other injuries reported.
Firefighters battle stubborn fire at Illinois trucking company
Firefighters spent over six hours battling a tough blaze at a Lincoln, Illinois trucking company, with all workers escaping safely and the cause still under investigation.
Pickup driver arrested after pointing gun at semi in Nebraska
An Illinois man was arrested south of Lincoln, Nebraska after pointing a loaded handgun at a semi truck driver during a road rage incident.
I-40 partially reopens after rockslide and flooding shutdown
I-40 near the North Carolina-Tennessee line reopened one lane each way after crews quickly cleared rockslide and flood debris, though full access is still weeks away.
Roadside tire inspection sidelines truck after pre-trip report
Police in Ontario pulled a truck off the road after finding six damaged tires during a roadside inspection, despite a pre-trip report saying there were no issues.
Semi clips bucket truck, city worker suffers serious injuries
A semi truck clipped a city bucket truck in Gardner, Massachusetts, throwing a worker to the ground and leaving him with serious injuries.
Semi truck driver killed in collision with Metrolink train
A semi truck driver lost his life after a collision with a Metrolink train at a private crossing in Moorpark, California, with the cause under investigation.
Washington State Patrol using cell phone data for targeted patrols
Washington State Patrol is using driver cell phone data to guide extra patrols along I-5 and I-90, raising concerns about privacy and surveillance on the road.
Armed car driver causes I-45 semi crash and freeway chaos
A woman caused major traffic delays on I-45 in Houston after a crash with a semi truck led her to block the freeway with a gun and start a standoff with police.
Cargo thieves use GPS jammers and fake IDs to target loads
Cargo thieves increased their use of GPS jammers, fake IDs, and hacking tricks in 2024 to steal loads, with losses topping $1 billion and theft rates still rising.
Miami man busted in large-scale diesel fuel theft scheme
A Miami man was arrested for using a modified pickup truck and stolen credit cards to buy and resell large amounts of diesel fuel, mostly targeting gas stations in South Florida.
Failed u-turn leaves rig stranded and drivers ticketed over logs
Two truck drivers hauling mail outside Fort Nelson, BC, were ticketed for logbook violations after a failed u-turn left their rig stranded and blocked the roadway.
Texas program permanently cancels CDLs for smuggling convictions
Texas canceled over 1,000 CDLs since 2008 under the Texas Hold’em program, permanently revoking licenses from drivers convicted of smuggling people or drugs in commercial trucks.
Semi’s police chase ends just inches from Georgia home
A semi truck crashed through a fence and ended up just inches from a Georgia home after a police chase in Cobb County.
Rig crashes through barriers and gets stuck in I-80 work zone
A big rig crashed through barriers and got stuck overnight in an I-80 construction zone near Kingvale, leaving crews to clean up debris and water.
Lawmakers push FMCSA to speed up hours-of-service relief
Over 30 lawmakers urged FMCSA to speed up and standardize hours-of-service relief before emergencies, so truckers can move fuel and supplies faster when storms or disasters are on the way.
Semi truck catches fire at Wisconsin Kwik Trip, no injuries
A semi truck parked at a Kwik Trip in Tomah, Wisconsin, caught fire and was destroyed while the driver was inside the store, with no injuries reported.