Texas distribution center launches fully autonomous truck yard
ISEE launches the first fully autonomous truck yard in Texas, aiming to enhance efficiency and address labor shortages in the trucking industry without compromising the role of traditional trucking practices.
Saia Motor Freight expands its network with Ohio terminal purchase
Saia Motor Freight Line celebrates its centennial by expanding its terminal network with the $15.5 million purchase of the former Holland terminal in Ohio, reinforcing its growth and presence in the industry.
Semi-truck driver pleads guilty in fatal payment dispute incident
Semi-truck driver Erick Mejia admits guilt in the fatal altercation with locksmith Guillermo Duran Mejia over a payment dispute in Arapahoe County, Colorado.
CHP warns truckers to heed signs after big rig incident in Santa Cruz
California Highway Patrol emphasizes the importance of following road signs after a big rig driver's oversight results in a substantial traffic obstruction in Santa Cruz.
Mexican truckers protest against a surge in highway robberies and violence
Mexican truck drivers blockade part of the PanAmerican Highway to protest increasing violence and robberies in the industry, with no official government response to their call for safer working conditions yet.
Box truck damages historic bridge, driver cited after fleeing scene
A covered bridge in Lyndonville, Connecticut was damaged after being struck by a box truck, whose driver, previously ordered out of service, fled the scene and received multiple violations.
Alaska police department's witty turn signal tutorial goes viral
A humorous post from the Homer Police Department in Alaska goes viral, using wit to educate drivers about using turn signals and resonating with audiences nationwide.
Undocumented migrants found in semi-truck by Texas border agents
Six undocumented migrants were found in a semi-truck's sleeping compartment at a Texas checkpoint, resulting in the truck driver's detention and charges for transport and conspiracy.
Popular Knoxville truck stop closes for a major year-long renovation
Pilot Travel Center in Knoxville, Tennessee begins extensive renovations under a $1 billion company initiative, impacting staff and enhancing customer experiences with upgraded facilities and technology.
Truckers navigate fiery incident and prompt I-40 reopening
A semi truck carrying low-grade radioactive waste caught fire on I-40 in Nashville, disrupting traffic but no hazardous levels were detected, and lanes were reopened the same day.
Powerful winds cause semi truck to flip on Interstate 5
A powerful wind surge caused a semi truck on Interstate 5 in Sacramento to flip over, blocking lanes and prompting a rapid response from nearby drivers and authorities.
Spartanburg trucker assaulted during fuel delivery at Circle K
A truck driver was assaulted at a Spartanburg gas station, with the police investigating the incident as a potential hate crime and seeking public assistance to identify the assailants.
Texas trucker arrested in Maine for diesel theft and damage
A Texas truck driver was arrested in Maine after stealing diesel and damaging a truck, with the local trucking community's aid in sharing surveillance footage leading to rapid police action.
Lamborghini crashes into semi in high-speed Seattle street race
A Lamborghini racing a Corvette on Interstate 5 in Seattle collided with a bobtail semi-truck, resulting in no fatal injuries but highlighting the dangers of DUI and street racing for the trucking community.
FMCSA renews exemption allowing camera technology to replace mirrors in trucks
The FMCSA renews a five-year exemption for Stoneridge, Inc.'s MirrorEye Camera Monitor System, a technology designed to replace conventional rear-view mirrors in trucks, offering improved visibility and safety.
Protest on I-40 bridge highlights truckers' unexpected road challenges
Demonstration for Palestinian rights disrupts I-40 bridge traffic in Memphis, as activists occupy and close it for over an hour, leading to legislative proposals to harshen penalties for roadway obstruction.
Utah man becomes a hero saving a trucker during a fierce blizzard
In a severe blizzard, Utah man Tyler Mahoney became a hero by rescuing tanker truck driver Kent Ashton from a crash, illustrating the bravery that often accompanies the dangers truckers face on the road.
Increased reward offered for information on missing Iowa trucker David Schultz
The reward for information on missing Iowa trucker David Schultz has increased to $25,000, with authorities seeking leads after his truck was found with personal items but no sign of Schultz.
Highway Patrol trooper and truck driver die in tragic Florida pursuit
Florida Highway Patrol Trooper Fink and an unnamed truck driver tragically lost their lives during a police pursuit on Interstate 95 in Florida, highlighting the inherent risks law enforcement and truckers face on the road.
Trucker charged in hit-and-run at Tennessee Pilot parking lot
Alabama trucker Gary M. Clark tragically killed in a Pilot parking lot collision by fellow driver John R. Emery Jr., who is now facing charges for fleeing the scene in White Pine, Tennessee.