TFI International acquires Daseke in a $1.1 billion deal
TFI International acquires North America's largest flatbed trucking firm Daseke for $1.1 billion, expanding their fleet and signaling potential strategic changes.
CHP busts theft ring and recovers $218,000 worth of stolen truck cargo
California authorities recovered stolen cargo worth over $200,000 and made three arrests, highlighting law enforcement's efforts to combat cargo theft.
Florida trucker arrested after dangerous driving on New Hampshire roads
Florida truck driver Eduardo Valdiviaro Rojas arrested in Concord, New Hampshire, after his erratic semi forced vehicles off the road without causing injuries.
Minnesota vacuum truck implodes with driver nearby, caught on camera
A vacuum truck unexpectedly imploded in Preston, Minnesota, startling the driver but resulting in no injuries, an incident underscoring the surprising hazards in trucking.
New Hampshire trucker arrested for DUI after semi gets stuck in mud
A New Hampshire trucker was arrested for DUI after his semi got stuck in the I-95 median, highlighting the legal consequences of impaired driving.
College Station enforces parking ban on heavy trucks amid safety, space concerns
College Station enacts a parking ban affecting large trucks and trailers, stirring concerns among truckers over the added strain and lack of parking alternatives.
Truck safely stopped after wrong-way journey on 210 Freeway
A semi-truck was stopped by officers after dangerously driving the wrong way on California's 210 Freeway for 10 miles without causing accidents.
Palm Beach County to offer new truck parking facility after ban
New truck parking facility to open in Palm Beach County, offering secure space and amenities for truckers affected by local parking bans.
UPS plans to close 200 facilities, boost automation to cut costs
UPS plans to close 200 facilities over five years enhancing efficiency through automation and a $9 billion technology investment aimed to reduce costs and boost productivity in the shipping industry.
Love's Dunn location reopens with more trucker amenities after remodel
Love's Travel Stops revitalizes its Dunn, NC location with a multimillion-dollar remodeling, adding amenities and parking for truckers off I-95.
Illinois trucker dies after being accidentally pinned by rolling semi
John D. Horn, a 58-year-old man, died in a tragic accident after being pinned between a semi-truck and a dock in Alsip, highlighting the inherent risks in trucking operations.
Dedicated EV charging corridor planned for I-15 truckers
Truckers traveling on I-15 will see a new electric charging corridor with 100+ stations, backed by Daimler Trucks, to support the move to zero-emission vehicles.
Pickup driver charged after semi dangles over Ohio River from bridge collision
A semi-truck was left teetering on the edge of the Ohio River bridge after being struck by a pickup truck, leading to charges against the pickup driver and highlighting the hazards truckers navigate.
Trucker brake-checks to save motorist's forgotten purse, ends with a handshake
A truck driver's quick thinking averted the loss of a motorist's belongings by brake-checking a sedan to return a forgotten purse, reflecting the camaraderie on the road.
Big Tex Trailers to shut down Idaho plant, leaving 127 jobless
Big Tex Trailers announces the closure of its Caldwell, Idaho plant, impacting 127 workers and the local community's manufacturing sector.
Cybersecurity risks in trucking: Experts warn of ELD vulnerabilities
A Colorado State University study exposes cybersecurity threats in the trucking industry through vulnerable Electronic Logging Devices that could risk vehicle control and data security.
Tractor-trailer crash into home leaves driver, resident injured
A severe snowstorm led to a tractor-trailer accident in Brighton, New York, where the vehicle crashed into a home, causing injuries and substantial property damage.