Eight semi trucks crash on I-80 in early morning pileup
Eight semi trucks crashed in a pileup on I-80 in Trumbull County, Ohio early Tuesday morning, causing major delays and closing the highway for several hours.
Truck driver faces charges after deadly I-35 pileup in Austin
A truck driver was indicted on 22 charges after a deadly crash on I-35 in Austin, where five people lost their lives and 17 were injured, with no drugs or alcohol found in the driver’s system.
Illinois trucking company sued over pregnant driver’s work restrictions
Federal officials sued an Illinois trucking company for making a pregnant driver take leave instead of providing lighter duty options as required by the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.
FMCSA removes ROBINHOOD ELD, truckers given deadline to switch
The FMCSA has removed ROBINHOOD ELD from its approved list, giving truckers 60 days to switch devices or use paper logs to stay compliant.
Truck driver faces charges after Florida crash kills three
A truck driver is facing vehicular homicide and manslaughter charges after a Florida wreck killed three people, with families still waiting for answers.
Nearly 14,000 Kenworth trucks recalled for dash screen issue
Nearly 14,000 Kenworth T680, T880, and W990 trucks from model years 2024-2026 have been recalled over a dash screen defect that can cause the display to go blank, leaving drivers without vital information.
New Arkansas rules sideline 279 truck drivers over credentials
New Arkansas rules pulled 279 truck drivers off the road over stricter work visa and English language requirements as companies focus on hiring fully qualified drivers.
FMCSA launches pilot to let truckers try flexible hours
The FMCSA announced pilot programs letting selected truckers test more flexible hours-of-service rules, including split sleeper and duty periods, to see if these changes help drivers get more rest and manage their schedules.
Big commercial vehicle enforcement blitz set for I-96 work zone
Michigan State Police plan a major one-day enforcement blitz targeting commercial trucks in the I-96 construction zone following a spike in serious crashes.
Car driver’s risky move causes semi to spill watermelons
A car dangerous lane change near I-71 forced a semi to brake hard, spilling a load of watermelons across the road.
Load shift crushes semi cab but driver walks away safe
A sudden hard stop in Jonesville, Michigan caused a flatbed load to crush a semi cab, but the truck driver walked away without serious injury.
Teen girls found inside refrigerated trailer after multi-vehicle crash
Two teenage girls were found locked but unharmed inside a refrigerated trailer after a multi-vehicle crash involving a semi on I-15 in Utah.
Memphis diesel shop fined $150,000 for emissions system tampering
A Memphis diesel shop has been fined $150,000 after pleading guilty in federal court to tampering with emissions control systems on diesel engines.
Trucker’s quick thinking saves motorist from farm equipment crash
A quick-thinking semi truck driver saved a motorist from a crash with farm equipment by signaling a warning on a rural road.
Deadly crash between two semis shuts down I-80
A crash between two semis on I-80 near Arlington, Wyoming left at least one person dead, another seriously injured, and shut down the interstate for hours.
DUI scooter driver charged after deadly Portland semi truck crash
A DUI scooter driver was charged after a deadly crash with a semi truck in northeast Portland, with police clearing the truck driver of wrongdoing.
Overturned cattle truck on Route 29 scatters dozens of cows
A cattle truck overturned on the Route 29 South exit near Danville, Virginia, scattering dozens of cows and causing a large roundup that lasted into the evening.
Truckers say real appreciation is steady pay and respect
Many truckers say true appreciation goes beyond a single week of social media posts or company cookouts, and is really about steady pay, home time, and year-round respect for the men and women who keep America moving.
Semi truck crashes into stopped school bus as kids board
A semi truck hauling wooden sheets crashed into a stopped school bus with lights flashing as kids were about to board in Hamblen County, Tennessee, sending both drivers to the hospital but leaving all children unharmed.
DOT secretary tries to connect with drivers at truck stop
The U.S. DOT Secretary visited a New Jersey truck stop during Truck Driver Appreciation Week, speaking with drivers about Hours of Service rules and English requirements while dressed like a working trucker.