Border Patrol K-9 alert leads to major cocaine bust
Border Patrol agents found over 72 pounds of cocaine hidden in a semi truck’s cab at a Texas checkpoint after a K-9 alert, leading to an arrest and a major drug seizure.
Troopers issue over 2,000 violations during truck inspection blitz
Illinois troopers handed out over 2,000 violations during a three-day truck inspection blitz along I-70 and nearby highways, with no major crashes or injuries reported.
North Dakota bumps interstate speed limits to 80 mph
North Dakota raised most interstate speed limits to 80 mph, while also increasing fines and tightening Highway Patrol enforcement.
Mail-hauling truck slams stopped I-20 traffic, leaves five dead
A mail-hauling semi crashed into stopped traffic in a construction zone on I-20 near Terrell, Texas, causing a seven-vehicle pileup that killed five and led to an investigation into the trucking company’s practices.
Former trucking company worker used drone to drop bolts, paint
A former employee was arrested after using a drone to drop bolts and jars of paint on a Remington, Indiana, trucking company’s property, causing damage to vehicles and buildings.
Semi crash spills frozen hot dogs and shuts down I-83
A semi truck crash on I-83 in Pennsylvania spilled over a thousand pounds of frozen hot dogs and caused a major highway shutdown and long delays for drivers.
Dallas CDL school fights back after repeated truck thefts
A Dallas CDL school that helps veterans and the formerly incarcerated has had three trucks stolen in as many months, making it harder to train new drivers.
TGS Logistics shuts down after 40 years serving California ports
TGS Logistics, a family-owned trucking company in Fresno, California, shut down after 40 years of hauling freight to ports in Oakland, Los Angeles, and Long Beach due to tough market conditions.
Semi truck found submerged near Sullivan’s Island fire dock
A semi truck was found 14 feet underwater near the Sullivan’s Island fire dock after going missing, with police saying charges are pending against the driver.
1,500 truckers pulled off the road over English rule
About 1,500 truck drivers have been pulled off the road since late June after a new federal rule made English proficiency an official requirement for operating commercial vehicles.
Flash flooding traps semi truck and cars on expressway
Flash flooding on the Clearview Expressway in Queens left a semi truck and several cars stranded, shutting down the highway until waters receded.
FMCSA pulls approval for two ELDs, drivers must switch
The FMCSA removed approval for WALKER ELD and SR ELD devices, giving truck drivers 60 days to switch to compliant logging systems or risk citations.
EPA proposes rolling back truck greenhouse gas emission rules
The EPA is considering rolling back its truck greenhouse gas emission rules, which could end requirements for manufacturers to measure or report emissions from new vehicles.
Inspection blitz near Katy takes 13 trucks off the road
A commercial vehicle inspection blitz near Katy on I-10 led to 13 trucks being taken off the road for safety issues, with no major incidents reported.
Trucker’s usual lunch stop leads to $50,000 lottery win
A Maryland truck driver won $50,000 after picking up a lottery ticket during his usual lunch stop at a Royal Farms in Odenton.
Trucker on trial after interstate shooting at Ohio roadside
A truck driver is on trial in Belmont County, Ohio, after being accused of shooting another man in the head while parked along I-470, with the case now in front of a jury.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern merger could impact trucking jobs
A proposed merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern would create America's first coast-to-coast railroad and could take freight away from the trucking industry.
Aurora adds nighttime runs to driverless Dallas-Houston route
Aurora announced its driverless trucks will now run at night between Dallas and Houston, using lidar technology to handle low visibility and aiming to move freight faster for customers.
Florida sheriff busts theft ring stealing ECMs from 93 trucks
A theft ring targeting semi truck ECMs across Florida was busted by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, resulting in four arrests and over $750,000 in losses for hardworking drivers.
Trucker arrested after red light crash injures two in Texas
A semi truck reportedly ran a red light in Marshall, Texas, crashing into a pickup and leaving two people injured, with the driver arrested on intoxication assault charges.