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Trucker arrested after fatal hit-and-run collision with fellow trucker

A truck driver suffers a fatal hit-and-run on Interstate 30 in Arkansas, with the responsible party facing charges and the trucking community mourning the loss.
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Truck dangles off bridge as fire department saves driver

A truck driver was safely rescued from a crash where their vehicle was left dangling over the Ohio River from the Clark Memorial Bridge.
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Trucker sentenced for stealing trailer of Mike's Hard Lemonade

New Rochelle truck driver receives a six-month sentence for theft of a trailer containing over $32,000 worth of Mike's Hard Lemonade in Yonkers.
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Trooper clears road hazard, rolling hay bale out of traffic path

A Missouri trooper becomes a viral sensation by manually removing a large hay bale from the road, ensuring motorists' safety and highlighting the varied roles of law enforcement in traffic management.
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$4 million in wellness gummies stolen from truck in daring heist

A semi-truck carrying $4 million worth of Kourtney Kardashian's wellness gummies was stolen from a Southern California facility, highlighting the persistent threat of cargo theft in trucking.
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FMCSA studies detention time's impact on trucker safety and efficiency

FMCSA initiates a study to understand the impact of shipping delays on truck driver safety and commercial vehicle operations, focusing on detention time and its effects on compliance, safety, and economic costs.
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Semi truck's reckless run through work zone costs $10,000

A semi truck causes $10,000 in damage in an Oklahoma I-35 work zone, underscoring the need for adherence to work zone safety protocols.
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Truck towed after CHP discovers fake plates and registration issues

A truck pulled over in Redding for distracted driving faces multiple charges including expired registration and the driver operating without a proper license, resulting in the impoundment of the vehicle.
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Iowa 80 opens new warehouse to support truckers on the road

The Iowa 80 Group has launched a sizable new warehouse and distribution center next to the world's largest truck stop, aiming to streamline the distribution of trucking accessories.
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Truck driver's shaky hands lead to migrant discovery in sleeper berth

A Texas truck driver apprehended for transporting migrants illegally within the sleeper berth demonstrates the ongoing challenges at border checkpoints.
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BNSF pays $75 million to truckers over fingerprint privacy breach

BNSF Railway agrees to a $75 million settlement with truckers over improper fingerprint data collection at Chicago-area rail yards.
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Pilot lands plane at truck stop diner for surprise lunch visit

A pilot makes an unusual landing at a Michigan truck stop for a quick lunch, leaving diners and truckers alike intrigued by the unexpected visit.
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Man rides on semi truck hood in post-collision altercation

A man was filmed clinging to a semi truck's hood in Arlington, Texas, after a near miss involving his car, raising concerns but leaving many questions unanswered.
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Coors truck crashes into Popeyes after collision at traffic light

A Coors Light semi-truck collided with a Subaru and crashed into a Popeyes in Brooklyn, NY, resulting in hospitalization for the truck driver and a damaged restaurant.
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Trucker devastated after stolen rig is destroyed in police chase

Truck owner Edward Guardado suffers a major financial blow as his semi-truck is stolen and destroyed in a fiery police chase in Bakersfield, California.
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Troopers warn of fatigue risks after rig tumbles into a creek

Iowa State Patrol cautions against drowsy driving by citing a recent non-fatal big rig accident on I-380 where the truck ended up in a creek.
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Trucker on probation after GPS mistake leads to fatal accident

Truck driver Cody D. Weathers receives probation instead of prison time for a tragic GPS-guided accident that claimed a life in Ohio.
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Early morning fire at truck terminal leaves five semi trucks damaged

Firefighters tackled an intense fire that consumed several tractor-trailers at a Cuyahoga Heights trucking terminal, with investigations ongoing and no injuries reported.
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Log book oversight leads to major cocaine bust for two truckers

Indiana State Police arrest two truckers for cocaine trafficking following a log book violation during a routine traffic stop in Greenfield, Indiana.
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Kansas farmer and son hailed for daring rescue of unconscious trucker

Kansas farmer and son receive honors for their quick action in saving a trucker from a potential overpass crash on I-70 after he suffered a blackout.
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