Car driver causes semi crash and fire on Oklahoma overpass
A car driver lost control and hit a semi on the Will Rogers Turnpike in Oklahoma, causing the rig to fall off an overpass and catch fire, while the trucker escaped with only minor injuries.
Multiple rockslides block I-40, repair work could take weeks
Multiple rockslides shut down I-40 near the Tennessee-North Carolina line, leaving a major mess for crews to clear and forcing drivers onto long detours that could last weeks.
Missing dog travels 40 miles hidden on another big rig
A missing dog that vanished from a Houston truck stop was found safe after traveling 40 miles hidden between the cab and fuel tank of another big rig.
Truckers urged to check brakes as I-80 fire risk rises
Truckers on I-80 are being reminded to check their brakes as fire risk rises, with local crews clearing brush and safety groups sharing maintenance tips to help prevent wildfires this summer.
Troopers blitz I-10 and I-40, spot hazmat and tire issues
Arizona troopers stopped hundreds of trucks on I-10 and I-40 during a weeklong blitz, finding hazmat leaks, tire problems, and other violations.
Troopers pull over 27 vehicles in unsecured load sweep
Washington State troopers pulled over 27 vehicles during a two-hour crackdown on unsecured loads in Snohomish County, with several violations found among both trucks and passenger vehicles.
Truckers warned of superload traffic delays along Oregon routes
Truckers traveling eastern Oregon this summer should expect traffic delays and slow-moving superloads along major routes between the Port of Morrow and the Idaho border.
Semi dangles off Route 30 bypass, closes westbound lanes
A semi crash left a trailer dangling off the Route 30 bypass in Pennsylvania, closing all westbound lanes and triggering a traffic investigation.
Trooper stops semi hauling SUVs in unusual but legal way
An Arizona trooper pulled over a semi hauling two SUVs in an unusual setup through Phoenix, but officials said the load was secure and legal.
Blowout sparks semi trailer fire hauling race car on I-40
A blown trailer tire sparked a fire on a semi hauling a race car on I-40 in Tennessee, causing traffic delays but leaving the driver and race car unharmed.
Car dangerously passes semi on shoulder, risking serious crash
Dash cam video from a Kansas highway showed a car dangerously passing a semi on the shoulder, highlighting the daily risks truckers face from reckless car drivers.
Trucker loses home to tornado but stays to feed neighbors
After losing his home in a St. Louis tornado, trucker Tony Stewart has been sleeping in his rig and grilling free meals daily for over 100 neighbors in need.
Double-decker bridge coming to help fix Brent Spence bottleneck
Ohio and Kentucky revealed plans for a double-decker bridge beside the Brent Spence Bridge to help fix freight congestion, with construction starting later this year and no tolls involved.
Inspectors pull nearly 400 trucks during brake safety blitz
Inspectors pulled nearly 400 trucks out of service for brake violations during a one-day surprise blitz across North America, with over 91% of trucks passing the checks.
UNFI warehouse closure in Pennsylvania will leave 172 truckers jobless
UNFI's warehouse closure in Schnecksville, Pennsylvania will put 172 truck drivers and over 700 total workers out of a job after the end of a major grocery contract.
Pickup driver killed after trying to board moving semi on I-70
A pickup driver in Kansas City died after trying to board a moving semi on I-70, causing major traffic delays during rush hour.
Stabbing suspect crashes stolen semi truck off Indiana bridge
A man accused of stabbing a woman in Wisconsin stole a semi truck, led police on a chase, and crashed off a bridge in Indiana before being caught.
Ohio trucking couple admits to $900,000 pandemic loan fraud
An Ohio trucking couple pleaded guilty to wire fraud after obtaining over $900,000 in pandemic relief funds using false information for several trucking companies.
CHP stops runaway semi going wrong way on interstate
CHP stopped a runaway semi that crossed the median and was driving the wrong way on I-5 in Siskiyou County, with no drugs or alcohol involved and no injuries reported.
Fuel tanker crash and fire demolishes bridge, closes I-20
A fuel tanker crash and fire under a bridge on I-20 in South Carolina forced a full interstate closure and destroyed the overpass, with crews working quickly to reopen the highway.