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Roehl offers more options for drivers looking to start or grow

Roehl is rolling out new driving jobs and training programs to help more people start or advance their trucking careers with added support and stability.
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EPA challenges California’s clean truck rules for out-of-state drivers

The EPA said California’s Clean Truck Check rules for out-of-state trucks may violate federal law and could drive up costs for truck drivers.
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Truck taken off the road after inspectors find 24 violations

Iowa State Patrol took a truck off the road in eastern Iowa after inspectors found 24 violations, with nine serious enough to place both the vehicle and driver out of service until repairs were made.
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Chain law season returns for trucks running the Rockies routes

Colorado's chain law for commercial vehicles over 16,000 pounds returns September 1, requiring truckers running the Rockies routes to carry and use chains through May 31 to avoid hefty fines.
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Florida adds 23 truck checkpoints after deadly turnpike crash

Florida set up 23 new truck checkpoints after a deadly turnpike crash, focusing on driver paperwork, English tests, and immigration enforcement concerns.
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Railroads team up to pull more freight off the highway

BNSF and CSX are launching new coast-to-coast rail services aimed at moving more freight by train instead of trucks, creating more competition for long-haul trucking routes.
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CVSA launches brake blitz, inspectors watching drums and rotors

CVSA’s annual Brake Safety Week saw inspectors across North America focusing on truck brake drums and rotors, resulting in trucks with brake issues being taken off the road until repairs are made.
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Gunfire erupts at semi in I-84 construction zone road rage

A motorist fired several gunshots at a semi truck during a road rage incident in an I-84 construction zone near Blooming Grove, Pennsylvania, before fleeing the scene.
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Tour bus overturns on I-90 in New York, causing multiple deaths

A tour bus rolled over on I-90 in New York, leading to multiple deaths and dozens injured, causing hours-long highway closures.
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Oversize loads banned from I-80 tunnel after recent crashes

Oversize loads are banned from the Green River Tunnel on I-80 in Wyoming after recent crashes and ongoing repairs have caused lane closures and traffic delays.
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ICE arrests semi truck passenger after deadly illegal U-turn crash

ICE took a semi truck passenger into custody after a deadly illegal U-turn crash on the Florida Turnpike that left three people dead.
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U.S. halts work visas for truckers after deadly crash

The U.S. paused work visas for truck drivers following a deadly Florida crash involving a non-citizen driver, citing concerns over road safety and the need to protect American truckers' jobs.
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Arizona troopers find cracked frames, put trucks out of service

Arizona troopers inspected 37 trucks on US-60, finding 138 violations and sidelining 4 rigs for issues like cracked frames and bad repairs.
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Jeep totaled in early morning I-75 crash with semi truck

A northbound Jeep was totaled in an early morning crash with a semi truck on I-75 near Bayshore Road, with the truck leaving the scene and authorities now searching for the driver.
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Volvo recalls nearly 2,500 New VN trucks for steering issue

Volvo is recalling nearly 2,500 model year 2025-2026 New VN trucks due to a steering system defect that could cause loss of control, with free repairs being offered through a software update.
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Runaway front-end loader crashes in Massachusetts after brake failure

A runaway front-end loader crashed through a Massachusetts intersection after losing its brakes, hitting a car and stopping against a guardrail with no serious injuries reported.
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Canton restricts future truck terminals to heavy industrial zones

Canton, North Carolina has limited future truck terminals and parking lots to heavy industrial zones, reducing options for trucking businesses as the town rebuilds from recent flooding.
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Pickup truck ignores school bus stop arm, puts kids at risk

Dash cam video captured a pickup truck dangerously passing a stopped school bus in Ohio while kids were crossing, leading to a citation but no injuries.
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Car crashes into semi truck near Modesto, driver impaled

A car crashed into the back of a semi truck near Modesto, sending the car into a fence and leaving the driver impaled on a post.
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Truck convoy for Special Olympics honors the hard work of drivers

Truckers led a convoy through Columbia to raise money and awareness for Special Olympics South Carolina, with the event celebrating the important role drivers play in the community.
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