A semi truck crashed down a steep embankment on Wolf Creek Pass in Colorado after an apparent brake failure, resulting in the driver’s death and a cargo spill.

A service technician was hit and killed by a commercial truck in a shoulder hit-and-run on Route 80 in New Jersey, prompting a pause on highway roadside assistance calls as safety is reviewed.

Some New Yorkers have earned hundreds of thousands of dollars by reporting idling trucks under a city program, raising concerns from trucking advocates who say many rigs need to idle for legitimate reasons.

Oklahoma troopers and ICE arrested 34 commercial truck drivers for immigration violations during a highway sweep on I-40 near the Arkansas border.

A semi hauling band equipment for Vandegrift High School got stuck on tracks near the Alamodome in San Antonio and was struck by a train, damaging the cab but leaving everyone unharmed before a big state event.

A truck inspection at the Pharr International Bridge in Texas led to the discovery of 440 pounds of cocaine hidden in a trailer, resulting in a 15-year prison sentence for the driver.

A truck driver was arrested on Highway 99 near Visalia after CHP stopped his semi for suspected DUI and found alcohol in the cab.

A winning $1.2 million Match 6 Lotto ticket was sold at Smithton Truck & Auto Plaza in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, with the winner yet to claim the prize.

A semi hauling research monkeys crashed on I-59 near Heidelberg, Mississippi, leading to several monkeys escaping and one being shot by a homeowner protecting her family.

Dodge City Police are searching for a cattle hauler who left behind significant property damage after striking several downtown bollards and leaving the scene.

A limo bus rolled over on southbound I-75 in Michigan, sending 11 people to the hospital, with police later citing the driver and company for missing proper licenses and paperwork.

Volvo Trucks North America partnered with the Center for Pet Safety to review features in the new Volvo VNL that help truckers keep their pets safe and comfortable on the road.

Starting December 1, 2025, eastbound truck tolls on Michigan’s Blue Water Bridge will increase by $1 per axle to help cover rising costs.

Arizona troopers inspected 23 commercial vehicles in a one-day blitz on I-10 near San Simon, placing eight drivers and five trucks out of service and issuing 16 citations.

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem said her years of driving semis and working on her family’s ranch shaped her values and approach as a leader.

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced a new effort to crack down on CDL mills that put unqualified truck drivers on the road, following pressure from lawmakers and industry leaders.

An Oklahoma truck driver admitted to being distracted by his phone before a deadly I-44 crash that killed a turnpike worker and injured another.

Federal and state law enforcement arrested more than 140 truck drivers accused of being in the U.S. illegally during an immigration sweep on Indiana highways.

A flatbed truck struck low-hanging wires in Johnston County, North Carolina, leading to the death of a powerline worker and the arrest of the truck driver for felony hit and run.

Over 7,000 truck drivers have been pulled off the road in 2025 after federal officials began enforcing tougher English language rules during roadside inspections.