Florida jail inmate earns CDL and double/triple trailer endorsements
A female inmate at the Walton County Jail in Florida earned her Class A CDL with double/triple trailer and tanker endorsements through the jail’s in-house training program.
Pedestrian killed after being struck by semi at Nebraska truck stop
A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a semi truck while walking through the fuel island at a Nebraska truck stop, with the incident captured on dash cam and under investigation by local authorities.
Cargo ship accident at Long Beach port sends containers into harbor
A cargo ship at the Port of Long Beach lost 67 containers into the harbor after an accident at Pier G, prompting an investigation by port officials.
Avoca to use noise cameras to ticket engine brake violations
The city of Avoca, Iowa will use noise cameras on Highway 59 to ticket engine brake violations by recording sound and video, with full enforcement starting October 2025.
Semi’s u-turn on Ohio highway forces pickup driver’s quick move
A semi truck making a u-turn on US 23 near Circleville, Ohio, forced a pickup driver to slam the brakes and take evasive action, but no injuries were reported.
Florida fuel thieves use hidden tanks to steal diesel from gas stations
Ten people were arrested in Florida after officials uncovered a fuel theft ring that used hidden tanks in minivans to steal over 185,000 gallons of diesel from gas stations across the state.
CVSA pushes for electronic ID trackers on all trucks
The CVSA is urging federal officials to mandate electronic ID trackers on all trucks, raising new privacy concerns among truckers and industry groups.
Wawa opens first full truck stop with overnight parking
Wawa opened its first full truck stop in Hope Mills, North Carolina, offering overnight parking, semi fuel, and driver-friendly amenities.
Texas law lets some truckers skip English requirement for now
A long-standing Texas law lets some intrastate truck drivers operate without meeting federal English requirements, while other states ramp up enforcement.
Six face federal charges in Louisiana CDL bribery scheme
Six people—including OMV workers and truck driving school owners—were charged in a Louisiana scheme that let drivers pay bribes to get a CDL without proper training or testing.
ATA calls for crackdown on unqualified CDL mills and drivers
The American Trucking Associations has urged federal and state officials to crack down on "CDL mills" and unqualified drivers after a fatal Florida crash, emphasizing the need for stricter enforcement of driver qualifications.
Tractor trailer crash triggers massive 18-vehicle pile-up on I-95
A tractor trailer crash on I-95 in Miami-Dade County triggered an 18-vehicle pile-up that injured 29 people and shut down the southbound lanes for hours.
Surveillance video shows SUV hit semi in Dallas crash
Surveillance video showed an SUV hitting a semi truck with a Dallas Cowboys logo in an early morning crash on S. Cockrell Hill Rd that left the SUV driver seriously injured.
FMCSA threatens shutdown of Hope Trans after fatal Texas crash
The FMCSA is threatening to shut down Hope Trans LLC after a fatal semi truck crash near Terrell, Texas, and claims the company failed safety checks and drug testing requirements.
Truck driver detained after wrong-way run on I-55 bridge
A truck driver was detained after driving the wrong way on the I-55 Memphis-Arkansas Bridge, with police needing to physically remove him from the cab.
Truck’s brakes catch fire soon after safety week inspection
A semi truck’s rear brakes caught fire just after a Brake Safety Week inspection at the Carson Weigh Station in Virginia, highlighting how fast brake problems can turn serious on the road.
Firefighter finds giant python hiding in semi truck engine
A firefighter in Miami-Dade County pulled a giant Burmese python out of a semi truck engine after the snake was discovered during a pre-trip inspection.
Truck detours stretch 38 miles after major bridge closure
A semi truck strike forced the closure of the White River Bridge in Washington, leading to a 38-mile detour for truckers and no set timeline for repairs.
Troopers find 50 pounds of fentanyl in car hauler bust
Oklahoma troopers pulled over a car hauler on I-40 and found nearly 50 pounds of fentanyl hidden inside a vehicle on the trailer.
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.