Semi hauling band gear struck by train near big event
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.
Truck inspection at border uncovers $6 million cocaine shipment
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.
CHP arrests trucker for suspected DUI after 911 calls
A truck driver was arrested on Highway 99 near Visalia after CHP stopped his semi for suspected DUI and found alcohol in the cab.
Truck stop sells winning $1.2 million lottery ticket
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.
Escaped research monkeys shot after semi crash on I-59
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.
Police search for cattle hauler after downtown bollard crash
Dodge City Police are searching for a cattle hauler who left behind significant property damage after striking several downtown bollards and leaving the scene.
Michigan State Police cite unqualified limo bus driver after rollover
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 teams up to help truckers keep pets safe
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.
Blue Water Bridge to raise eastbound truck tolls by $1
Starting December 1, 2025, eastbound truck tolls on Michigan’s Blue Water Bridge will increase by $1 per axle to help cover rising costs.
One-day truck inspection blitz on I-10 puts drivers out
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.
Kristi Noem says driving semis taught her life lessons
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.
USDOT targets CDL mills for unsafe driver certifications crackdown
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.
Truck driver distracted by phone before deadly I-44 crash
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.
Immigration sweep nets over 140 truckers in Indiana highway blitz
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.
Flatbed truck strikes low wires, powerline worker killed in accident
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.
Thousands of truckers sidelined over English language rule crackdown
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.
Annual Halloween patrol aims to protect drivers from overpass pranks
The New York State Police will run their annual Pumpkin Patrol on October 30 and 31 to watch overpasses along the Thruway and help protect truckers and other drivers from dangerous Halloween pranks.
Wyoming sheriff deputizes deputies after two undocumented drivers arrested
Two undocumented truck drivers were arrested in Laramie County, Wyoming, after one was caught speeding and bypassing a Port of Entry without a CDL, and local deputies were deputized by ICE to step up immigration enforcement.
High winds close Verrazzano Bridge to empty semi trucks
High winds and heavy rain forced the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge to close to empty semis, causing long traffic backups, power outages, and flooding across Staten Island.
Car driver flees after fatal crash that kills trucker on I-95
A car driver reportedly fled the scene after sideswiping a semi and causing a crash that killed a trucker on I-95 in Virginia, later turning himself in nearly two years later.