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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Inspection stop leads troopers to major drug bust on I-57
Illinois State Police discovered around 15 kilograms of suspected cocaine during an inspection stop of a semi truck on I-57 near Chebanse, leading to felony charges for the Texas-based driver.
Michigan lawmakers consider left lane ban for semi trucks
Michigan lawmakers advanced a bill that would ban semis from the far left lane on highways with three or more lanes, with a few exceptions for safety and turns.
Semi strikes bridge support, closing busy SR 410 route
A semi hit the overhead beams on the White River Bridge along SR 410 near Buckley, shutting down the busy route and forcing drivers onto a long detour.
Oklahoma turnpike worker killed after semi leaves roadway
One Oklahoma Turnpike worker died and another was critically injured after a semi truck left the roadway and struck both workers near the Miami exit.
California to upgrade I-80 truck scales with more parking
California broke ground on a new I-80 Cordelia truck inspection facility that will add more parking, better ramps, and updated tech to ease traffic for truckers, with completion set for December 2029.
Truck hauler loaded with Teslas catches fire on I-5
A semi truck hauling Teslas caught fire on I-5 in Sylmar, shutting down the southbound freeway and causing a major hazmat response.
Truck driver killed after crash with semi and hit-and-run pickup
A truck driver lost his life in a hit-and-run involving a pickup after a crash with another semi on I-75, with the suspect, a former police lieutenant, now facing serious charges.
Heavier trucks to face new weight limits on Red Cliff bridge
Colorado will limit heavy truck weights on the historic Red Cliff bridge starting August 2025, requiring only the largest trucks to reroute while most truckers can continue using US 24 as usual.
Fire destroys semi hauling $300,000 worth of ribeye steaks in Missouri
A semi hauling 40,000 pounds of ribeye steaks caught fire on Highway 174 near Doolittle, Missouri, resulting in a total loss of $300,000 worth of beef and closing both lanes, with no injuries reported.
USDOT asks truckers for feedback on automated vehicle plans
USDOT is asking truckers to share feedback on automated vehicle plans as it looks for input on real-world challenges before moving forward.
Thieves steal $400,000 in Pine-Sol from Pennsylvania trailer lot
A trailer loaded with $400,000 worth of Pine-Sol was stolen from a Pennsylvania lot and later found empty and abandoned in New Jersey.
240 pounds of cocaine found in load at Buffalo border
Officials at the Buffalo, New York border found about 240 pounds of cocaine hidden in a truckload of fabric softener, leading to the arrest of a Canadian truck driver.