Decades-old bridge collapses under septic truck in shocking incident
A 19th-century bridge in Baltimore County collapsed under a septic truck that was well below the posted weight limit, with no injuries and questions about the bridge’s condition.
Semi and Jeep crash on Peace River Bridge, man rescued
A semi and a Jeep collided on the Peace River Bridge in Punta Gorda, Florida, leading to a dramatic rescue after a man fell 45 feet into the mangroves below.
Trucker blamed after I-90 bridge hit despite proper permits
A semi hauling a forklift struck a bridge on I-90 near Beulah, Wyoming, even though the driver had all the right permits, leading officials to once again place blame on truckers as the bridge remains closed for inspection.
Lawsuit challenges sudden CDL rule change for non-citizen drivers
A new lawsuit is challenging a sudden rule change by the FMCSA that makes it tougher for non-citizen drivers to get or renew a CDL, putting thousands of trucking and bus driving jobs at risk.
Troopers check trucks for chains during I-70 operation
Troopers checked trucks and buses near Dotsero on I-70 to make sure drivers were carrying tire chains as required under Colorado’s chain law during the fall and winter season.
Metal beam falls from flatbed, disables 20 cars on I-55
A metal beam fell from a flatbed on I-55 near Madison, disabling about 20 cars and blocking traffic until the scene was cleared.
Truck driver found guilty after fight over Texas parking spot
A truck driver in Laredo, Texas was found guilty and given probation after a fight over a parking spot left an elderly property owner seriously hurt.
Car driver convicted for deadly crash that killed semi trucker
A car driver was convicted of gross vehicular manslaughter after a deadly 2019 crash on California’s 22 Freeway that killed semi trucker Carlos Alberto Lara.
Fake trucking companies steal millions in California cargo scheme
California law enforcement arrested twelve people after uncovering a multi-million dollar cargo theft ring that used fake trucking companies to steal loads across the state.
Cross-border truckers see holiday freight jump after slow year
Cross-border truckers are seeing a 15% jump in holiday freight this October after a tough year marked by new government rules and slow shipments.
Semi rolls into pond at Love’s after brake forgotten
A parked semi rolled into a pond at the Love’s Travel Stop near I-94 in Michigan after the parking brake was not set, with no injuries reported.
Septic truck gets stuck after historic bridge collapse under weight
A historic bridge in rural Baltimore County collapsed under the weight of a septic truck, leaving the vehicle stuck and causing local traffic detours.
Trucker blocks wrong-way semi at Indiana toll booth
A quick-thinking trucker blocked a wrong-way semi at an Indiana toll booth on I-90, preventing a possible head-on crash in the early morning hours.
Washington truckers required to carry chains November through April
Washington truckers must carry metal tire chains from November through April on major routes, with failure to comply risking delays or denied access at mountain passes.
Wrong-way driver causes deadly multi-vehicle crash on New Jersey Turnpike
A wrong-way pickup truck crash on the New Jersey Turnpike led to the deaths of four young men when their Mazda was struck and pushed into the path of a semi truck, while the truck driver was not hurt.
Truckers face morning I-70 closures due to dangerous sun glare
Truckers traveling eastbound on I-70 near Idaho Springs, Colorado, have faced morning closures since November due to blinding sun glare, with traffic detoured at Floyd Hill until 8:30 a.m. on clear days.
Truckers join forces to block shoulder runner during backup
Truckers worked together to block a semi from using the shoulder to skip a traffic jam caused by an earlier rollover crash.
Senators push English-only CDL testing under new bill
A new Senate bill would require all CDL tests to be given only in English, with tighter rules for states and first-time commercial drivers.
White River bridge reopens early after semi truck crash
The White River bridge between Enumclaw and Buckley reopened weeks ahead of schedule after nearly two months of closure due to a semi truck crash, ending long detours for local drivers.
Five ELDs removed from FMCSA list, deadline set for truckers
FMCSA removed five ELDs from its approved list, giving truckers until December 16, 2025, to switch devices or risk being put out-of-service.


























