DOT pulls $40 million from California over English rule enforcement
The Department of Transportation pulled over $40 million in federal funds from California after the state failed to fully enforce English language rules for truck drivers, highlighting ongoing disputes over trucking regulations.
Troopers target big rigs with summer inspection blitz
Idaho State Police inspected over 2,100 commercial trucks across the state this summer, resulting in hundreds of drivers and vehicles being placed out of service during a targeted safety blitz.
Florida dump truck drivers accused of limestone load theft
Two Florida dump truck drivers are accused of taking several loads of crushed limestone worth over $10,000 that were meant for the Marathon International Airport job.
Semi truck stuck on Georgia tracks hit by train, no injuries
A semi truck got stuck on railroad tracks in Grovetown, Georgia and was hit by a train, but no one was hurt.
Aurora wins approval for warning beacons on self-driving trucks
Aurora received federal approval to use cab-mounted warning beacons on its self-driving trucks in place of traditional roadside triangles or flares.
Truck put out of service after missed weigh station stop
A truck was put out of service in Tennessee after missing a weigh station stop, with a roadside inspection revealing worn tires, missing mud flaps, unsecured cargo, and brake issues.
DOT wants truckers’ advice on fighting rising cargo theft
The Department of Transportation asked truckers and the public for ideas on stopping growing cargo theft, which has been costing the industry billions each year.
Routine I-40 inspection uncovers 3,000 pounds of hidden marijuana
A routine inspection on I-40 in Arkansas led to the discovery of about 3,000 pounds of hidden marijuana inside a commercial truck hauling pool tables.
Chain-reaction crash on I-85 claims eight family members
Eight members of the same family lost their lives in a fiery chain-reaction crash involving a tanker semi truck and several vehicles on I-85 in Georgia.
Small plane crashes into parked semis near Fort Worth, Texas
A small plane crashed into several parked semis outside Fort Worth, Texas, sparking a major fire and damaging at least 10 trucks, with no injuries reported among truck drivers.
New federal rule blocks CDL renewals for some drivers
A new federal rule stopped California truckers without citizenship or a green card from renewing their CDL, causing job losses and concern for driver shortages.
Firefighters train for emergencies involving semis, buses, and cars
Firefighters from several Iowa towns took part in hands-on training for serious crashes involving semis, buses, and cars, using heavy equipment to prepare for real-life emergencies on the road.
Heavy snow and stuck semis close Blewett Pass early Monday
Heavy snow forced the early closure of Blewett Pass in Washington after several semis got stuck and blocked US 97, with no injuries reported.
Border computer failure leaves truckers stranded for hours in New York
A computer failure at the Canadian border near New York left hundreds of truckers stranded for hours, causing major delivery delays and parking shortages.
Ohio troopers release video after late-night semi truck pursuit
Ohio troopers released dash cam footage showing a late-night 11-mile pursuit of a semi on I-76 that ended at a fuel stop with the driver’s arrest in Mahoning County.
Six-state trooper crackdown targets speeding and seat belt violations
State police in Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia launched a weekend crackdown targeting speeding, impaired driving, and seat belt violations as part of the 6-State Trooper Project.
Reckless BMW driver causes Amazon semi to jackknife on I-75
A reckless BMW driver crashed into an Amazon semi on I-75 in Florida, causing the truck to jackknife across the road but leaving everyone involved unharmed.
Semi hauling applesauce tips and spills 46,000 pounds on I-57
A semi hauling applesauce flipped on I-57 in Illinois, spilling 46,000 pounds of product and shutting down the highway for several early morning hours.
Dump truck rollover claims driver’s life on state route 49
A dump truck rollover on State Route 49 in Oneida County, New York, claimed the life of the truck driver and spilled stone across the highway, shutting down the road for several hours.
Texas court orders county to return trucker’s seized cash
A Texas appeals court ordered Harris County to return over $41,000 seized from a trucker after finding there was not enough evidence the cash was connected to a crime.