Stolen box truck chase ends in rescue by deputies
A stolen box truck was chased by Pierce County deputies before both suspects were rescued from the cab after a crash in Bonney Lake, Washington.
Averitt to end Mercedes-Benz contract, 200 jobs affected
Averitt will end its nearly 30-year contract with the Mercedes-Benz plant in Alabama after both sides couldn't agree on new terms, affecting about 200 jobs in the Tuscaloosa area.
Alabama truck driver indicted for fatal DUI crash on I-65
An Alabama truck driver was indicted after authorities say he drove 27 miles on I-65 while impaired, causing eight crashes that left one person dead and led to multiple charges.
Inspection blitz sidelines dozens of trucks in one-day crackdown
A one-day truck inspection blitz in Ayr, Ontario sidelined 41 trucks and saw dozens of charges, while most vehicles passed checks without issues.
Military family’s belongings lost after moving truck wreck in Arizona
A military family lost nearly all their belongings, including family heirlooms, after a moving truck flipped near Prescott, Arizona and their load was left scattered and stolen before they were informed.
Weekend I-94 closure planned for bridge work after semi strike
Westbound I-94 in Macomb County will be closed between I-696 and Eight Mile Road this weekend so crews can demolish a bridge beam damaged by a semi hauling equipment.
Trucker killed after being pinned by backing semi at dock
A truck driver was killed at a San Antonio bottling plant after being pinned by a backing semi while picking up spilled cargo near the loading dock.
Fiery 26-vehicle pileup shuts down I-80 tunnel for months
A fiery 26-vehicle crash inside the Green River Tunnel on I-80 left three dead, shut down the westbound tunnel for months, and will lead to lower speed limits and ongoing repairs when it reopens in November.
Truckers roll out in parade to help fight cancer
Nearly 200 truckers rolled through Charlotte County, Virginia, in a 25th annual parade that raised money for cancer research and honored loved ones battling the disease.
State trooper sentenced for selling fake CDL test results
A former Massachusetts State Police sergeant was sentenced to six years in prison for taking bribes and giving out fake CDL test results to dozens of applicants.
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.