18-wheeler pulls down low power lines, leaves families in the dark
An 18-wheeler pulled down low power lines in a Houston neighborhood, knocking out electricity for seven homes and sparking a dispute over who would pay for repairs.
Trucking company owner accused of $421,000 fake check deposit
A Pennsylvania trucking company owner has been charged with federal bank fraud after allegedly depositing a fake $421,502 check into his business account.
Semi hauling ammunition tips over in Lowry Hill Tunnel
A semi hauling ammunition tipped over inside Minneapolis' Lowry Hill Tunnel, blocking traffic in both directions and leading to major delays.
Semi truck hauling bee hives crashes, sending millions loose
A semi truck hauling about 70,000 pounds of bee hives crashed near Lynden, Washington, releasing around 250 million bees and prompting a road closure for cleanup.
Lawmakers push for nationwide English requirement for CDL holders
A new bill called Connor’s Law would require all CDL truck drivers nationwide to have basic English skills to read road signs and understand warnings, with major industry groups backing the change.
Sedan hits semi truck on I-5, causes major lane closure
A sedan hit a semi truck on southbound I-5 near Northgate in Seattle, causing the truck to cross into oncoming lanes and shut down traffic until noon.
Skilled truckers haul million-pound turbine safely across Oklahoma
A crew of experienced truckers hauled a massive 1.1 million pound turbine safely across Oklahoma with help from a highway patrol escort.
Truckers turn flatbed into grill spot, share good company
Two truckers turned a flatbed trailer into a makeshift grill spot at a truck stop, enjoying good food and company while showing the strong sense of community on the road.
Trucker killed after being run over by own rig in Pennsylvania
A truck driver was killed at a Rochester, Pennsylvania paint facility after being run over by his own rig while preparing to disconnect the trailer.
Thieves make off with $150,000 in beef as truckers sleep
Thieves stole over $150,000 worth of beef from a parked semi in South Philadelphia while the truckers slept through the noise.
Louisiana considers trailer registration fee hike for truckers
Louisiana lawmakers are considering a bill to raise trailer registration fees for truckers, with debate focused on the impact to drivers and funding for rural road repairs.
Pickup hits semi in work zone and drives off
A gray Ford F-150 hit a semi truck in an I-90 construction zone near Fourth of July Pass and drove off, leaving visible damage but no injuries reported.
Trucker hauling Ferraris caught sharing hot dogs with his dog
A trucker hauling Ferraris was spotted at a truck stop sharing hot dogs with his German Shepherd before showing off the high-end cars in his trailer.
Troopers inspect trucks after fires spark worries on SR-87
Arizona troopers inspected trucks on SR-87 near Payson after a series of fires raised concerns about brake and equipment problems on the downgrade.
Log trailer blocks Old Stage Road after separating from rig
A log trailer blocked Old Stage Road in Riegelwood, North Carolina after separating from its truck, shutting down the road for several hours Monday night.
Crane on semi strikes I-27 bridge, damages close lanes
A semi hauling a crane hit the FM 928 bridge over I-27 near Tulia, Texas, damaging the bridge and closing southbound lanes for cleanup and repairs.
Subaru hits parked semi hauling medical waste on I-95 in Virginia
A Subaru Outback crashed into a parked semi hauling medical waste on the shoulder of I-95 in Virginia, resulting in one fatality and a charge for improper stopping against the truck driver.
Box truck crash triggered by BMW leads to two deaths on I-70
A BMW rear-ended a box truck on I-70 near New Market, causing a fiery crash with a semi that left two people dead and sent multiple others to the hospital.
Trucker starts new company to help fellow drivers find work
After losing his job when Jack Cooper closed, trucker McKinley Archie started Squirrelly LLC in Georgia to help fellow drivers get back to work, employing former coworkers and hauling vehicles for major automakers.
Thousands of trucks sidelined during annual inspection blitz
More than 9,000 trucks and 2,200 drivers were taken off the road during the 2024 annual inspection blitz, with brake and hours of service violations topping the list of issues found.