CHP stops semi for speeding, driver faces BAC over limit
A truck driver was stopped by CHP near Sacramento for speeding and tested over three times the legal blood alcohol limit for commercial drivers.
Truck driver arrested after rig damages West Virginia cemetery
A truck driver was arrested after his rig caused over $10,000 in damage to headstones and property at a West Virginia cemetery while attempting to turn around.
California opens new truck inspection site on busy highway
A new truck inspection site has opened for both directions along SR-46 in San Luis Obispo County, giving truckers another spot for checks during their routes through California.
Semi truck stuck on park road leads to overnight closure
A semi truck got stuck on a narrow dirt road in Great Basin National Park, causing an overnight closure while crews worked to recover it.
Man charged years later in fatal robbery of trucker making delivery
A man from East St. Louis has been charged years later with the 2011 shooting death of Missouri truck driver Truman Lee Smith during a delivery.
Oklahoma bill targets non-citizen truck drivers and employers
Oklahoma lawmakers passed a bill making it a crime for non-citizen truck drivers to work without proper documents, with steep fines also aimed at trucking companies.
Michigan bill would ban trucks from left lane on highways
A new Michigan bill would keep semis and other heavy trucks out of the left lane on highways with three or more lanes, with some exceptions for turns, hazards, and construction zones.
Truck driver's wife attacked after murder suspect tries to hijack rig
A murder suspect attacked a truck driver's wife and tried to hijack their rig on I-65 in Alabama, leaving her injured and their truck riddled with bullet holes before being captured by police.
Truck driver killed after brake failure at Death Valley station
A semi truck driver lost his life after a suspected brake failure caused a crash into the historic Emigrant Ranger Station along CA-190 in Death Valley, leading to road closures and hazardous material cleanup.
Routine I-40 stop leads troopers to major drug bust
Arkansas State Police stopped a commercial truck on I-40 and found 36 pounds of fentanyl and 86 pounds of cocaine hidden in the cab, leading to the driver’s arrest.
Trucker’s horn blast cheers up a bus full of kids
A school bus full of kids cheered after a truck driver gave a big air horn blast in response to their requests.
Diesel mechanic arrested after deadly shooting at Texas truck yard
A diesel mechanic was arrested for murder after a deadly shooting during a night of drinking at a Texas truck yard near Pecos.
Armenian crime ring accused of stealing Amazon shipments
Thirteen Armenian crime ring members are arrested for stealing $83 million of Amazon shipments by posing as truck carriers, exposing criminal threats to logistics.
Tragic I-75 crash in Georgia claims truck driver's life
A tragic crash on I-75 in Georgia resulted in the loss of three lives, including a young truck driver, prompting calls for enhanced trucking safety measures.
Operation United Front targets unsafe practices on major highways
State troopers from Kentucky, Missouri, and Illinois wrapped up a coordinated two-week operation targeting unsafe driving practices on major highways including I-24 and I-57, leading to over 272 commercial vehicle inspections and multiple citations.
Truckers face service gaps as Ohio rest areas close
The Ohio Department of Transportation plans to close rest areas on I-75 in Butler County for upgrades, causing service gaps for truckers until construction completes in 2026.
Dump truck crashes into house after driver seizure incident
A dump truck crashed into a New Jersey home after the driver suffered a seizure, causing significant damage but miraculously sparing the lives of those involved.
DOT tightens English requirements for truckers' road safety
The U.S. Department of Transportation enforces stricter English language rules for commercial drivers to enhance road safety, emphasizing communication's role in preventing accidents.
Truck driver hits jackpot, plans to buy family home
Jonathan Hodge, a truck driver from Alabama, won a $120,000 lottery jackpot in North Carolina, planning to use his winnings to buy a family home.
Fatigue and lack of truck parking lead to tragic crash
A Greyhound bus crash with three parked semis on I-70 in Illinois highlighted urgent problems with driver fatigue and the lack of safe truck parking.