Speeding car crashes into stopped semi at busy intersection
Traffic cameras captured a speeding car losing control and hitting a stopped semi at a busy intersection, with no injuries reported.
Semi hits parked train at unmarked Nebraska railroad crossing
A semi truck hit a parked train at an unmarked crossing west of Grand Island, Nebraska, wrecking the cab and causing train cars to derail.
Truck inspections sideline dozens of rigs and drivers for violations
Kansas Highway Patrol inspections in southwest Kansas put dozens of trucks and drivers out of service for violations during a weekend safety blitz.
Chain law inspections on I-70 see most truckers ready
Colorado State Patrol inspected trucks for chain law compliance on I-70 near Dotsero, with nearly 90% of truckers passing and most drivers prepared for the winter rules.
Houston’s I-10 lane reductions, bridge project to squeeze truckers
Westbound I-10 in Houston will be reduced to two lanes through at least mid-2026 as crews work on a major bridge and flooding project that affects truck clearance and key freeway connectors.
South Carolina truckers say taxes and rules are unfair
South Carolina truckers said they are facing heavy taxes and sudden rule changes, making it harder to keep goods moving on roads and bridges they help pay for.
Military vehicle triggers chain-reaction crash with semi on I-94
A military vehicle lost control while merging onto I-94 near Kalamazoo, Michigan, causing a chain-reaction crash with a semi truck and several passenger cars that left three people injured and shut down the highway for hours.
Over 1,000 fake licenses uncovered in major DMV scam
A Connecticut man has been sentenced for running a scam that helped more than 1,000 people, mostly illegal immigrants, get New York and Massachusetts driver’s licenses using fake documents.
Officer dies after SUV collides with tomato-hauling semi in Chowchilla
A police officer died after an SUV collided with a tomato-hauling semi at a Chowchilla intersection, with the truck driver unharmed and authorities investigating the cause.
Bill aims to end recognition of Mexican and Canadian CDLs
A new bill in Congress would stop the U.S. from recognizing Mexican and Canadian CDLs and place tighter rules on non-citizen truck drivers.
Car driver charged after street racing crash with semi truck
A car driver in Arizona was charged after street racing led to a crash with a semi truck that left the car wedged between the big rig and a barrier wall.
Steel coil slams into cab after truck equipment issues found
A steel coil crashed into a truck cab near Toronto after equipment problems were found, but no injuries were reported.
Trucker stopped for towing rig with pipe and chain
A truck driver in San Francisco was ticketed after being stopped for towing a semi with a pipe and chain, with both rigs removed from the road due to unsafe conditions.
Oregon stops issuing non-domiciled CDLs after new FMCSA rule
Oregon DMV stopped issuing non-domiciled CDLs and CLPs after a new FMCSA rule took effect, putting renewals and new permits on hold for around 1,400 affected drivers.
Detroit blocks truck traffic on key southwest neighborhood streets
Detroit began restricting truck traffic on several southwest neighborhood streets, with exceptions for local deliveries and certain approved routes, after residents raised concerns about safety and quality of life.
Derek Barrs, longtime truck enforcement officer, named FMCSA chief
Derek Barrs, a longtime commercial vehicle enforcement officer and former Florida Highway Patrol chief, was named head of the FMCSA with backing from key trucking groups.
Joint inspection puts handful of trucks out-of-service on US 287
A joint inspection on US 287 at the Wyoming/Colorado line put 16 drivers and 24 trucks out of service, but most truckers passed without issue.
Alberta cracks down on unsafe trucking schools and carriers
The Alberta government shut down five trucking schools, fined companies, and banned 13 carriers in an effort to address unsafe practices and better protect drivers and the public.
FMCSA says business as usual for truckers during shutdown
The FMCSA says there will be no changes for truckers despite the government shutdown, as the agency is funded separately from the rest of the DOT.
Vail Pass rest area reopens with more truck parking spots
The Vail Pass Rest Area on I-70 in Colorado reopened after more than a year, now offering more truck parking and a safer layout for drivers.


























