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.
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.