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New Jersey man guilty of altering truck pollution controls

A New Jersey man pleaded guilty to tampering with emissions controls on diesel trucks, profiting over $4.3 million while bypassing environmental regulations.
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Truck Parking Club now offers 1,000 truck spaces nationwide

Truck Parking Club has achieved a significant milestone by offering 1,000 truck parking locations nationwide, helping reduce the time drivers spend searching for spots.
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Overloaded truck stopped in Scranton, CDL suspended

An overloaded semi-truck with a suspended CDL and unregistered trailer was stopped by Scranton police, preventing potential accidents on November 17, 2024.
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Cargo theft risk spikes for truckers during Thanksgiving week

Truckers face heightened cargo theft risks during Thanksgiving week, with hotspots in California and Illinois, prompting enhanced security measures.
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Pennsylvania man jailed after fire police traffic dispute

A Pennsylvania man was sentenced to state prison after a traffic altercation where he used his truck to threaten a fire police lieutenant during a barn fire in Caernarvon Township.
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Runaway semi escapes parking brake, strikes Subway restaurant

A semi-truck in Hudsonville, Michigan rolled into a Subway restaurant after a parking brake failure, causing significant damage but no injuries.
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Truckers face long delays as snowstorm hits I-5

Truckers experienced significant delays on I-5 in Northern California due to a severe snowstorm that led to road closures for nearly 20 hours.
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Fire engulfs fuel tanker on I-91 in morning blaze

A fuel tanker fire on I-91 near Wethersfield, Connecticut, shut down the highway and caused major traffic delays, with the driver escaping unharmed.
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Tractor-trailer crash on I-285 delays traffic in Georgia

A tractor-trailer crash on I-285 in Georgia caused traffic delays after striking police cruisers during a response to a stalled vehicle.
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Cargo theft ring dismantled, police arrest seven in Texas

Police in Grapevine, Texas, dismantled an extensive cargo theft ring, arresting seven individuals involved in multiple warehouse thefts, saving businesses from further financial loss.
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Truck driver's close call in Miami fire incident

A Miami truck driver narrowly escaped injury after waking up to find his semi-truck cab engulfed in flames, with police investigating the incident as a possible arson.
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Truck tipper shows power at Virginia biomass plant

A truck tipper at a Virginia biomass facility efficiently unloads wood chips, showcasing innovative methods for handling large loads in renewable energy production.
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Trucking company owner sentenced after tragic motorcycle crash

The former owner of a trucking company received a two-month prison sentence for falsifying driving logs, following a motorcycle crash that killed seven people in New Hampshire.
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Truck gets stuck on challenging Tail of the Dragon road

A truck driver got stuck in a ditch on the notorious Tail of the Dragon road while detouring around an Interstate closure, highlighting the navigation challenges truckers face in the region.
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Maryland trucker faces charges for diesel fuel dumping

A Maryland truck driver was fined and sentenced to 60 days in jail for unlawfully dumping diesel fuel, highlighting ongoing environmental concerns in Anne Arundel County.
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Georgia trucker chased by police after emergency lane standoff

A truck driver in Georgia engaged in a high-speed chase with police after refusing to move his semi from an emergency lane, culminating in his arrest after officers deployed spike strips to halt the vehicle.
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FMCSA proposes new rules to improve freight broker transparency

The FMCSA is proposing new rules to enhance transparency in freight broker transactions, aiming to give motor carriers better access to transaction records.
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Logs spread across I-75 after semi truck overturns

Logs covered the I-75 near Sadieville after a semi truck overturned, causing lengthy traffic disruptions as crews worked to clear the scene.
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Tragic multi-semi crash on Highway 77 halts traffic

A multi-semi collision on Highway 77 in Refugio County, Texas, led to a tragic fatality and halted southbound traffic for several hours.
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RV explosion at Blue Mountain Plaza damages trucks

An early morning RV explosion at Blue Mountain Service Plaza damaged several trucks but left truck drivers unharmed, highlighting the unpredictable dangers on the road.
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