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Truckers keep lookout for missing elderly man near truck stop

Truckers in Missouri are on high alert as authorities search for a missing 72-year-old man with dementia last seen near a Higginsville Junction truck stop.
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Washington State's "Monster Weekend" road closures impact key routes

Major road closures for Washington State's "Monster Weekend" from September 27-30 will impact key routes like SR 520, I-405, SR 167, and I-5, causing significant travel disruptions in the Seattle area.
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Truck driver cleared of charges in fatal I-70 crash

A truck driver won't face charges after a fatal I-70 crash in Wheat Ridge, Colorado that left three people dead due to uncontrollable factors.
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Truck driver wins $1 million lottery, changes family's future

Truck driver and father of three, Pedro Chacon, wins $1 million from a scratch-off lottery ticket, securing a brighter future for his children's education.
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Truck driver found dead in suspicious circumstances on I-80

A truck driver was discovered dead under suspicious circumstances inside his cab on I-80 in Tooele County, Utah, prompting an investigation by the Utah Highway Patrol.
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Arrest made in Toronto-area cargo theft ring

Canadian police arrested a man for a series of high-value cargo thefts targeting semi trucks in the Toronto area, with goods worth $2.2 million stolen.
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Texas fire officials arrested for stealing from semi trucks

Three Texas fire officials were arrested for allegedly stealing fuel and food from crashed semi trucks and operating without proper licenses.
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Trucking community mourns loss of Dave MacMillan

The trucking community deeply feels the loss of beloved YouTube personality Dave MacMillan, known for his advocacy and decades of industry experience.
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Train collision spills pizzas, community steps in to help

A train collided with a semi truck in Midland County, spilling frozen pizzas that were quickly collected by local organizations for community distribution.
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Road rage incident with pickup truck brake-checking race car hauler

A dramatic road rage incident in Colorado saw a pickup truck brake-check a race car hauler, leading to a collision with no reported injuries.
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Inspection blitz reveals frequent brake and hours-of-service violations

The 2024 Roadcheck blitz across North America uncovered widespread brake issues and hours-of-service violations among commercial vehicles.
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Lithium battery fire causes lockdown near Montreal port

A lithium battery fire at the Port of Montreal caused significant smoke, leading to a temporary lockdown for nearby residents.
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Maryland to add more truck parking on I-70

Maryland's Department of Transportation is expanding truck parking on I-70 with a $8.1 million project to add 35 new spaces by the end of 2025.
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New Chicago truck parking lot to ease shortages

Truckers will soon find relief from parking shortages in the Chicago area with the opening of over 1,000 new paid truck parking spaces in West Dundee, Illinois.
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Flatbed truck hit by pickup running red light

A pickup truck ran a red light and was hit by a flatbed truck, with no injuries reported despite the severe collision.
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Semi loses load on I-435, causing minor delays

A semi-truck lost its container on I-435 near Raytown Road in Kansas City, causing minor delays but no injuries.
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Semi truck damages trailer in Bankhead Tunnel incident

A semi truck hit the top of the Bankhead Tunnel in Mobile, Alabama, damaging its trailer and causing brief traffic delays.
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Semi carrying UT football gear crashes on I-30/I-40

A semi truck crashed at the I-30/I-40 interchange in Little Rock while carrying University of Tennessee football gear, leading to hours of blocked traffic.
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Deputy killed in crash after drifting into semi-truck's path

A tragic collision on U.S. Highway 301 in Thonotosassa, Florida, resulted in the death of Deputy Darell Brown after his vehicle drifted into the path of a semi-truck.
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Colorado ports of entry to stop accepting cash in 2025

Colorado's Ports of Entry will stop accepting cash payments starting January 1, 2025, requiring truckers to use credit cards or checks for transactions.
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