States show appreciation for truckers during NTDAW 2024
States across the U.S. honored truckers during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week 2024 with free meals, recognition events, and care packages.
Driver fatigue suspected in I-70 semi truck collision
A suspected fatigue-related crash involving two semi trucks on I-70 in Colorado resulted in injuries and temporary lane closures.
Semi-truck driver arrested for intoxication manslaughter in fatal crash
A semi-truck driver was arrested for intoxication manslaughter after a fatal crash in a Fort Worth construction zone, causing one death and serious injury.
New Truck Stops Along I-10 to Boost Texas Economy
New truck stops along I-10 in Texas are expected to boost the local economy by providing essential services to truckers and benefiting nearby businesses.
Steel Pipe Hauler Miraculously Survives Tanker Crash in Texas
A trucker hauling steel pipes miraculously survived a severe crash with a tanker in Lufkin, Texas, escaping with minor injuries despite a heavily damaged cab.
Semi truck crashes into low bridge, no injuries reported
A semi truck struck a low railroad bridge in Grants, NM, causing significant damage and road closures on Fifth Street.
Sheriff's praise trucker for workout dedication in parking lot
The Wabaunsee County Sheriff's Office in Kansas acknowledged trucker Kenneth Moore, a Gulf War veteran, for his dedication to fitness while on the road, sharing their admiration on social media.
South Dakota Patrol Celebrates New Truck Inspection Facility
The South Dakota Highway Patrol marked the opening of a new truck inspection facility at Tilford Port of Entry with free food and a partially indoor inspection bay for year-round use.
Cocaine Worth Over $1.2 Million Seized From Semi Truck
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized over $1.2 million worth of cocaine hidden in a semi truck at the Otay Mesa Commercial Facility in California.
Rockslide delays semi crash cleanup on I-70
A rockslide on Highway 40 has delayed the cleanup of a recent semi truck wreck on I-70 near Glenwood Springs, Colorado.
School bus swerves to avoid head-on collision with semi
A school bus narrowly avoided a head-on collision with a tractor trailer in Botetourt County, Virginia, causing minor injuries and road closures.
FedEx Truck Driver Falls Asleep, Causes Utah Crash
A FedEx semi-truck hauling double trailers crashed on I-15 in Utah after the driver fell asleep, leading to both trailers overturning.
Semi truck crashes in Taylor, causing major traffic delays
A semi truck crash in Taylor, Michigan caused major traffic delays after the truck hit a barrier and spilled metal pipes across the roadway.
Police target unsafe driving on I-81 in crackdown
Police in Virginia, Tennessee, and West Virginia are conducting a 48-hour road safety operation on I-81 to reduce crashes and achieve zero traffic fatalities.
Overturned livestock hauler on overpass kills dozens of cows
A livestock hauler overturned on an Interstate 30 overpass in Arlington, Texas, killing dozens of cows and causing significant nighttime road closures.
Fiery crash involving lithium batteries closes US 95 near Vegas
A fiery crash between two semi-trucks, one carrying lithium-ion batteries and the other wood, closed US 95 near Indian Springs, Nevada, causing traffic disruptions.
Semi truck crashes off I-70 upper deck, driver hospitalized
A semi truck fell off the upper deck of I-70 in Glenwood Canyon, leading to the driver's hospitalization and significant traffic delays.
Truckers targeted by cargo theft ring on NJ Turnpike
Four Philadelphia men are accused of running a cargo theft ring on the New Jersey Turnpike, targeting trucks and stealing millions in goods over several years.
Truck driver reinstated after raising safety concerns
A truck driver fired for raising safety concerns about driver fatigue is reinstated and compensated following an OSHA investigation.
Suspect at large after $31,000 semi truck vandalism in Tennessee
A suspect is being sought after causing $31,000 in damages by slashing the tires of seven semi trucks at a Tennessee travel plaza.