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Officer Struck by Semi Truck Near George Washington Bridge

A Port Authority police officer was injured after being struck by a semi truck with flat rear tires near the George Washington Bridge.
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Train collision with semi-truck carrying military vehicle caught on video

A train collided with a semi-truck carrying a military tank in Goose Creek, South Carolina, causing dramatic scenes and fortunately no injuries.
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FMCSA denies small trucking company's request for ELD exemption

The FMCSA denied a small trucking company's request for an ELD exemption, citing a lack of equivalent safety measures despite the company's financial concerns.
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Ford Explorer crashes into MCO during traffic stop, one dead

A traffic stop on I-75 in Michigan turned deadly when a Ford Explorer crashed into an MCO’s cruiser, resulting in one fatality.
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Sudden Stop Causes Chicken Parts Spill on Route 61

A truck carrying chicken parts spilled its load on Route 61 in Shamokin, Pennsylvania, after a sudden brake check, leading to a messy cleanup operation.
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Fire from Tesla Semi crash blocks I-80 for 15 hours

A fire involving a Tesla Semi crash closed I-80 in California for 15 hours, highlighting concerns over electric truck safety.
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Trucker foils attempted hijacking caught on dash cam

A trucker thwarted an attempted hijacking on a Mexican road, forcing the attacker into the guardrail.
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Deals and Freebies Highlight Truck Driver Appreciation Week

Truck Driver Appreciation Week 2024 brings month-long deals and freebies from major companies like Love’s, Pilot Flying J, and RaceTrac, recognizing the essential role of truckers.
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Truck driver found guilty of endangerment in Lancaster incident

A truck driver was found guilty of aggravated assault and reckless endangerment for attempting to run over a fire police officer while directing traffic in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
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Indiana police traffic blitz impacts 78 semi trucks

Indiana State Police crack down on I-80/94 and I-65, impacting 78 trucks with citations, warnings, and some out-of-service orders.
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Truckers unite for charity at Mayberry Truck Show

Truckers are gathering in Mount Airy, North Carolina for the Mayberry Truck Show to support the Brenner Children’s Patient Assistance Fund with custom semi-trucks, a parade, and live music.
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Ohio superload scheduled, truckers should plan routes accordingly

Ohio truckers should prepare for a 129,000-pound superload journeying from Adams County to Licking County with rolling roadblocks from September 13-15.
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Senator critiques FMCSA's ability to manage trucking safety

Senator John Hickenlooper questions the FMCSA's effectiveness in overseeing the trucking industry, citing resource constraints and recent safety incidents.
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Truck avoids collision in unusual highway incident

A dash cam video captured a truck avoiding a collision in a precarious maneuver involving a pickup and a trailer on a busy highway.
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Clay county official indicted for stealing diesel fuel

Clay County Highway Superintendent Jason Browning has been indicted for allegedly stealing 16,200 gallons of diesel fuel worth $56,971.60 for his personal trucking business.
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Left turn leads to fatal crash in Dade City

A left-turn collision with a semi truck on SR-52 in Dade City resulted in the death of a woman and injuries to her three daughters.
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New Colorado chain law and lane restrictions for truckers

Newly implemented Colorado laws mandate truckers to carry snow chains on key highways and adhere to strict lane restrictions.
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EEOC sues FedEx for disability discrimination against drivers

The EEOC has filed a lawsuit against FedEx, alleging the company discriminated against drivers with disabilities by not providing reasonable accommodations.
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Pickup driver causes semi to dangle off Louisville bridge

A pickup truck crash in Louisville left a semi dangling off the Clark Memorial Bridge, with felony charges against the pickup driver dismissed.
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FTC and Florida take down deceptive truck investment scheme

The FTC and Florida have shut down RivX for allegedly running a deceptive trucking investment scheme that left many investors without trucks or income.
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