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Florida bill would impound trucks for undocumented drivers

A Florida bill would require police to arrest undocumented migrants driving commercial trucks and impound the vehicle, with owners facing a $50,000 fine.
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Box truck shot at by semi driver in I-95 road rage

A semi driver fired shots at a box truck during a road rage incident on I-95 near Yulee, Florida, leading to a police search and arrest with no injuries reported.
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Truck driver wins $32 million after slip at ExxonMobil site

A truck driver was awarded $32 million after slipping on oil at an Illinois ExxonMobil site, with a jury finding the company fully at fault for her injuries.
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Whistleblower claims emerge after deadly I-20 mail truck crash

Whistleblower claims have surfaced after a deadly I-20 mail truck crash near Terrell, Texas, with a lawsuit alleging Hope Trans forced solo drivers on long postal runs and encouraged rule-breaking to boost profits.
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California told to stop issuing CDLs to ineligible foreign drivers

California was ordered to halt issuing CDLs to ineligible foreign drivers after a federal audit found widespread problems, raising concerns about highway safety and state compliance.
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Missing seats lead trooper to discovery in reefer trailer

A tractor-trailer crash on I-15 in Utah led troopers to find two girls riding in a refrigerated trailer because there were not enough seats in the cab.
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Chain-reaction crash with charter bus on I-70 claims six lives

A chain-reaction crash involving a semi, a charter bus with students, and other vehicles on I-70 near Etna, Ohio, killed six people and injured more than 40 others, with investigators pointing to traffic management issues and driver inattention.
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Trucker’s Paradise employees still waiting months for missing paychecks

Employees at Trucker’s Paradise truck stop in Gainesville, Texas said they waited months for overdue paychecks, with some still owed thousands as financial struggles mount.
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Overturned semi shuts down I-35 during morning rush

An overturned semi shut down I-35 in San Marcos, Texas, during the morning rush after the truck hit the center median, but no injuries were reported.
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Dashcam shows trucker asleep as rig narrowly misses disaster

Dashcam footage from Zimbabwe captured a trucker asleep at the wheel for nearly two minutes as his rig drifted across lanes, narrowly missing other vehicles before overturning off the highway.
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Florida deputies bust group using device to steal diesel

Deputies in Charlotte County, Florida arrested three men for using a special device to steal hundreds of gallons of diesel fuel from a Punta Gorda gas station.
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Oversize load strikes three bridges, closes I-81 overpasses

An oversize load struck three overpasses on I-81 in Virginia, closing the Route 704 and 867 overpasses for safety checks but causing no injuries.
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Trucker hospitalized after semi falls from I-270 overpass

A semi hauling doubles crashed off the I-270 overpass in Commerce City, sending the trucker to the hospital and leaving his dog missing.
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Wrong-way car crash with semi truck shuts down Route 1

An 81-year-old woman driving the wrong way on Route 1 in Morrisville collided with a semi truck, shutting down the highway in both directions for several hours.
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Eight semi trucks crash on I-80 in early morning pileup

Eight semi trucks crashed in a pileup on I-80 in Trumbull County, Ohio early Tuesday morning, causing major delays and closing the highway for several hours.
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Truck driver faces charges after deadly I-35 pileup in Austin

A truck driver was indicted on 22 charges after a deadly crash on I-35 in Austin, where five people lost their lives and 17 were injured, with no drugs or alcohol found in the driver’s system.
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Illinois trucking company sued over pregnant driver’s work restrictions

Federal officials sued an Illinois trucking company for making a pregnant driver take leave instead of providing lighter duty options as required by the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.
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FMCSA removes ROBINHOOD ELD, truckers given deadline to switch

The FMCSA has removed ROBINHOOD ELD from its approved list, giving truckers 60 days to switch devices or use paper logs to stay compliant.
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Truck driver faces charges after Florida crash kills three

A truck driver is facing vehicular homicide and manslaughter charges after a Florida wreck killed three people, with families still waiting for answers.
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Nearly 14,000 Kenworth trucks recalled for dash screen issue

Nearly 14,000 Kenworth T680, T880, and W990 trucks from model years 2024-2026 have been recalled over a dash screen defect that can cause the display to go blank, leaving drivers without vital information.
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