USDOT to require that all CDL testing be conducted in English-only
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced plans to move forward with new rulemaking to require that commercial driver's license (CDL) tests are only conducted...
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Police recover $5 million in property as part of cargo theft investigation involving stolen container chassis
This week, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) and other agencies arrested five people after executing three search warrants as part of a cargo...
Driver with non-domiciled CDL in ICE custody after running red light and causing fatal crash at intersection
A truck driver is in ICE custody after running a red light at an intersection in Indiana and causing a fatal crash. The accident happened...
Ohio troopers honor trucker’s son for bringing semi truck to a safe stop during medical emergency
This week, the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) issued an award to the son of a truck driver for his quick-thinking during his father's...
CVSA shares cheat sheet to help truckers prep for Roadcheck’s focus on ELD tampering and cargo securement
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) shared a "cheat sheet" flier to help truck drivers and motor carriers prepare for this year's inspection and...
Sentencing of truck driver in mass death 53 of migrants in hot trailer delayed 2-3 months due to technical and weather related difficulties
Sentencing for the truck driver involved in the mass death of 53 migrants in a hot trailer has been delayed for several months over...
Sheriff’s Department offers no insight into fatal crash investigation as trucker seeks to recover impounded semi truck
A truck driver says he has been denied information regarding a fatal crash that ended with his truck being impounded but no criminal charges. Truck...
Lawsuit says Forward Air violated California law by only paying truck drivers for miles driven
A lawsuit filed this week accuses a trucking company of violating California labor law by paying truck drivers only for miles driven and not...
Utah DOT blames truckers who skipped chain-up stations for I-80 traffic problems this week
The Utah Department of Transportation is blaming truck drivers who skipped chain-up stations for traffic issues during Wednesday’s winter storm. UDOT says that multiple semi...
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Washington troopers targeting aggressive motorists & semi trucks in poor condition using aviation and motorcycles during blitz
The Washington State Patrol is targeting aggressive motorists and semi trucks in poor condition by using their aviation unit and motorcycles this week. The targeted...
Fifty-six citations issued for skipping weigh station during commercial vehicle enforcement detail in Texas
Multiple law enforcement agencies partnered for a commercial vehicle inspection and enforcement detail at a weigh station in the El Paso, Texas, area. On...
Man charged with theft after commercial shipment worth $65,000 goes missing, New Jersey police say
The Lakewood Police Department (LPD) said that a cargo theft investigation into $65,000 worth of missing merchandise resulted in multiple charges filed. LPD began...
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This week, the Amador County Sheriff's Office (ACSO) assisted with the rescue of two people from a semi truck stuck on a snowy roadway. At 3:30 p.m. on February 18, ACSO received a call from the El...
New Hampshire motor carrier troopers sideline pickup hauling trailer for weight and safety violations
New Hampshire State Police (NHSP) recently placed a pickup truck hauling a trailer out-of-service after a commercial vehicle inspection uncovered multiple safety violations. On February 19, NHSP reported that officers with the Troop G barracks (Motor Carrier...
VIDEO: Pickup clips CMV in failed pass attempt that sends it spinning
A pickup truck was filmed during a very poor pass attempt on a dark highway that resulted in a minor crash with a semi and a major spin out. The video was filmed at 6:30 a.m. on...