Illinois sheriff recovers $1.5 million worth of laptops along with stolen semi truck and trailer
The Cook County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) is investigating a major cargo theft incident involving laptop computers. On May 14, 2026, CCSO's Organized Retail Crime...
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Georgia extends tax relief on diesel and gas as pain at the pump continues
Drivers fueling up in Georgia will receive additional relief from the state's fuel tax ahead of the Memorial Day holiday. On May 15, 2026,...
Video shows firefighters helping semi truck driver with bad bee situation at Illinois Flying J
Illinois firefighters came to the rescue of a truck driver who was blocked from entering his semi by a swarm of bees. On May...
Border Patrol finds 19 people crammed in belly dump trailer in Texas
US Border Patrol (USBP) stopped a major human smuggling attempt in Laredo, Texas. On May 15, USBP detailed a recent stop made by officers...
Michigan trucking company to pay $5.5 million to settle suit over failure to hire female truck drivers
A Michigan based trucking company will pay millions to settle a federal lawsuit alleging that it "failed to hire female truck drivers for at...
Colorado troopers cited 2,400 commercial vehicle drivers for failing to carry chains this season
The Colorado State Patrol (CSP) said that more than 2,400 commercial vehicle drivers were ticketed for failing to carry chains this season. On May 14,...
CHP knocked trucker out-of-service for double digit violation of California’s 55 MPH truck speed limit
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) issued a reminder to the trucking community about the state's speed limit for commercial vehicles after a trooper encountered...
Love’s opens new Illinois truck stop with 91 truck parking spots, reopens Florida store
Love’s Travel Stops opened a new store in Joliet, Illinois, and also reopened a Florida location that was closed for a remodel. On May 15, Love's...
Bill targets scammers who trick truckers into paying for free FMCSA and USDOT services
Lawmakers introduced a bill that would put the brakes on companies that try to intimidate truckers into paying for federal services that are offered...
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Department of Labor cracks down on English proficiency standards for employers hiring foreign commercial vehicle drivers
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is tightening English language hiring requirements for employers of foreign commercial vehicle drivers. Federal authorities issued new guidance...
FMCSA grants non-domiciled CDL exemption for Freely Associated States citizens
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) granted an exemption request allowing the issuance of non-domiciled commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) to certain citizens of...
48-year Hy-Vee employee featured on side of semi truck after half a century at the same store
An employee of 48 years is now featured on the side of Hy-Vee semi trucks after spending his entire career at one Iowa store. Bill...
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Felony charges have been filed against a man accused of orchestrating a diesel fuel theft operation spanning multiple Midwestern states. On May 12, 2026, the Clay County Prosecutor's Office in Missouri announced that Adrian Pena-Acevedo is...
Driverless, cab-less electric trucks to transport cargo between Ohio warehouses this summer
An Ohio-based logistics company will partner with autonomous truck technology company Einride to deploy autonomous, cab-less electric trucks to deliver cargo between warehouse locations starting this summer. On May 18, 2026, EASE Logistics announced it will deploy...
Missouri trooper indicted on 13 counts in ‘corruption scheme’ involving Kansas City towing companies
A Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) trooper is facing more than a dozen charges related to an alleged "towing corruption scheme" in the Kansas City area. On May 18, 2026, the Jackson County Prosecutor's Office (JCPO)...