Two sentenced for staging crashes in New York City, including cut-off crash with semi truck
Two people were sentenced to prison for staging multiple crashes on New York City roadways and then seeking insurance payouts. On August 27, 2026, Queens...
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Police bust organized crime ring targeting semi trucks loaded at public grain bins
Police in central Texas have uncovered an organized crime ring targeting semi trucks loaded at public grain bins across the state. The investigation into the...
Truck driver loses control on winding mountain roadway in Arizona, crashes down ‘steep ravine’
Arizona troopers responded to a crash that left a semi truck in a precarious position off US-60 earlier this month. The crash occurred on...
Fire Department declares “mass casualty” after 8 vehicle pile up at forced merge in construction zone
An eight vehicle pile up on Interstate 291 on Monday morning was declared “mass casualty” by the responding fire department. The accident happened on the...
I-5 to close for five weeks in Portland area, Oregon DOT warns
The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is warning drivers to expect long delays during an upcoming extended interstate closure. Starting at 10 p.m. on...
USDOT shuts down 110 CDL schools for English proficiency violations
Federal transportation officials announced the closure of more than 100 truck driver training facilities for language violations as part of "a historic interagency effort...
76 of the 95 illegal truck drivers arrested in Arizona over four day operation had California CDLs, Border Patrol says
95 truck drivers were arrested in Arizona earlier this month for being in the country illegally, Border Patrol says. The multi-agency operation occurred in Yuma,...
New FMCSA rule increases UCR fees by 20% for 2027 and subsequent years
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) published a new rule that will increase Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) Plan and Agreement registration fees for...
Semi truck brake failure leaves cab hanging off I-71 ramp
Two people were rescued from a semi truck that was left hanging off of an overpass after experiencing brake failure on Sunday evening. The incident...
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Truck driver hauling produce arrested for drug trafficking at Florida ag inspection station
A truck driver faces felony charges after Florida agricultural inspection officers located suspected fentanyl in the cab of his semi truck. On August 28, 2026,...
USDOT to reverse fuel economy standards for heavy-duty commercial vehicle engine makers
Federal authorities announced new rulemaking to reverse certain restrictions on commercial truck fuel efficiency standards for engine manufacturers. On August 28, 2026, the U.S. Department...
Semi truck crashes through barrier at truck pull event after pulling away from sled in spectator video
A semi truck accidentally plowed through a barrier during a truck pull event at a fair in Ohio on Thursday night. The crash happened at...
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Convenience store chain Sheetz will offer multiple price breaks and giveaways throughout the month of September in honor of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. From September 1 through September 30, 2026, Sheetz will drop the price...
Troopers remove 119 commercial trucks and drivers from the road during I-40 brake blitz in Arizona
Officials released results from a four-day commercial vehicle enforcement campaign conducted in support of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's (CVSA) Brake Safety Week. From August 24 through 27, 2026, Arizona troopers partnered with the Arizona Department...
Feds arrest two, seize firearms and big rig during raid at Arizona trucking school
Federal authorities arrested two people while executing a search warrant at a truck driving school in Arizona. On August 11, 2026, agents with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) executed a federal search warrant at a trucking school...