Yearly Archives: 2022

Fifty state HOS relief for COVID-19 supply haulers extended through summer

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) again extended an expiring emergency declaration providing regulatory relief for drivers hauling certain supplies during the pandemic.

Fawn sparks chain reaction crash between two rigs, SUV

A baby deer wreaked havoc in New Jersey on Tuesday morning by causing a chain reaction crash between two semi trucks and an SUV.  The...

Woman faces attempted homicide charge for allegedly ramming mobile home with big rig

An Alabama woman is facing multiple charges after allegedly driving a semi truck into a mobile home during a domestic dispute.

Cameras capture truck’s sudden plummet off North Carolina bridge

Officials in Craven County, North Carolina, released traffic camera footage of a truck's crash off of a bridge earlier this month.

VIDEO: Trucker has to ‘Indiana Jones’ his way through a falling highway sign 

A truck driver managed to pull off an evasive maneuver while suffering from a migraine in this “Indiana Jones” type situation.  In the dash cam...

HOS, weight restrictions still waived for truckers responding to tornado-affected areas in Kentucky 

Certain restrictions on motor carriers will continue to be waived as efforts to recover from devastating tornadoes in Kentucky continue.  The December 2021 tornadoes killed...

Country singer does Jerry Reed right with his ‘Eastbound and Down’ cover

A popular country music singer released a cover of the classic trucking song "Eastbound and Down.

Driver skips court one year after killing two while ‘pushing himself to make a delivery on time’ 

A warrant has been issued for a truck driver that skipped out on a court date for a wreck that happened in New Jersey...

Independence Pass reopens, Colorado DOT reminds truckers that they’re not allowed

This week, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) reopened a popular mountain pass for the summer travel season with a reminder that many commercial vehicle drivers are prohibited from using the road.

Police “appreciate” driver’s “honest response” to drug question – “I was smoking my meth pipe”

A truck driver blatantly admitted to using methamphetamine after crashing into the back of a grocery store in Florida on Wednesday.  The accident happened at...

Indiana troopers discover $1 million worth of cocaine during roadside inspection

A trooper with the Indiana State Police (ISP) arrested two men after discovering a large amount of illegal drugs during a safety inspection on Thursday.

Fiery crash leaves semi hanging off overpass in Florida

A truck crashed partially off of an overpass and caught fire in Florida on Friday morning.

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