Yearly Archives: 2022
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Trucker accused of killing NYC model deemed competent to stand trial following psychological evaluationÂ
The results of a psychological evaluation on truck driver Tracy Ray Rollins Jr. were released on Thursday, April 14th. Rollins has been accused of...
Drone video shows hundreds of big rigs stranded in small Montana town
Dramatic drone video captured in Montana shows a large number of trucks that were stranded due to weather related road closures.
FMCSA issues email phishing scam alert
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued a warning about an email scam targeting truckers.
Chains required as 3+ inches of snow falls in Truckee areaÂ
A snowstorm moving through the Truckee, California area has prompted chain requirements for semi trucks as of Friday morning. The chain controls are in effect...
More than 800 violations discovered during three day commercial vehicle enforcement detail
This month, the Georgia Department of Public Safety (DPS) spearheaded a three day enforcement effort targeting "unsafe commercial vehicles and drivers."
WATCH: Electric pickup helps big rig out of a jamÂ
An electric pickup helps to ease a stuck semi truck out of a roadside ditch on a soggy day in this clip. In the video...
Truck repair shops admit to conspiracy to tamper with emissions control systems
Two diesel repair companies have pleaded guilty to conspiring to violate the Clean Air Act, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado.
Semi trucks set on fire in Pharr port of entry blockade
At least three semi trucks were set on fire on the Mexican side of the Pharr International Bridge on Wednesday. The incident happened on April...
Girl Scouts get up close and personal with big rigs to earn trucking badges
A Nebraska trucking group and state police recently teamed up to host an event allowing Girl Scouts to get hands-on experience with semi trucks and the trucking industry.
Strongest blizzard in 25 years expected to wreak havoc on ND roads until FridayÂ
Multiple highway closures are still in place after a record breaking blizzard hit North Dakota earlier this week. More than two feet of snow fell...
Increased inspection requirements eased at one border crossing after agreement with Mexican GovernorÂ
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has agreed to ease state inspection requirements for semi trucks at one border crossing after reaching an agreement with one...
Virginia Governor vetos bill to restrict truck operations during bad weather
This week, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin vetoed a bill that was written in response to a weather incident and crashes that left hundreds of drivers stranded on I-95 for 24 hours in January.
