Crime
FMCSA Administrator Barrs says chameleon carrier crackdown may be “more than we can chew” but agency will “keep chewing”
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Administrator Derek Barrs says that the agency’s crackdown on chameleon carriers will not stop despite a backlog of safety...
Half ton of meth found in roof of empty tractor trailer
Half a ton of methamphetamines were found in the roof of an empty tractor trailer passing through Georgia late last week. The contraband was discovered...
Over 900 pounds of liquid meth seized from fuel tank of semi truck, feds say
A truck driver is facing drug trafficking charges after authorities seized hundreds of pounds of liquid methamphetamine from a semi truck's fuel tank at...
Man who ran fraudulent Minnesota autism center purchased semi truck with the kickbacks
A man accused of running a fraudulent autism center in Minnesota also purchased a semi truck with the money received from state services, prosecutors...
Seven men plead guilty to Pennsylvania rest stop robberies targeting truckers
Seven men pleaded guilty to charges related to a series of robberies targeting truck drivers at rest stops in Pennsylvania. On March 2, 2026, John...
Manager of Oregon Love’s says Arizona gang was blackmailing her into stealing from business
The manager of a Love’s Travel Stop in Oregon claims she was being blackmailed into stealing cash from the business by an Arizona gang. 37-year-old...
Man convicted for stealing identity of U.S. citizen to obtain CDL in Kentucky
A Kentucky jury convicted a man on multiple counts after he fraudulently obtained a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) through identity theft, officials said. On...
Truck driver shot by police after stalking incident at Ohio IHOP
A truck driver was shot by police after allegedly stalking a victim to an Ohio IHop and then leading police on a dangerous chase...
Commercial vehicle inspection in Nebraska uncovers 242 pounds of cocaine, open container, fake license plate
The Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) arrested and charged a California-based truck driver after discovering hundreds of pounds of cocaine during a commercial vehicle inspection on...
Bill seeks to fight freight fraud tactics including double brokering and hostage loads within trucking industry
A U.S. Senator introduced legislation this week that would employ multiple measures to fight back against cargo theft and fraud within the trucking industry....
Truck driver tased & arrested after plowing through fatal crash investigation involving officer hit by semi truck
A truck driver was shot with pepper balls, tased, and arrested after plowing through the investigation of a fatal crash on I-40 in New...
Reports of smoking tire reveal wheel separation and missing lug nuts
James Bay Ontario Provincial Police responded to reports of a smoking tire on a commercial vehicle in Hearst earlier this month. The violation was discovered...