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Truckers Recognized at White House’s ‘Salute to America’
Truck drivers from several different trucking companies were invited to be guests at the White House's "Salute to America" Independence Day celebration. “While we...
Enforcement Blitz Begins Next Week
A weeklong enforcement blitz kicks off July 12 and runs though the 18th. Despite the uptick in Covid-19 cases, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's...
Bill Would Increase Carrier Hiring Standards
A bill that was reintroduced this week would change trucking company hiring standards. According to a press release from the Transportation Intermediaries Association, the...
Truck Driver Attacked While Making Delivery In Salt Lake City
A truck driver who was making a delivery in Salt Lake City suburb was attacked and stabbed. The truck driver had to be...
FMCSA to Study Legalization of Hemp, Minimum Driver Age and Package Delivery Vehicle Safety
The FMCSA announced they're holding a public meeting to discuss the legalization of hemp, safety oversight of delivery vehicles and minimum driver age. An...
Arizona Adding More Truck Scanners
The Arizona Department of Transportation has announced they're adding more scanners that screen moving trucks for weight and other information, including identifying trucks that...
Insurance Co. Doesn’t Have to Pay $2.6 Million Settlement Because Trucker Fled the Country
A court has decided that an insurance company doesn't have to pay for injuries to a truck driver for an accident after the other...
Truck Drivers Say They Won’t Deliver To Cities with Defunded Police Departments
As cities across the country are discussing defunding or disbanding their police departments, truck drivers are voicing concerns of safety. Seventy-nine percent of truck...
Petition Calls on Minnesota Attorney General To Prosecute Protesters
A petition is calling for the Minnesota Attorney General, Keith Ellison to prosecute protesters for interfering with commerce. The petition calls on Ellison...
Truck Driver Caught Trying To Smuggle $2.5 Million in Marijuana Over Peace Bridge
A truck driver who was hauling goods between Canada and the US was arrested and charged with smuggling $2,500,000 in marijuana. Arshdeep Singh was...
Indiana trucking company to close for good, says owner
Dozens of truck drivers will be laid off by the end of the month as an Indiana-based trucking company will be shutting down for...
‘Black Smoke Matters’ members appear on MSNBC to talk trucking troubles
A group of truckers known for working to organize protest activities to raise awareness about trucking issues was recently featured on a segment on MSNBC.