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A truck driver was pinned by a rolling truck after removing the wheel chocks while at a loading dock, police say.  The accident happened on Tuesday, March 27th in Alsip, Illinois in the 5700 block of 118th...

Bill to cut red tape for truckers applying for TSA credentials including TWIC and HME

A bill recently introduced in the Senate would streamline the process for truckers applying for TSA credentials including TWIC and HME.

Officials to end split speed limits on Louisiana’s Atchafalaya Basin Bridge

Starting on Monday, Louisiana transportation officials will begin work to install new speed limit signs and radar speed detection devices along Atchafalaya Basin Bridge as part of an effort to reduce crashes.

Cummins Inc. to pay $46 million to settle California emissions violations

Engine maker Cummins Inc. has agreed to pay a settlement to California authorities to resolve accusations of violations of the state's emissions control and certification requirements.

Colorado issues truck travel restrictions due to snowstorm

The Colorado State Patrol (CSP) announced that truck travel restrictions are now in place due to winter weather conditions.

Feds share plan to create national electric semi freight corridors by 2040

The White House recently released a plan to create national electric semi freight corridors by 2040.

Truckers who hit overpasses now face $100K fines and 18 month prison sentences, BC officials say

On Tuesday, Canadian transportation officials announced severe increases to the penalties for overpass strikes for commercial truck drivers.

Tennessee to add Weigh-In-Motion tech at nearly 30 sites statewide

New Weigh-In-Motion technology is coming to dozens of interstate and state routes in Tennessee within the next year.

Three trucking companies sue A-1’s Towing for $5 million

Three trucking companies came together to sue Memphis-based A-1's Towing for allegedly "creating deceptive parking areas" to "lure and trap unsuspecting commercial truck drivers."

Seven NYC bridges ban empty trailers Monday

Empty tractor trailers are banned from NYC bridges on Monday due to expected high winds throughout the area until late Monday night. The ban...

Pennsylvania begins work zone enforcement with vehicle-mounted speed cameras

Officials in Pennsylvania have officially started enforcing a program that uses vehicle-mounted speed cameras in work zones to target dangerous drivers.

Owner-op asks FMCSA if he can use paper logs because he can’t afford an ELD

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is reviewing an owner-operator's request to use paper logs because he can't after an ELD.

Tennessee gets rid of split speed limits on I-81 for the ‘motoring safety of the public ‘

On Thursday, the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) announced the end of split speed limits on I-81.

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