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Truck driver fined $3,544 after getting stuck in Smugglers Notch
Vermont State Police (VSP) say that a truck driver was fined on Tuesday morning after ignoring signs forbidding truck traffic and getting stuck on steep and curvy roadway notorious for snagging semi trucks.
Week-long brake inspection blitz is happening now
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) seven day Brake Safety Week effort is currently taking place throughout North America.
A stretch of I-40 in Arkansas to close for the weekend
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) will close eastbound I-40 in north Little Rock for construction this weekend.
Colorado chain law goes into effect soon — here’s what you need to know to avoid a big fine
Starting in September, truckers traveling through some parts of Colorado need to have chains on board in order to avoid fines.
Big brake blitz starts this weekend — here’s what you need to know
Truckers only have a few more days to prepare for the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's (CVSA) Brake Safety Week inspection and enforcement campaign.
Nearly 1400 Daimler trucks recalled for unexpected engine shutdown risk
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has issued a recall for certain Freightliner and Western Star trucks due to a possible engine control module defect that could increase the risk of a crash.
Three-week closure of I-70 in Topeka begins soon
The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is asking drivers to prepare for a major interstate closure in the Topeka area this month.
FMCSA awards $3.1 million to help veterans transition to trucking careers
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has awarded millions of dollars worth of funding to community colleges to help current and former military members pursue a career in the trucking industry.
Researchers want to know how truckers feel about driver-facing cameras
On Monday, the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) debuted a survey for truckers dealing with the topic of driver-facing cameras.
10 tips to help truckers prep for CVSA Brake Safety Week
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has a major CMV brake inspection effort planned for August -- here are some tips to get you ready.
VIDEO: Idaho transportation officials warn drivers about slick spots caused by Mormon Crickets
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) shared skin-crawling video of a snow plow clearing a massive number of Mormon crickets from the roadway.
ATA launches program to bring more women into trucking
The American Trucking Associations (ATA) recently launched a program designed to encourage women to enter the trucking industry while also addressing industry issues that affect female drivers.