Trucking News
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) recently announced a toll increase going into effect in early 2027. Starting on January 3, 2027, tolls on the Pennsylvania Turnpike will increase by 3.5%. The PTC said that the 2027...
Michigan troopers seize marijuana and $346K in cash from semi truck that bypassed I-75 weigh station
A truck driver was taken to jail after troopers located marijuana and a large quantity of cash during a traffic stop that was initiated after he bypassed a weigh station. At 7:15 p.m. on July 21,...
Iowa troopers stop oversized load weighing 118,500 pounds traveling on interstate without a permit
An unpermitted oversized load was halted by state police during a commercial vehicle weight enforcement detail on an Iowa interstate . On July 22, 2026,...
Staging a crash with a semi truck to become a federal crime under new bill
Lawmakers introduced a bill to increase the criminal penalties for individuals who intentionally cause crashes with commercial vehicles. On July 22, 2026, Senator Ashley...
Construction on I-75 truck-only lanes in Georgia set to start in 2027
The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) released a timeline for the construction of truck-only lanes along the I-75 corridor. GDOT recently released a projected...
Worker rescued after being stuck for hours inside Illinois truck stop sign tower 130 feet off ground
Firefighters in Wilmington, Illinois, came to the rescue of a truck stop worker who became stranded inside of a large sign more than 100...
Pennsylvania lawmaker announces bill to lower ‘highest diesel tax rate in the nation’
This week, a Pennsylvania state lawmaker announced a bill to lower the state's gas and diesel fuel taxes. On July 20 2026, Representative Ryan...
North Carolina deputies arrest two for drug trafficking during big rig traffic stop for failure to maintain lane
A truck driver and passenger were arrested in Spring Hope, North Carolina, on drug trafficking charges. On July 19, 2026, officers with the Nash...
Thousands of Volvo trucks recalled for loss of steering control risk
Volvo Trucks North America recalled nearly 3,800 trucks for a potential defect that could result in the loss of steering control. According to...
FMCSA joins Maryland troopers for I-81 blitz resulting in 24 out-of-service orders
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) partnered with Maryland agencies for a commercial vehicle enforcement operation along I-81. On July 21, FMCSA released...
Two dead after crashing into slow-moving semi truck with ‘engine difficulties,’ CHP says
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is investigating a crash that killed a mother and daughter in Madera over the weekend. Just before 2 a.m....
Pennsylvania lawmakers pass bill to crack down on CDL mills
Pennsylvania lawmakers passed a bill to increase penalties for unlicensed commercial driver's license (CDL) training schools. On July 20, 2026, Sen. Judy Ward announced...
Iowa 80 Truckstop owner and CAT Scale President passes away at 64
The owner of the popular Iowa 80 Truckstop in Walcott, Iowa, passed away last week. On July 16, 2026, William I. Moon, III, passed...
No CDL and tampered logs among the 350 violations discovered during 3-day blitz on Arizona highway
Arizona law enforcement agencies found hundreds of violations during a commercial vehicle enforcement detail near Payson last week. From July 15 through July 17,...