Trucking News
Troopers find $1.8 million in cocaine inside big rig that bypassed Michigan weigh station
The Michigan State Patrol (MSP) seized more than $1.8 million worth of illegal drugs from a semi truck that was pulled over for bypassing...
$18K in fines handed out during two-day commercial vehicle safety check, B.C. cops say
Multiple law enforcement agencies partnered for a two-day commercial vehicle inspection detail that uncovered over 500 safety violations, according to the B.C. Highway Patrol. The...
$104.6M slated for Highway 70 safety improvements in NorCal
The California Department of Transportation has announced a project aimed at Highway 70 safety improvements in Northern California with a cost of approximately $104.6...
Semi truck passenger found guilty of human smuggling in Texas
A Texas jury convicted a South Carolina woman on charges related to a tractor trailer human smuggling attempt. On July 15, 2025, a jury...
Oversize concrete beam snaps in half during heavy hauler’s left turn
An oversize concrete beam snapped in half as it was hauled through an intersection in South Dakota on Tuesday. The incident happened on Tuesday, July...
Lack of English language proficiency ranks among top trucker violations in June, Wyoming troopers say
Dozens of commercial vehicle drivers failed to prove that they can speak and read English during interviews with the Wyoming Highway Patrol last month....
New York DOT highlights use of ‘thermal drone technology’ on commercial vehicles during driver blitz
The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) is using advanced drone technology to aid in spotting commercial vehicle equipment issues during Operation Safe...
Tire failure blamed after truck’s mobile home load rolled over on Arizona highway
The Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) Highway Patrol is asking drivers to check both truck and trailer tires after a recent oversized load...
Washington troopers put commercial vehicle out-of-service for being 10K pounds overweight, missing lug nuts, and more
The Washington State Patrol (WSP) discovered several serious violations on a commercial vehicle traveling on I-5. According to a July 15 statement from the...
Automated speed enforcement coming to Colorado construction zones
Drivers will soon face civil penalties for speeding in certain construction zones thanks to a new Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) program. Starting on...
Driver tried to switch seats during commercial vehicle traffic stop that yielded 15 charges, police say
More than a dozen charges were issued following a recent commercial vehicle traffic stop in Ontario. The traffic stop occurred on Sunday, July 13,...
Trucking company employee arrested for $15K in fraudulent fuel purchases, police say
Police in New York State recently arrested a trucking company employee who is accused of taking part in a years-long fuel card fraud scheme....