Trucking News
Prescribed Burn Smoke Shuts Down Arizona I-40, Causes Crashes
Arizona transportation officials have shut down portions of I-40 after heavy smoke has caused a series of crashes, possibly including a fatal two semi,...
Trooper’s Accidental Gunfire Comes “Inches” From Trucker’s Head In Bizarre Weigh Station Incident
The Virginia State Police is conducting an internal review following a strange series of events that ended with a trooper's accidental gunfire coming "inches"...
Two Truckers Killed When Semi Crashes Into Military Vehicle That Fell Off Flatbed
A fiery crash on I-80 in Tooele County, Utah, cost two truckers their lives and has forced the closure of the interstate. The crash happened sometime...
$1 Million Awarded For Veteran Truck Driver Training
The FMCSA has announced that it has awarded nearly $1 million in grants to seven technical and community colleges to help fund truck driver...
Texting Teen Charged After Causing Nasty 10 Vehicle Crash
A seventeen year old girl is facing charges after Maine police say she caused a ten vehicle crash while distracted by her cellphone. The crash...
CBS Report Suggests That Older Truckers Are A Danger On The Highway
Today CBS News released the results of a five month investigation which they say shows that crashes are up amongst truck drivers in their...
‘Multiple Casualties’ Reported After Tanker Explodes At Asphalt Plant
Serious injuries have been reported following a tanker truck explosion at an asphalt facility in Glenville, New York. Smoke on the water where suspected #explosion...
NY Senator Asks DOT To Hurry Up On Speed Limiters
Yesterday New York Senator Charles Schumer announced his intention to fast track legislation what would require all trucks over 26,000 pounds to be equipped with...
FMCSA Sidelines Driver For Plans To Lie About Positive Meth Test
The FMCSA has placed a Utah truck driver out of service for testing positive for methamphetamine the day before a crash and then telling his...
XPO Logistics Workers In Illinois, Connecticut, Vote To Unionize
Drivers and warehouse workers in two XPO Logistics terminals have voted to join the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. In Aurora, Illinois, 74 drivers voted to unionize...
Pennsylvania Residents Take Action When Town Bans “Black Out” Semi From Christmas Parade
The town of Chambersburg caused a stir among many locals by saying that the veteran tribute truck "Black Out" will not be invited to this...
Truck Driver’s Son Saves Little Brother From Crash That Killed His Father
Tragedy struck this early this morning in Houston when a truck driver traveling with his two young sons lost control and crashed. The crashed happened...