Trucking News

Two Suspects Detained In Connection With Truck Fire

Two men in Cumberland County, TN, are being questioned by police regarding a fire that destroyed or damaged two rigs and a pick-up truck parked at TLD Trucking off Interchange Dr. north of Crossville.

California Truck Driver Caught Transporting $12 Million Of Heroin

California state police have arrested a truck driver and passenger for transporting about 12 kilograms of heroin with a potential street value of about $12 million.

New Seatbelt Technology Knows When You’re Driving Drowsy

A new seatbelt technology called the HARKEN system is being developed to alert tired drivers before their drowsiness reaches dangerous levels.

Tanker Drives Over Historic Covered Bridge

A tanker driver allegedly ignored a detour and attempted to cross the historic Wehr Mill Covered Bridge in South Whitehall Township, Pennsylvania.

Police Searching For Truck Driver Who Crashed Into Train

Police are searching for the truck driver who allegedly crashed into a CSX train in Lake City, South Carolina on Monday.

UPDATE: Driver Rescues Kitten After Motorist Tosses It Onto A Highway

Last week, a two-month old kitten was tossed out the window of black sedan on Indiana - Highway 265. Lucky for the cat, a truck driver who witnessed the incident, came to his rescue.

U.S. & Canada Feeling Push To Make Side Guards Mandatory For Trucks

The United States Transportation Safety board has urged regulators to consider making side guards mandatory on new trucks.

Study Shows Tolls Could Pay To Widen I-40 In East Arkansas

A study ordered by the Arkansas Highway Commission revealed that tolls could pay for the widening of I-40 between North Little Rock and West Memphis.

Trucks Allowed In Express Lanes On I-80

Caltrans officials have given truck drivers the green light to drive in the eastbound express lanes of North Sacramento's I-80 while construction occupies the two outer lanes.

100°F and No Idling: If It’s Too Hot For A Dog – Shouldn’t It Be Too Hot For A Driver?

"I'm forced to turn off engine while waiting to be loaded even its 100°F, no matter what. They don't have drivers room or decent restroom. Why do they treat us like human trash? - Even dogs have right to sit in place with AC."

BREAKING: FMCSA Chief Anne Ferro Steps Down

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Secretary, Anthony Foxx announced on July 25th, that Chief Anne Ferro would be stepping down from her position next month.

Georgia Man Arrested For Selling Fake Insurance To Trucking Companies

John Kill has been accused of selling fake insurance to hundreds of small trucking and construction companies was arrested from his home and charged in Gwinnett County, Ga.

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