Trucking News
$180K Unemployment Scheme Linked To NJ Trucking Company
Four men in NJ arrested for $180K unemployment scheme linked to closed trucking company led by Stephen Pirrone
BOLO: ISP Looking For Suspected Double Murderer
ISP is warning the public to "take the necessary safety precautions when visiting rest stop areas."
Truck Driver Hauls Rhinos Over 2,000 Miles
Last month, truck driver Chris Danhauer had the honor of moving four rhinos across the country to various zoos. - All while hoping that passersby would remain oblivious to their presence.
FMCSA Says 30,000 Medical Examiners Added to National Registry
The FMCSA last week announced that to date, 30,000 certified medical examiners have been added to the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners.
FreightWatch Warns of Increased Cargo Theft Risk For 4th Holiday
According to FrieghtWatch International, holiday weekends are notorious for an increase in cargo theft, because organized cargo theft rings know that holiday weekends mean that many loads will be left unattended for an extended length of time.
Tunnel Warning System Updated After Trucks Keep Getting Stuck
ALDOT officials update tunnel warning system on Highway 90 with pipe after trucks keep getting stuck and have to get towed out.
Pedestrian Claims Tire Blowout Aggravated PTSD
According to The Patriot-News, a military veteran claims he suffered physiological and physical harm when a truck hit a curb a blew a tire.
Truck Driver Killed in Hit and Run Crash
On Saturday, at approximately 4:45 a.m., a truck driver was struck and killed in a hit and run accident.
Woman Charged With Giving Fake Physicals To Truck Drivers
Joann E. Wingate from Carlsile, Pennsylvania, has been arrested for posing as a physician and administering illegal physical exams to truck drivers, who require physicals to maintain their commercial drivers licenses.
Scholarship Honors Late Truck Driver, Helps New Drivers
Scholarship set up in memory of experienced and passionate truck driver, Donald Alexander, helps fund training of CDL students.
Minnesota’s New Biodiesel Mandate Causes Controversy
Minnesota's new 10 percent biodiesel requirement is highest in the nation, good for farmers but angering the state trucking association with concerns about price and quality
In The Wake of Fatal Shooting, Clackamas County Puts Limits on Weighmaster Duties
Clackamas County Administrator Don Krupp has ordered the county's weigh masters to stop pulling over commercial vehicles, stating that the weighmasters lack the proper training and safety standards.