Trucking News
Truck Driving Is A Skilled Occupation, Says Canadian Trucking Alliance
The Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is calling for a shift in the way the government categorizes truck driving, saying its a skilled trade that shouldn't be equated to burger flipping and other low-wage jobs.
Ontario Truck Driver Fined $2,500 For Actions In Viral Video
The Ontario truck driver, 31-year-old driver, Akmal Hayat, plead guilty to careless driving and has been fined $2,500 for the near-accident incident.
Owner of Trucking Company Pleads Guilty To Federal Tax Charges
In West Virginia, the owner of Duster Trucking Company, Richard L. Bailey Jr. pleads not guilty for not deducting federal employment taxes from his employees wages. Faces 5 years in federal prison.
Truck Driver Saves Life, Considered A Hero
A truck driver from Long Valley, New Jersey, is being honored for saving the life of one of his customers. Members of the community including friends, family and residents recently gathered at the local post office in recognition of his heroic actions.
Murder Victim & Driver Identified As Father-To-Be
Police have identified the truck driver who was murdered in Detroit as 31-year-old Mike Boeglin, a husband and soon-to-be father from Ferdinand, Indiana.
Washington State Patrol CMV Enforcement Hits the Sky
The Washington State Patrol has deployed seven airplanes for CMV enforcement.
ConnDOT To Drivers: Avoid I-84 in Southington This Weekend
The Connecticut Department of Transportation is warning drivers to avoid Interstate 84 near Exit 30 in Southington this weekend.
Truck Drivers Win Discrimination Lawsuit, Awarded $243K
Federal grand jury awards two truck drivers $243,000 in damages for workplace harassment.
Body Of Missing Driver Found In Georgia Canal Below Eastbound I-20
The body of a missing truck driver was believed to have been found today (Thursday, June 26th) as of 4:30 p.m. in the Augusta Canal off of I-20 in Georgia.
Pennsylvania Steps Up Enforcement Of Refrigerated Loads
Pennsylvania's department of food safety and law officials step up enforcement of refrigerated loads through code red.
Fireworks Haulers Temporarily Exempt From Select HOS Regulations
On Friday, the FMCSA announced that the agency has granted a temporary HOS exemption to Illumination Fireworks, LLC and ACE Pyro, LLC.
Truck Driver Shot, Set on Fire in Detroit
A truck driver was shot and then his truck was set on fire in Detroit.