Trucking News

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.

Arizona Launches Rest Area Recycling Program

The Arizona Department of Transportation announced they've launched a recycling program at three of the state's rest areas, with plans to expand statewide.

Driver Injured In Kansas 2 Rollover Accident

25-year-old driver, Myles Kamstra, was injured this morning in a rollover accident which took place in Harper County, Kansas at approximately 10:00 a.m.

Idaho’s Increased Speed Limits To Begin July 1

"Car drivers may soon be able to zip around Idaho roads more quickly...leaving trucks in their dust," the Idaho Department of Transportation said in a press release.

Carriers Help Veterans In Hiring Our Heroes Program

YRC Worldwide Inc, subsidiaries YRC Freight and Holland, recently joined the effort in connecting U.S veterans with career opportunities through the U.S. Chamber Foundation's Hiring Our Heroes Program.

FMCSA Shuts Down Minnesota-Based Passenger Carrier

The FMCSA today announced the agency has put the brakes on a Minnesota-based passenger carrier and has ordered the bus company to "immediately cease all passenger operations."

Determination of Amputee Earns Him A Job As A Truck Driver

A man who lost both his legs to diabetes is putting his future in commercial truck driving. Find out what he's been able to achieve!

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