Trucking News
Swift Acquires Central Refrigerated Transportation
The acquisition will make Swift the second-largest refrigerated carrier.
Two Men Accused of Selling $1.2 Million In Trailers
Two men have been charged with stealing then selling trailers for scrap metal.
Come to the OOIDA Bday Party at Kansas NASCAR Track
The OOIDA invites all professional truck drivers to their 40th anniversary party at the Kansas NASCAR Speedway Oct. 18 and 19th 2013. Mark the date.
FMCSA Issues Statement On Court’s HOS Ruling
"The ruling recognizes the sensible data-driven approach that was taken in crafting this important regulation to increase safety and reduce driver fatigue – a leading factor in truck crashes."
Judge Orders EEOC To Pay $4.7 Million In CRST’s Legal Fees
A long sexual harassment suit against CRST has finally come to an end.
Driver Helps Woman Escape Men With Guns
“She looks over and says, ‘Oh that’s them’ and ducks down on the floor board and I’m like what and they’re pointing the gun out the window at me and I’m trying to floor it but I’m in a big ‘ole truck," the driver told WTKR.
Video: Suspected Drunk Driver Hits Then Sends Truck Over Guardrail
The FMCSA wants to protect the general public from trucks, but who's going to protect the trucks from the general pubic?
Authorities Say Car Cutting Off Truck Caused 11-Vehicle Pileup in Florida
Florida Highway Patrol says that the car that cut off a truck spurred an 11-vehicle pileup.
Coon Rapids To Revisit Overnight Truck Parking Ban
The city known for its "friendly parking reminder" has decided to revisit the parking ban.
Truck Driver Shot In Kentucky Road Rage Incident
A truck driver is fighting for his life following a road rage incident.
Video: Truck Goes Airborne After Trying To Avoid Hitting A Car
The video of a truck going airborne has gone viral today. The wreck was caught on truck driver Benny Wright's dash camera.
Final HOS Decision: Court Declares ‘FMCSA Won The Day’
"We grant ATA’s petition in part and vacate the rule insofar as it subjects short-haul drivers to the 30-minute off-duty break requirement. In all other respects, the petitions of both ATA and Public Citizen are ...Denied."