Trucking News
DOT Releases $2 Million To Repair Arizona Highway
The Department of Transportation has released funds to help repair the buckled stretch of U.S. 89.
Truck Driver’s Body Recovered From Icy River, Passenger Still Missing
A tragic accident in Wisconsin claims the life of a driver and passenger.
TDOT Confirms Henley Bridge Reopening Delay
Repairs to this aging bridge may take longer than originally anticipated.
California Court Rules Port Truck Drivers Are Employees, Not Contractors
"In this case, drivers had signed agreements labeling them independent contractors but the Court saw the truth behind the label," Labor Commissioner Su stated. "The Court found that the company exerted sufficient control over the drivers such that the drivers were employees of the company and thus, enjoy all basic labor law protections."
Officer Who Crashed Into A Truck Will Not Receive A Citation
"I don't see this as an illegal U-turn," Stokes said. "I also looked at the failure to yield, and that doesn't really apply, either. I don't see that there's any traffic violation or infraction."
Michigan Carrier Involved In Fatal Interstate 65 Accident Has Satisfactory Rating
A fatal crash between a truck and an SUV has a Michigan carrier facing scrutiny.
Car Purposefully Hits Tanker, Causes Explosion
A man told police that he purposefully rammed his car into a fully loaded tanker.
Bill Would Increase Nevada Speed Limit
A proposed bill would allow select highways to see 85 mph speed limits.
Driver Attacked After Hitting Pedestrian
A truck driver accidentally hit and killed a man who ran into the highway. When he got out of the truck, he was attacked.
Congress Considering A Bill That Would Allow Increased Weight Limits
What are your thoughts on this bill?
Texas Revisits Plan To Toll Texas 71
Texas Department of Transportation is taking a second look at plans to toll Texas 71.