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Pennsylvania bridge struck by oversized load will be closed for months for $1-2 million repairs

Officials in Pennsylvania say that a bridge that was struck last week by an oversized load will remain closed for an extended period of time.

Body of truck driver pulled from truck cab in front of “live audience” days after passing

The body of a deceased truck driver was removed from his truck cab days after his passing as a crowd of people watched at...

Survey explores top six challenges faced by women truck drivers

The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) released a new study on the unique challenges faced by women truck drivers.

Missouri DOT to kick off 6 year project to expand 200 miles of I-70 to six lanes

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is beginning a years-long project to expand I-70 by building additional lanes along nearly 200 miles of the interstate.

Eight people hurt in semi vs. SUV crash

Eight people were taken to the hospital after a semi truck collided with an SUV on Interstate 70 outside of Denver on Monday morning.  The...

Under 21 driver exemption renewed for U.S. Custom Harvesters

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has renewed an exemption request for U.S. Custom Harvesters, allowing CDL holders under the age of 21 to...

Driver in Colo. crash that killed one deported 16 times prior to wreck, ICE says

The truck driver arrested last week for a fatal crash involving multiple vehicles that left one person dead was under deportation orders at the...

Motorist shoots at side-by-side truckers on I-94

A motorist reportedly shot at a pair of truck drivers traveling side-by-side on Interstate 94 in Michigan last week.  The incident happened on Wednesday, June...

Wis. trucking company builds luxury headquarters in attempt to retain drivers

A Wisconsin trucking company recently moved into a headquarters building with top-notch trucker amenities in an attempt to reduce driver turnover.  Family-owned Midwest Carriers in...

Oversize load to affect traffic on NH bridges and roadways Monday night

Traffic on several major New Hampshire roads and bridges will be affected on Monday night as crews work to safely transport an oversize load.  The...

Kansas trooper recognizes grain harvesters for hard work in viral post

A Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) trooper shared a social medial post over the weekend thanking grain harvesters for their hard work and perseverance. On June...

Trucking company sued for oversized load bridge strike in Massachusetts

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) filed suit against an Alabama trucking company for damaged caused by a 2021 oversized load bridge strike.

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