Trucking News
Retired trucker has “the most fun” backing driver’s rigs for them during sudden road closure
Retired trucker has a blast backing other driver’s trucks for them when a sudden road closure forces them to turn around. A heavy rain passed...
Most fish survive after tanker truck crashes near creek, spilling 100K salmon
A fish tanker truck crash and cargo spill in northeast Oregon had a better-than-expected ending, according to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW).
More than 500 laid off as Illinois Quaker Oats plant closes
Hundreds of workers are facing layoffs as an Illinois Quaker Oats plant shuts down for good.
Love’s adds 5, remodels 2 of its Speedco locations
Love’s Travel Stops had added five new Speedco locations to its truck stops, along with two remodeled maintenance shops. These additions add 23 truck service...
CMV driver charged with homicide in the crash death of Illinois sheriff’s deputy
Illinois State Police (ISP) arrested and charged a CMV driver following the crash death of a parked sheriff's deputy.
Indiana to allow ‘safe haven’ truck parking at weigh stations during eclipse
Indiana troopers are letting the trucking community know about 'safe haven' truck parking during next week's solar eclipse.
Nor’easter topples semi trucks, causes dozens of crashes
Nor’easter topples semi trucks and causes dozens more crashes in New Hampshire and Massachusetts on Wednesday. The storm happened on April 3rd on Interstate 89...
Female truck driver shot in the leg in Memphis
A truck driver was shot while driving in Memphis, Tennessee, on Thursday morning.
Scooter rider rolls beneath trailer in fatal accident
Scooter rider rolls beneath trailer in fatal Kansas City accident on Wednesday evening. The accident happened on April 3rd in Kansas City, Missouri just after...
TFI completes acquisition of Daseke for $1.1 billion
This week, TFI International Inc. completed the previously announced acquisition of the largest North American flatbed and specialized trucking company for more than a...
Video proof of how a safe following distance can save a life
A driver’s safe following distance potentially saved the life of a fellow trucker in this dash cam video filmed in Illinois. In the clip, a...
Montana DOT to open rest area near Three Forks with Law Enforcement Office
This week, the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) will open a new rest area near Three Forks.