Trucking News
Semi truck snagged by partial road collapse in Mississippi
The Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) responded to a partial road collapse that likely led to a terrifying moment for a truck driver on Wednesday afternoon.
VIDEO: The things you see while driving a truck
A truck driver was a first-hand witness to a wreck involving two motorcycles and a sedan in this jarring video. The accident happened in Paris,...
Wisconsin trooper injured when big rig struck cruiser during midnight traffic stop
Wisconsin State Patrol (WSP) trooper suffered injuries in a crash with a commercial motor vehicle early Wednesday morning.
Unclear why trucker drove ½ mile off road before plunging into ravine, police say
A truck driver was rescued on Wednesday after driving off road and into a ravine, officials say. The accident happened on July 27th at the...
Police investigating after driver found dead in Newark
Police are investigating a driver’s cause of death after he was found deceased inside of his tractor trailer. Newark Public Safety Director Raul Malave reports...
Tire blowout leads to scattered pineapples
A crash involving two semi trucks left nearly 40,000 pounds of pineapples scattered across a Texas interstate late on Monday night. The accident happened on...
Iowa DOT shares dash cam video from truck that toppled due to ‘slick floors, slick steel, and no securement’
On Wednesday, Iowa DOT Motor Vehicle Enforcement shared dash cam video as a reminder about the importance of load securement for commercial vehicle drivers.
Law enforcement in six states partner for single day ‘zero-tolerance’ speeding blitz
Drivers can expect to see extra speeding patrols in six midwestern states on Wednesday as part of a joint campaign to curb traffic fatalities.
Loose trailer spills load of storage racks, injuring two
Two people were hurt after a trailer came loose from a semi truck, spilling a load of rolling storage racks. The accident happened just before...
“Out of practice” truck driver found guilty of smuggling 110 migrants
A Mexican truck driver has admitted to transporting more than 100 undocumented migrants inside of his trailer back in May. 36-year-old Marthin Rueda Alcorta guilty...
Tanker driver hauling ‘human waste sludge’ rescued from crushed cab by passerby
A tanker truck driver survived a Tuesday morning rollover crash in Michigan, according to local first responders. The crash occurred around 9:40 a.m. on...
Company wants answers after mechanic releases semi truck to stranger
A landscaping supply company is still looking for answers after a mechanic shop released their rig to a stranger unaffiliated with their company. McDonough Equipment...