Trucking News
Bill seeks to codify English proficiency requirements for CDL holders to ensure consistent enforcement by states
A Wyoming Senator introduced a bill to strengthen current enforcement of English Language Proficiency (ELP) rules for commercial vehicle drivers. On October 8, 2025, Senator...
Aurora granted exemption from reflective triangles for autonomous trucks in wake of lawsuit against FMCSA
Aurora says it has been granted an exemption from reflective triangles for its autonomous vehicles by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. The autonomous driving...
New Jersey bus company and owner face theft charges for nearly $300K in unpaid tolls
A New Jersey business owner and her bus company are facing charges after allegedly accumulating $290,000 in unpaid tolls. Somaya Elkaramany, 57, and her company...
CVSA’s weeklong driver blitz results in 1,839 citations for commercial vehicle drivers
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) released results from an annual seven-day safe-driving initiative targeting passenger vehicle and commercial vehicle drivers. On October 14, 2025, the...
CMV drivers legally in US now denied CDL renewals in California under new rules requiring citizenship or permanent residence
Truck drivers who are not citizens or permanent residents but are otherwise in the country legally are no longer able to renew or obtain...
Iowa firefighters train to optimize response to CMV accidents
Firefighters in Iowa spent last weekend training to optimize their response to commercial vehicle accidents. The training happened outside of Le Mars, Iowa and involved...
Commercial vehicle inspection on I-40 uncovers $3.5 million in marijuana hidden in pool table load
The Arkansas Highway Police (AHP) seized thousands of pounds of marijuana uncovered during a roadside commercial vehicle inspection over the weekend. On October 11,...
AI-powered commercial vehicle inspection tech to be deployed on two Arkansas interstates as part of $2.7 million project
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) has partnered with transportation technology provider Quarterhill Inc. on a multi-million dollar project to bring "AI-enabled safety inspection technology...
Blewett Pass closed as first snow of the season leaves semi trucks blocking road
Blewett Pass was closed on Monday morning as the first substantial snow of the season caused semi trucks to become disabled. The snowfall and resulting...
CHP blames fish oil spill that caused crashes and spinouts on ‘improper securement and sudden braking’
California troopers are asking truckers to secure their loads following a "fishy situation" in the Fresno area. On October 10, 2025, the California Highway...
Two adults and one child killed in single semi truck crash off I-70 in Colorado
Two adults and one child were killed in a crash off of Interstate 70 in Colorado on Sunday morning. The accident happened on October 12th...
More than 200 commercial vehicle drivers contacted during 96-hour Ohio Turnpike crackdown
The Ohio State Highway Patrol recently took part in a multiple day commercial vehicle inspection effort along the Ohio Turnpike. On October 10, 2025,...