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Jail terms suspended for driver found hauling his half-sisters in refrigerated trailer last fall

The jail terms for the truck driver found hauling his half-sisters in a refrigerated trailer after his rig blew a tire have been suspended...

CHP says trucker’s load violation could have caused a major crash

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) recently stopped a semi truck in the Los Banos area for failing to place warning flags on an extended...

Unqualified CDL driver crackdown bill ‘Dalilah’s Law’ advances out of Committee

Washington lawmakers have advanced the Dalilah’s Law bill, which seeks to improve safety by strengthening requirements for Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) drivers. On March 18,...

Pennsylvania and New Jersey partner for aggressive driving enforcement wave

Officials in Pennsylvania and New Jersey announced an aggressive driving enforcement patrol starting now and lasting through late April. On March 18, 2026, the Pennsylvania...

Drivers just don’t know how tall their load is, truck wash owner says in wake of several bridge crashes

A local truck wash owner says that many truck drivers just don’t know how tall their load is, which is what has caused a...

Four Illinois State Police cruisers struck in twelve hours, including semi truck rear-end crash

Troopers are asking drivers to obey "Move Over" laws after multiple Illinois State Police (ISP) cruisers were struck by vehicles in a twelve hour...

Truck overturn on 10 Freeway results in nine hour syrup cleanup

An overturned semi truck on the 10 Freeway resulted in a nine hour cleanup of syrup spilled in the accident.  The accident happened at about...

Two trucking companies honored with 2026 ‘Best Fleets to Drive For’ awards

CarriersEdge has named the winning two trucking companies in the annual Best Fleets to Drive For competition. On March 17, 2026, CarriersEdge announced the 2026...

Man pinned by granite slabs rescued from inside tractor trailer

A man was rescued from inside a tractor trailer after being pinned by granite slabs in Connecticut on Monday morning.  The accident happened at around...

Broker charged in $1 million USPS Freight Auction fraud scheme

A freight broker could face decades in prison after he was indicted on multiple fraud and money laundering charges related to a scheme involving...

Bill eliminating lower speed limits for CMVs in Idaho advances through Senate committee

A bill that would eliminate lower speed limits for commercial vehicles in Idaho advanced through the Senate Committee last week. The bill ridding the state...

Congress considers ‘Dalilah’s Law’ to strengthen CDL standards and fight ‘shady’ brokers

This week, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will consider legislation to strengthen citizenship and language requirements for Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) drivers in...

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