Trucking News
Watch as Diane Sawyer rides along with a female trucker to explore the dark side of trucking
n this segment from the 20/20 report "My Reality: A Hidden America", journalist Diane Sawyer rides along with a female truck driver and learns about the hazards of trying to navigate as a woman in an industry dominated by men.
Two mega carriers slapped with $150K in CARB fines
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) announced that they have issued fines worth tens of thousands of dollars to two major out-of-state trucking companies. Marten Logistics...
Missouri transportation bill to forbid roadside inspections where the speed limit exceeds 40 MPH
A pending transportation bill would ban law enforcement officers from performing roadside inspections on many Missouri roadways in the name of safety and privacy.
Tennessee passes law forbidding use of state funds for ELD enforcement on some ag haulers
Last week Tennessee governor Bill Haslam signed a bill into law that would prevent any state funds to be used for the enforcement of Electronic Logging Device regulations for certain agricultural haulers.
VIDEO: Retired Will County judge refuses to move his car so an oversized truck can make a turn
A stubborn retired judge tied up traffic in Joliet, Illinois, on Wednesday, when he decided to park his car in the roadway for fifteen minutes rather than let a truck driver have the few extra feet that he needed in order to make a wide turn.
Truck driver sentenced to life in prison for 10 human smuggling fatalities
Truck driver James Bradley, 61, was sentenced today to life in prison for his role in a human-smuggling operation that resulted in 10 fatalities. Bradley was...
“Parked” USPS trailer spotted on congested I-75/85 in Atlanta
An image of a stranded United States Postal Service trailer captured on the Downtown Connector in Atlanta has gone viral on social media this week, leaving many users wondering if it is legitimate.
Ex-trooper sentenced to federal prison for accepting bribes for false inspection ratings
Former Texas DPS commercial vehicle enforcement officer Kevin Cauley was sentenced to 15 months in federal prison for accepting bribes from a Dallas trucking...
Man wearing nothing but American flag shorts steals truck full of Coors
A nearly naked homeless man was arrested yesterday after reportedly stealing a truck full of beer and leading California police on a highway foot pursuit.
Indiana trooper has a message for the guy who threw out a jug of urine on U.S. 31
An Indiana State Patrol (ISP) trooper took to Twitter to express his displeasure and disgust with the person who tossed out a gallon of urine on the side of the highway.
Texas trucker in critical condition after being pinned at Kentucky truck stop
Texas trucker in critical condition after being pinned at Kentucky truck stop
Authorities warn truckers to clear off ice after windshields shatter
A recent rash of car windshields shattered by ice and snow falling off of commercial vehicles has caused law enforcement agencies to issue warnings...