Texas trucking company slammed with $7.4 million verdict
A Texas jury ordered a trucking company to pay millions to a man who was injured during a crash involving an oversized load in 2017.
Truck stop scores legal victory in bizarre toilet paper injury case
An Illinois court sided with truck stop giant Pilot Travel Centers in a strange case involving an injury caused by an industrial sized roll of toilet paper.
Family-owned trucking co. turns to cannabis to try to keep the doors open
The owner of a small Illinois trucking company is trying an unusual tactic to generate new revenue and keep workers employed.
Judge indefinitely halts enforcement of labor law that threatens 70,000 truckers
Truckers scored a "significant win" yesterday when a California judge halted the enforcement of a controversial labor law until further notice.
Troopers say truck was 96,300 pounds overweight
Indiana State Police say that they handed out a whopping citation following a truck inspection that turned up numerous violations this morning.
FMCSA orders Nevada trucker off the road for alcohol, defying out of service order
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has ordered a Nevada trucker out of service after uncovering numerous safety violations.
With truck fatalities on the rise, FMCSA to study the cause of deadly semi...
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has announced a major new study into the underlying causes behind fatal large truck crashes.
Bill would outlaw ‘driverless’ trucks on Missouri roads
A Missouri lawmaker recently proposed legislation that would require the presence of a qualified, licensed driver inside all autonomous vehicles in the state.
Troopers warn truckers to ‘clear snow before you go’
On Thursday morning, troopers with the New Hampshire State Police (NHSP) issued a warning to truckers to remove all ice and snow from their rigs -- or face the possibility of a...
State to start using camera system to ticket drivers in March
In just a few more weeks, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) will begin using a camera system to enforce speed limits in construction zones.
Wyoming lawmakers plot to add tolls on I-80
Lawmakers in Wyoming have proposed a bill that would add tolls to I-80.
Troopers stop truck with a big brake problem
State police in Maine say that they cited a truck driver for a major brake violation today.
Truckers granted restraining order against law affecting 70,000 owner-operators
A federal judge granted truckers in California temporary relief against a labor law that could threaten the jobs of tens of thousands of owner-operators. On New Year's Eve,...
Georgia cops catch truck driver with ‘unsecured load’ violation
This week, Georgia authorities shared a photo featuring an unsecured load violation.
FMCSA boasts about year’s ‘accomplishments’ in spite of a troubled 2019 for trucking
Yesterday, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) shared an end-of-the-year rundown of their "accomplishments" in 2019 that left several members of the trucking community confused and angry.
Bill would require all big rigs to be equipped with GPS
A Virginia lawmaker recently introduced a bill that would require truck drivers to install and use a commercial GPS device.