Former dispatcher of 13 years takes a stab at writing novel about dark world of truckers

A former trucking dispatcher of 13 years has published a novel about the dark world of being a trucker.  Freight by Ryan Lowell was published...

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Truck driver hauling oversized load arrested for DUI after hitting multiple barricades on I-40

Arizona state troopers put the brakes on an intoxicated oversized load hauler on a busy interstate in Flagstaff on Thursday. On August 13, 2026,...

94-year-old trucker looking to claim Guinness Record of World’s Oldest Trucker for himself

A 94-year-old trucker is looking to claim the Guinness World Record title of World’s Oldest Trucker for himself after turning 94 years old this...

Kentucky exempts truckers hauling emergency relief supplies from hours-of-service and weigh station stops

Following a major storm, Kentucky authorities have suspended certain rules for commercial vehicle drivers hauling in direct assistance of the emergency. On August 12,...

Texas trooper ‘nearly buried’ by caliche while inspecting dump truck

A Texas Department of Public Safety (TXDPS) trooper had a close call while inspecting a loaded dump truck. Officials said that a TXDPS trooper...

Trucker drives off elevated I-110 and just walks away unscathed

A truck driver was unhurt after driving off an elevated section of an interstate in Florida on Wednesday.  The accident happened on Wednesday, August 12th...

Iowa troopers call out brake violations ahead of upcoming CVSA inspection blitz

Iowa troopers are encouraging truckers not to put off repairs after encountering a number of brake violations during recent inspections. With the Commercial Vehicle...

August 31 Is the Form 2290 Deadline — File Online Today

Content Sponsored By SimpleTruckTax Time is running out for truck drivers, owner-operators, and fleet managers in North America. If you drive an eligible taxable vehicle...

‘Routine’ traffic stop ends in out-of-service order after Tennessee troopers find serious CMV safety defects

The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) took a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) off the road after a traffic stop for a faulty turn signal turned...
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Pabst Light says it’s the “first beer to dream up the idea of giving away a big-rig”

Pabst Light is working to fix up and give away an old school Kenworth as part of its campaign promoting the new brew.   In...

Video shows Oklahoma trooper’s near miss with big rig that hit attenuator truck at 50 MPH

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) shared video of a trooper's close call with a semi truck in a construction zone earlier this week. The...

Push to codify Freedom Haulers Program introduced by Florida Senator

An effort to codify the Freedom Haulers Program into law has been announced by Florida Representative Brain Mast this week.  Mast published a statement on...

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The Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) responded to a crash involving a semi truck hauling a load of live sea lions on Thursday. MSHP responded to a reported crash shortly after 3:00 p.m. on August 13...

Commercial vehicle compliance crackdown in Taos results in 27 trucks and drivers out-of-service

The New Mexico State Police (NMSP) inspected more than 150 commercial vehicles during a recent operation in the Taos area. As part of an operation focusing on "roadway safety and commercial vehicle compliance," NMSP's Commercial Vehicle Enforcement...

Watch the first of 200 wind turbine blades as its hauled across Australia

The first of 200 wind turbine blades has made it to its final destination after a long, oversize journey across Australia.  The wind turbine is part of a renewable energy project in New South Wales, Australia as...

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