Man trying to steal Freightliner tree-trimming truck at knifepoint dies after driver fights back, California sheriff says
California police are investigating an alleged armed carjacking attempt that turned fatal when the driver of a Freightliner work truck fought back against the...
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Truck driver charged after getting stuck on guardrail while attempting hairpin turn
A truck driver was charged after getting stuck on a no-trucks route in Caledon, Ontario, according to Canadian police. The incident took place on...
Toyota totaled by driver who tried to ‘thread the needle’ between two semi trucks at 90 MPH
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) responded to a reckless driving incident that ended with a Toyota crashing off the freeway into a field. On the...
Two arrested for stealing nine commercial vehicles from South Carolina county
Two men were arrested in connection with a major truck theft investigation in North Carolina and South Carolina. On July 24, 2026, the Florence...
USDOT campaign calls on military veterans to serve their countries again, this time as truck drivers
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) wants to woo more military veterans into the driver's seat of the nation's semi trucks. On July 24,...
Over 900 commercial vehicle violations uncovered by CHP’s Golden Gate Division during July CVSA blitz
The California Highway Patrol's (CHP) Golden Gate Division shared a peek at some of the violations discovered during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's Operation...
Freight broker C.H. Robinson hit with $604 million verdict over fatal Mississippi pileup
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. faces a multi-million dollar verdict related to a 2021 crash involving an independent motor carrier. In a July 23, 2026,...
License plate reader helps Florida police nab diesel theft suspect
Police in Volusia County, Florida, put the brakes on a suspect wanted for multiple diesel fuel thefts. On July 6 and July 12, Circle K...
Bill seeks to restrict federal access to AI-powered license plate readers, including Flock cameras
A Texas Congressman recently introduced a bill to provide drivers with more privacy protection from automated license plate readers (ALPRs) and other surveillance technologies. On...
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CHP knocks tractor trailer out-of-service for missing fifth wheel pivot pin
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) took enforcement action after finding a major equipment violation during a commercial vehicle inspection on a truck traveling through...
Over 4,000 commercial vehicles inspected during four state ‘Move Over’ enforcement campaign
Indiana State Police (ISP) released results from a five-day commercial vehicle enforcement effort that took place earlier this month in four states. The "Move...
I-80 Corridor Safety Initiative launched after commercial vehicle brake failure leads to multi-vehicle pileup
Officials in Placer County, California, have launched a safety campaign due to growing concern about commercial vehicle accidents along the I-80 corridor. On July...
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A "Check Your Height and Know It's Right" campaign to curb bridge strikes is currently underway in multiple states. From Monday, July 27, through Friday, July 31, state transportation agencies across the U.S. are taking part...
Love’s opens Illinois store with 85 truck parking spaces
Love’s Travel Stops recently opened a new truck stop in Rock Falls, Illinois, adding dozens of truck parking spaces to the company's network. The new Love's is located at 2801 Hoover Road in Rock Falls, off I-88...
Livestock hauler arrested for bypassing Florida ag inspection station after being denied entry over Screwworm papers
A man hauling livestock is accused of re-entering Florida after being denied entry due to lack of documentation required under the state's Screwworm emergency protections. The Florida's Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement (OALE) announced the arrest of...