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...
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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...
Pennsylvania Turnpike announces toll increase going into effect in 2027
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) recently announced a toll increase going into effect in early 2027. Starting on January 3, 2027, tolls on the...
Concrete truck driver called out for limping on blown tire on Arizona highway
Arizona authorities are reminding commercial vehicle drivers of the dangers of driving on a blown tire after catching a cement truck trying to make...
Michigan troopers seize marijuana and $346K in cash from semi truck that bypassed I-75 weigh station
A truck driver was taken to jail after troopers located marijuana and a large quantity of cash during a traffic stop that was initiated...
Iowa troopers stop oversized load weighing 118,500 pounds traveling on interstate without a permit
An unpermitted oversized load was halted by state police during a commercial vehicle weight enforcement detail on an Iowa interstate . On July 22, 2026,...
Staging a crash with a semi truck to become a federal crime under new bill
Lawmakers introduced a bill to increase the criminal penalties for individuals who intentionally cause crashes with commercial vehicles. On July 22, 2026, Senator Ashley...
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Construction on I-75 truck-only lanes in Georgia set to start in 2027
The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) released a timeline for the construction of truck-only lanes along the I-75 corridor. GDOT recently released a projected...
USDOT boss shares ‘Tale of Two Truckers’ video calling out unqualified CDL drivers
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy shared a short video to highlight the problems caused by shady carriers and unqualified commercial driver's license (CDL) holders....
BUILD America 250 Act: What’s in the $580 Billion Highway Bill for Truckers
Content Sponsored By Drivers Legal Plan A sweeping, five-year highway funding package is moving through Congress and if it becomes law, it will touch everything...
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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, Securities and Exchange Commission filing, C.H. Robinson informed federal authorities that a...
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 gas stations in Deltona and DeLand discovered the loss of approximately 300...
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 July 15, Rep. Keith Self (TX-03) introduced the Protecting Rights in Video...