Truck driver arrested after Florida ag inspectors find ‘handwritten tag,’ 5-years expired registration, cocaine
The Florida Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement (OALE) arrested a truck driver on a felony drug charge after cocaine was discovered during an agricultural...
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Senate bill takes aim at chameleon carriers plaguing the trucking industry
Legislation introduced in the Senate seeks to increase detection and enforcement of unsafe trucking companies that change their names to evade regulators, often known...
Two arrested for trying to steal 32,000 pounds of precious metal with 18 wheeler, Texas police say
Two suspects were arrested in Sealy, Texas, for a major cargo theft attempt that was thwarted by police. Police launched an investigation after receiving...
Steer tire blowout crash in Arizona reveals no CDL, medical certificate, registration, or operating authority
Arizona troopers found numerous violations while responding to a semi truck that crashed after a steer tire blowout. On July 25, 2026, a non-injury...
Truckers sue AI dash cam company over ‘mass surveillance’ on a ‘massive scale’
A lawsuit filed by truck drivers accuses a popular fleet and driver management technology company of improperly collecting license plate data and "surreptitiously tracking...
Iowa troopers catch truck driver limping to shop with flat tire and alignment issue
The Iowa State Patrol (ISP) removed a semi trailer from the road for multiple safety violations this week. On Sunday, July 26, 2026, an...
Two truck drivers cited for using restricted Hopland Pass, CHP says
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) recently ticketed a pair of truck drivers caught using a steep and narrow restricted roadway. On July 27, 2026,...
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...
Motorist arrested for drunk driving after crashing into semi truck on Indiana Toll Road
A motorist who collided with a semi truck was arrested for drunk driving, according to Indiana State Police (ISP). Early in the afternoon on...
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Gordie Howe International Bridge opens to car and truck traffic
The Gordie Howe International Bridge officially opened to commercial vehicle and passenger vehicle traffic on Monday. On July 27, 2026, the Gordie Howe International Bridge...
Volvo and Mack Trucks roll out DEF inducement software updates to comply with EPA guidance
Volvo and Mack Trucks announced updates to Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) inducement software in order to provide truckers with relief from sudden slowdowns and...
Multiple states join vehicle height awareness campaign to stop bridge strikes
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...
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The California Highway Patrol (CHP) issued a reminder about the state's speed limit for commercial vehicles after catching a truck driver traveling at 36 m.p.h. over the legal limit in the Santa Barbara area. Troopers caught...
Fireworks company says hours-of-service rule relief needed to stage Independence Day displays
A fireworks display company told the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) that without an exemption from hours-of-service (HOS) regulations, Independence Day pyrotechnics shows would not be possible in multiple states. Precision Fireworks LLC asked FMCSA for...
CVSA’s trucker brake blitz is just weeks away
Truckers across North America should make sure their brakes are in top shape ahead of an upcoming Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) inspection and enforcement campaign. The CVSA's Brake Safety Week 2026 is taking place August 23...