Tag: New York Times

Video shows CHP using aerial unit to catch truck drivers skipping mandatory brake check areas

Laws & RegulationsAugust 8, 2026

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) took to the skies to catch semi truck drivers skipping mandatory brake check areas along I-80. On August 7, 2026, CHP's Gold Run Division partnered with CHP Air Operations and CHP's...

Construction logistics company owner admits to scheme to steal $1.35 million in COVID-19 relief funds

CoronavirusAugust 7, 2026

The owner of District Logistics LLC pleaded guilty to falsifying documents in order to fraudulently obtain more than $1 million in COVID-19-related business loans. On August 6, 2026, Robert A. Terrell, 51, pleaded guilty to wire...

Trump’s “Big Trucker” Friend Makes Another Appearance In NY Times Interview

Trucking NewsNovember 23, 2016

During an interview with the New York Times, President-Elect Trump once again made mention of his "big trucker" friend who is so worried about...

New York Times Takes On Shady Company’s Truck Rent To Own Practices

Trucking NewsApril 12, 2016

Out of desperation, a small-time trucker contacted the New York Times about the shady rent to own program of the American Truck Group. Driver James Bryant...

NY Times Op-Ed: 18 Wheelers Are Sweatshops

ResourcesMarch 9, 2016

A recent op-ed in the New York Times referred to 18 wheelers as "sweatshops" for the drivers inside and blamed inhumane working conditions for...

VIDEO: Trucker Makes Compilation Video To Show Dangerous Four Wheeler Driving

VideosDecember 14, 2015

In response to the strongly titled "Trucks Are Killing Us" op-ed that appeared in the New York Times that blamed truckers for unsafe driving and...

“Trucks Are Killing Us”: Trucking Industry Angered Over NY Times Op-Ed

BooksAugust 25, 2015

Members of the trucking industry are seething over a New York Times op-ed piece entitled "Trucks Are Killing Us" written by former American Trucking...