Semi truck catches fire on Interstate 40 in Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — One person was injured after a tractor-trailer crashed and caught fire early Wednesday morning, causing traffic delays on Interstate 40, Shelby County
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Trucker killed in collision with train in Arkansas
CLAY COUNTY, Ark. — One man is dead after a collision involving a tractor-trailer and a train. News outlets in Northeast Arkansas and Southeast Missouri
Diesel prices move up for second straight week
According to the US Energy Information Administration, diesel prices have ticked up once again. For the second straight week, the price for a gallon of
Canadian authorities nab big rigs with more than $40 million in cocaine
POINT EDWARD, Ontario — The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is announcing two significant seizures of cocaine that occurred at the Blue Water Bridge port
Six indicted for CDL bribery scheme
NEW ORLEANS, La. – Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced via press release that on Aug. 28 six individuals were indicted for a bribery
Virginia trucker admits to transporting minor for sex
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – A Virginia truck driver admitted to a federal judge last week that he had sexual contact in multiple states with a minor
US charges 3 human smugglers in mass casualty event in Mexico
The Justice Department announced last week that three Guatemalan nationals charged in connection with the Dec. 9, 2021 mass casualty event in Chiapas, Mexico, have
Several injured in Maryland crash involving big rig and ambulance
REISTERSTOWN, Md. — Two people were flown to hospitals and several others were injured in a crash Saturday night in Maryland involving an ambulance and
Interstate 57 in Illinois impacted after trailer loaded with cheese separates
NEOGA, Ill. — A commercial driver was uninjured after his trailer separated and overturned on Interstate 57 near Neoga, Ill. The incident occurred just after
Fentanyl positivity increasing in workplace drug tests
SECAUCUS, N.J — A study released last week has revealed some disturbing trends regarding workplace safety. The percentage of employees in the general U.S. workforce
Big rig hauling lithium-ion batteries crashes on I-40 in Tennessee
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. — Law enforcement authorities in Tennessee were busy on Thursday afternoon after an 18-wheeler hauling a 74,000 pound lithium-ion battery was involved
Florida AG going after employer of illegal U-turn driver
TAMPA, Fla. — During a press conference on Thursday in Tampa alongside Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister who announced the dismantling of a diesel theft
CBP intercepts big rig meth shipment in Texas
LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced that it had intercepted a load of methamphetamine. According to a news release, the seizure occurred at the
Florida law enforcement busts diesel theft ring
TAMPA, Fla. — A major diesel theft ring has been dismantled in Florida. In a news conference on Thursday, Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister laid
CBP finds $13 million in meth in load of broccoli
PHARR, Texas — U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility intercepted $13,233,900 worth of alleged
Diesel prices rise after weeks of declines
After two straight weeks of decline, diesel prices bounced back up by nearly three cents per gallon this week. That is according to the US
Nevada State Police assists in transporting ‘super load’
It was slow-going in Nevada on Tuesday. The Nevada Highway Patrol assisted in the safe movement of a “Super Load”. The route of travel for
Georgia Tech study shows East Coast gateway best choice for Atlanta cargo
SAVANNAH, Ga. – An independent research project unveiled some interesting findings in a press release by the Georgia Ports on Wednesday. Georgia Tech researchers found
Crashes decrease, DUI arrests up in California over Labor Day weekend
While the California Highway Patrol reported a drop in fatal crashes over the Labor Day weekend, arrests for driving under the influence were up. According
Fatal crash numbers down slightly in Georgia compared to last year
Labor Day weekend saw 284 crashes throughout the state of Georgia. Those crashes resulted in 15 deaths, and 151 injuries on Georgia highways, according to