Drug trafficker who used big rigs pleads guilty in federal court
ATLANTA – Federal authorities say a “high-level drug trafficker” who used 18-wheelers to traffic drugs from Mexico into the Atlanta area has pleaded guilty to
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Man dies after rear-ending semi with pickup truck in Louisiana
MINDDEN, La. – An Arkansa man is dead after a crash with an 18-wheeler on a Louisiana interstate. According to a news release from the
Florida’s DeSantis vetoes bill that would put CDL programs in prisons
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently halted a bill that would have put CDL training in Florida prisons. The CS/CS/HB 325 entitled the Education and Workforce
As oil prices bounce, diesel prices continue free fall
Diesel prices continue falling by double digits. According to the weekly report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (USEIA), the national price for a gallon
Traffic stop leads to shooting on I-85 south of Atlanta
COWETA COUNTY, Ga. — Interstate 85 south of Atlanta was the scene of a shooting involving local law enforcement. Coweta County, Georgia deputies conducted a
Trucker seriously hurt after crash sets cab on fire in Georgia
TALLAPOOSA, Ga. — A truck driver was severely injured in a crash in rural Georgia that occurred Monday afternoon. According to a Newstalk WLBB report,
Arkansas law enforcement battling drunk driving during Independence Day holiday
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The state of Arkansas is announcing its commitment to battling drunk driving, especially on holidays. The July 4 holiday is no
Holiday travelers will not be delayed by construction in Tennessee
NASHVILLE – Road construction won’t slow motorists across Tennessee over the July 4 holiday. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) announced in a Monday press
Gaining ground: CORCA legislation could be a valuable tool in fight against cargo theft
Cargo theft has become an increasingly high-tech operation. The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) calculates that cargo theft is costing the trucking industry over $18
CBP makes 2 drug busts in one day in Texas
LAREDO, Texas — Two drug busts at the U.S.- Mexican border highlighted a productive month of June for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
CBP: Even U.S. origin dogs must be inspected for re-entry from Mexico
WASHINGTON — Traveling with dogs, even those who have originated in the United States, must pass inspection and meet certain standards when crossing the U.S.-
Driver injured, cited in New York big rig rollover
SAUGERTIES, New York — A truck driver was cited after her rig overturned in New York. According to a press release from the New York
Trucker unaccounted for in fiery crash with train in Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. — A truck driver is unaccounted for after a fiery crash with a train in southwest Atlanta on Friday morning. It is the
Semi stuck on railroad tracks gets hit by train in Georgia
FAIRBURN, Ga. — A crash involving a train and big rig occurred on Thursday afternoon in Fairburn, Ga., just south of Atlanta. Fairburn Police Chief
Indiana police investigating another road rage shooting on I-80
LAKE COUNTY, Ind. – For the second time in two weeks, the Indiana State Police (ISP) is investigating a road rage incident on Interstate 80.
CVSA releases results of Human Trafficking Awareness initiative
According to numbers released by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), 56 jurisdictions throughout North America participated in this year’s Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative, which
Pedestrian killed after being hit by semi truck in Oregon
KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore. – An Oregon man was killed Monday night after being hit by an 18-wheeler. According to a press releae from the Oregon
Connecticut man facing federal fraud charges
A federal investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Connecticut man last month. According to a media release from the Department of Transportation’s Office
Police say trucker failed to yield in Missouri crash
GASCONADE COUNTY, Mo. — An SUV driver was injured in a crash with an 18-wheeler in Missouri. The Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) and the
Diesel prices continue to plunge
Diesel prices continue to drop by double digits. The national price for a gallon of diesel fell this week from $5.059 to $4.832. As has