Missouri police report 5 deaths on state roads during the New Year’s holiday
The state of Missouri reported that five people died and 87 were injured in 187 traffic crashes during the 2026 New Year’s holiday counting period,
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Georgia reports nine dead on state’s roads over New Year’s holiday travel period
The Georgia Department of Public Safety (DPS) has issued its final statistics on traffic fatalities and deaths as well as the number of violations on
Fair Chance Recruiting: Hiring justice-impacted CDL drivers may be solution to turnover for some carriers
Many fleet operators and human resources professionals agree that driver turnover and a lack of qualified applicants available to fill open positions is an ongoing
New York driver indicted after April fatality into bobtail rig following police chase
NEWBURGH, New York — One man has been indicted by a grand jury on numerous felonies after he led a police chase that caused a
One killed in crash with tanker in Louisiana
GEISMAR, La. – One man is dead after a crash on Sunday that involved a tanker truck in Louisiana. According to a release from the
Indiana police find $7 million in cocaine during big rig inspection, drivers on ICE hold
PUTNAM COUNTY, Ind. — A routine DOT inspection proved more than routine. Indiana State Police (ISP) issued a press release on Sunday morning detailing a
One area in Georgia was scene of 2 rollover big rig crashes in 1 day
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. — Firefighters from Catoosa County, Ga. worked two separate big-rig rollover accidents in one day in the same general area of Interstate
Arkansas authorities report two major pot seizures
Authorities in Arkansas report a pair of major pot busts this week along Interstate 40 which yielded a total of more than 1,000 pounds of
Trucker hits utility pole in Wisconsin
DANE COUNTY, Wisc. — Wisconsin State Police (WSP) says it is investigating a crash which occurred earlier on Friday along I-39/90 northbound near County Road
Arkansas hit-and-run trucker tracked down
PINE BLUFF, Ark. — Arkansas State Police says it got its man. In a release issued Friday evening, the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division
Missouri police chase bobtail rig
MONTGOMERY CITY, Mo. — Christmas morning was a wild ride for members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) when troopers were engaged in a
New York boasts significant infrastructure improvements
ALBANY, New York — Transportation infrastructure was a key accomplishment for the state of New York in 2025. A media release from Governor Kathy Hochul’s
Colorado State Police urges pedestrian safety
Drivers aren’t the only ones at greater risk on the roads in winter. Colorado State Patorl (CSP) issued warnings to those walking along roadways as
Big rig catches fire in New York
PARISH, New York — A strange noise turned into disaster for a Canadian truck driver in New York. Last Sunday at approximately 4:56 a.m., New
Tennessee sees significant drop in driver deaths
According to data from the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, the state of Tennessee recorded a significant decline in traffic fatalities in 2025.
CBP finds 935 pounds of cocaine in cargo trailer
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers seized about 935 pounds (424 kilograms) bricks of cocaine hidden inside a flatbed
Arkansas police looking for big rig involved in hit-and-run crash
PINE BLUFF, Ark – Police in Arkansas are looking for a semi truck they believe was involved in a crash in Interstate 530 near Pine
Marijuana charges against Indiana trucker modified
CLAY COUNTY, Ind. – Charges against an Indiana trucker have been amended after further investigation by the Indian State Police (ISP). On December 28, ISP
One dead in Indiana crash on Interstate 80
One person is dead after a crash involving a car and semi truck. Indiana State Police (ISP) stated on a Facebook post that the incident
Wyoming law enforcement to step up traffic patrols for NYE
CASPER, Wyo. – Law enforcement in Wyoming are increasing efforts for the New Year’s Day holiday. A press release issued by the Wyoming Department of