CBP finds ‘coke’ in a big rig hauling soda
ROMA, Texas — U.S. Customs and Border Protection at Roma Port of Entry seized more than $2.8 million in cocaine in a single enforcement action,
Bruce Guthrie
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- Bruce Guthrie is an award-winning journalist who has lived in three states including Arkansas, Missouri and Georgia. During his nearly 20-year career, Bruce has served as managing editor and sports editor for numerous publications. He and his wife, Dana, who is also a journalist, are based in Carrollton, Georgia.
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Pickup vs. Freightliner: Crash shuts down portion of Indiana Toll Road
ElKHART COUNTY, Ind. — Troopers from the Indiana State Police Toll Road Post reportedly responded to a personal injury crash between a semi and a
Ohio to add 1,400 new truck parking spaces across state
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Trucking Association (OTA) issued its approval to Governor Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) for launching an
One dead in crash on Interstate 290
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. (WGN) – One person has died after a crash on I-290 West in Schaumburg. According to a report from WGN in Chicago, the
Diesel prices fall slightly after weeks of increases
After several weeks of increases, diesel prices fell slightly. The national average per gallon dropped from $3.812 to $3.805. All regions fell by a cent
Police investigating fatality in Wyoming at truck stop
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — One person died after a crash in a Wyoming truck stop. The incident occurred on July 15 at approximately 6:06 PM, where
Georgia Ports container trade up 8.6 percent in Fiscal Year 2025
SAVANNAH, Ga. – The ports of Georgia have not slowed down in Fiscal Year 2025. The Georgia Ports Authority moved 5.7 million twenty-foot equivalent container
Big rig explosion and multi-vehicle accident closes portion of I-59 in Mississippi
HATTIESBURG, Miss.- Interstate 59 was closed between Evelyn Gandy Parkway (exit 69) and US 49 (exit 67) due to an 18-wheeler catching fire after a
Six dead in crash on I-485 near Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Six people died in a deadly crash in Charlotte, NC over the weekend. State troopers say two vehicles collided Saturday on I-485
Motorcycle rider dead after attempting to pass between 2 big rigs in New York
LAFAYETTE, NY — A motorcycle rider is dead after a collision that involved a pair of tractor-trailer drivers. New York State Police say the preliminary
Two truckers dead in fiery Mississippi crash
ATTALA COUNTY, Miss. – The Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) responded to a fatal crash involving two 18-wheelers and a vehicle. WJTV reported the crash. The
South Carolina crashes on I-95 involving multiple semis leave 2 dead
COLLETON COUNTY, SC — Two people were killed in multi-vehicle crashes on Interstate 95 in Colleton County, South Carolina on Tuesday. One of the two
Automation and AI play separate roles in trucking industry
In a recent webinar on Driving Success, DQM Connect tackled the issue of artificial intelligence (AI) in trucking. This particular webinar specifically touched trucking compliance
Big rig tires catch fire on Tennessee highway
Blown tire parts from a big rig reportedly hit a sedan on Interstate 24 near Clarksville, Tenn. which, according to reports from clarksvillenow.com then turned
Man died in crash involving dump truck and semi in Maine
STETSON, Maine — A man reportedly died on the way to the hospital after the dump truck he was driving got hit by a tractor-trailer
Wyoming Transportation Commission awards Green River Tunnel emergency contract
GREEN RIVER, Wyo. – The Wyoming Transportation Commission awarded an emergency bid relating to the Interstate 80 Green River Tunnel during its regular business meeting
Averitt recognized on Tennessee REWARD Honor Roll
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Averitt is on a hot streak. The company has been named to the Tennessee Bureau of Workers’ Compensation’s REWARD Honor Roll, marking
Tandem trailer hits guardrail on I-30, causes fire in Arkansas
TEXARKANA, Ark. (KSLA) – Drivers on Interstate 30 at the Arkansas-Texas state line saw a large fire on Wednesday. Police say an 18-wheeler fire occurred
Truck driver rescued after being trapped in Wisconsin crash
FOND DU LAC, Wisc. — According to a report from WLUK in Green Bay, Wisc., a truck driver was rescued after he was trapped under
Small car rear ends tractor trailer in Indiana
FORT WAYNE, Ind. — According to a report from WPTA in Indiana, one person is dead, and all westbound lanes of U.S. 30 are closed