New York police identify deceased truck driver who crashed into home
The New York State Police stated that a deceased driver of a commercial vehicle has been identified. Police say John P. O’Brien, 74 of Wynantskill,
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Family of Memphis wrong-way driver speaks out
WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. — A family member of a man who drove his big rig the wrong way on the Arkansas-Memphis bridge on Interstate 55
Maximize your TCA membership
The bottom line: What can TCA do for you? The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) knows that when it comes to deciding to join a trade
Nearly 50 pounds of fentanyl found in car hauler in Oklahoma
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol posted on social media of a major fentanyl bust earlier this month. According to a media release posted to Facebook, on
Semi truck strike leaves Michigan bridge damaged, road closed
ALLEGAN COUNTY, Mich. — Multiple media outlets in Michigan reported that a piece of equipment on the trailer of a semi-truck slammed into the 146th
Two dead in Memphis semi truck crash
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — According to a Memphis news report, two people are dead after a semi-truck crashed into the end of an overpass and caught
TDOT: No lane closures for Labor Day holiday weekend
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – As has been customary practice, the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) announced this week that it will halt all lane closure activity
Colorado DOT launching campaign against speeding
Speed was a factor in 237 fatalities last year, and 1,274 people have died on Colorado roads in speeding-related crashes over the last five years.
Diesel prices fall, but only slightly
Diesel prices fell again this week, but not quite as sharply as the previous weeks. The national average for a gallon of diesel in the
Duffy: Comply with ELP or lose federal funding; trucking industry reacts
WASHINGTON — U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy is accusing three states of failing to adopt and enforce English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for commercial
Work zone enforcement stepping up in Ohio
With travel amping up for Labor Day, the Ohio Turnpike and the Ohio State Highway Patrol are teaming up to amp up and prioritize safety
Georgia Ports economic impact jumps 7% in 2024
SAVANNAH, Ga – The Georgia Ports has made its mark in 2024, at least that is what a news release stated on Tuesday. The release
Louisiana State Police looking into shooting on Highway 49
DESOTO PARISH, La. — One man is dead in a deputy-involved shooting on Interstate 49 on Sunday. In a media release on Facebook, the Louisiana
Big rig bursts into flames after hitting median in Tampa
TAMPA, Fla. – According to a media report from Fox13 news in Tampa, a big rig driver was injured and taken to the hospital after
Interstate 55 bridge connecting Memphis to Arkansas named Kings Crossing
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) and the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) announced this week that the new iconic Interstate 55
Tennessee partnering with other agencies for Highway 22 enforcement saturation
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Obion County Sheriff’s Office is calling next weekend a “West Tennessee Saturation.” In a press release, the OCSO announced a collaborative
Trucking Cares Foundation commemorates National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day
NEW YORK, NY. — Against one of the world’s most iconic backdrops, the Trucking Cares Foundation joined Facing Fentanyl and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
Transportation Commission awards $22.7 million in highway contracts in August
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – More work is coming to highway projects in Wyoming. The Wyoming Transportation Commission awarded $22.7 million in contracts for seven Wyoming Department
Police looking at possible semi truck in Georgia hit and run
The Georgia Department of Public Safety (DPS) is asking for help from the public in a hit-and-run investigation in June. DPS says its Specialized Collision
Truckers accused in cocaine smuggling ring
ST. LOUIS – Five people, including truck drivers, accused of involvement in a drug distribution ring that smuggled kilograms of cocaine to St. Louis and