Rig hauling toilet paper and paper towels catches fire in North Carolina
ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. — A television station in North Carolina reported that a tractor-trailer carrying toilet paper and paper towels caught fire on Interstate 85
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EXCLUSIVE: ATA economist says trucking economy is uncertain
Depending on where one might read, watch or listen to news, there are varying reports about the state and health of the US economy. On
CBP finds cocaine in big rig in Texas
EAGLE PASS, Texas — A tractor-trailer was found by the Customs and Border Patrol with nearly a half million dollars worth of in cocaine last
Two border stops equal 2 big rigs found carrying meth
CALEXICO, Calif., — Meth isn’t just crystalized as border authorities can confirm after a bust this week in California. In fact, there were two meth
NTSB recommends 68 Bridges in US be evaluated for risk of collapse from vessel strike
WASHINGTON — The bridge collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge near Baltimore has prompted a study of bridges across the country that might be
Wednesday wildfires close highways in Arkansas
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Forestry Division says as of 8 p.m. on Wednesday, they were actively working 54 wildfires across the state. Television stations
Another $524M for North Carolina Helene recovery OK’d by legislators
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina lawmakers agreed Wednesday to spend another $524 million on still-pressing needs from Hurricane Helene’s historic flooding nearly six months ago, with
Kenworth to retire 3 legacy models
KIRKLAND, Wash. – Kenworth announced it will end production of its legacy 1.9-meter cab Class 8 trucks, which includes Kenworth’s W900 (W900L and W900B models),
Veriha named to lead Truckload Carriers Association as new Chairman
PHOENIX, Ariz. — In wrapping up their annual convention in Phoenix, the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) announced its new Chairman. President and owner of Veriha
Diesel drops again for the third straight week
Diesel prices are falling once again. For three straight weeks, prices are down. For three straight weeks, every region is reporting a decrease. Prices have
Indiana police investigating death of trucker at I-70 weigh station
VIGO COUNTY, Ind. — Indiana troopers are looking into the death of truck driver found at a weigh station near the Indiana-Illinois state line. Putnamville
Arizona DPS releases details of fatality that involved 2 semi trucks
WILLIAMS, Ariz. — More details were released regarding a multi-vehicle, weather-related fatality in Arizona last week. The Arizona Department of Public Safety also identified the
Arizona crash involving 18 vehicles kills 2 people
WILLIAMS, Ariz. — According to a news report in Arizona, two people died in a crash involving 18 vehicles on Interstate 40 near Williams on
Arkansas Governor declares state of emergency
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders issued an executive order on Saturday declaring a state of emergency after tornados hit the state
Truck driver arrested after massive Texas fatality
AUSTIN, Texas — According to an Austin television station, Austin police said at least five people died and 11 were hurt in a crash involving
CBP gets more than $2.4 Million in meth in Texas
PHARR, Texas — Drug seizures in Texas continue. U.S. Customs and Border Protection reported on Wednesday that officers at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility
Peterbilt moves forward with Bendix partnershipÂ
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — When Peterbilt hit the exhibition floor at the the American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) 2025 Technology and Maintenance Council (TMC) meeting, it did so with
New safety, fuel efficiency drive launch of new Volvo VNR
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The new Volvo VNR made a splash during the kickoff to the American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) 2025 Technology and Maintenance Council (TMC)
TMC opens 2025 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tech and the trucking industry will be on display this week. The American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council opened on Monday
‘Truck Stop Serial Killer’ sentenced to 65 years in third murder conviction
The man known as the Truck Stop Serial Killer was convicted of another murder in January. This week, he was sentenced for the third murder