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
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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
CBP arrests Canadian citizen after finding pills in cab of commercial vehicle
OGDENSBURG, N.Y. – Law enforcement near the Canadian border made an arrest of a Canadian citizen with a large amount of narcotics in the cab
First alternate: What’s the most viable replacement for traditional diesel fuel?
The long-term future of emission standards is still up in the air after President Donald Trump’s election to the Oval Office, but the trucking industry
Winds topple semi trucks, uproot trees in Kansas
Officials in Missouri warned on Tuesday of high winds that could affect “high-profile” vehicles including semi trucks. What Missouri officials were worried about actually happened
CBP makes significant drug bust on Interstate 5 in California
SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. – Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) agents have seized a huge stash of narcotics on a major interstate in California. According to
Diesel prices plummet after rise in previous week
After two straight weeks of increases in per gallon price, diesel has fallen again. The US Energy Information Administration reports a decrease of approximately six