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
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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
Yes, tread on me: Tire health becoming emphasis for inspectors?
How important are the tires and the wheels that roll under every driver and passenger? Important enough that states and the federal government have guidelines
Pilot opening new location in Colorado
HUDSON, Colo. — In a press statement issued on Wednesday, Pilot announced expansion with the opening of a new travel center in Hudson, Colorado. “Conveniently
Train collision with big rig shuts down roadway for several hours
ALLENTOWN, Penn. — A Norfolk Southern freight train has collided with a tractor-trailer on Tuesday morning in Allentown, Penn., according to a report from Lehigh
CBP finds cocaine in big rig in Texas
LAREDO, Texas — Nearly a half million dollars in cocaine was seized in Texas over the weekend. According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of
Are carriers optimistic about trucking industry’s future?
BOISE, Idaho — With a new presidential administration has taken hold, and the trucking industry appears to be in the throws of change, is there
NMFTA implements NMFC changes
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. (NMFTA) has announced recently what it called “the successful implementation of one of the most
Diesel prices continue to move upward
Diesel prices are continuing to trend upward. The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported this week that the national average price jumped again, this time
Arkansas police release more information on fatal crashes on I-30
FULTON, Ark. – The investigation is continuing after a series of crashes on Interstate 30 in Arkansas on Monday morning. The Arkansas State Police (ASP)