Cargo theft: US legislators work to find solutions to increasingly sophisticated thievery
It’s an everyday occurrence: A driver pulls into a truck stop, intent on freshening up with a shower, a meal and a little shuteye before
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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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13 ways to improve safety in your cab
Commercial Truck Trader recently published a guide to cab safety detailing how drivers can practice to keep themselves safe inside the truck. Those tips range
Wyoming Transportation Commission awards $22 million in contracts
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Wyoming Transportation Commission awarded almost $22.82 million in contracts for nine Wyoming Department of Transportation construction projects during its April 17
CDOT survey connects drivers with cannabis safety
The Colorado Department of Transportation has done some research on marijuana safety — including safe driving. After three years of gathering feedback from budtenders and
2 teens dead after crash with big rig
Authorities in Massachusetts report that a crash involving an 18-wheeler on Monday has claimed the lives of two Massachusetts high school students. According to a
Diesel prices drop by 10 cents over period of 2 weeks
Diesel prices have dropped again for the second consecutive week. After a significant drop last week, prices fell another four cents. That adds up to
Big rig hauling paint cans catches fire on I-65 in Indiana
JASPER COUNTY, Ind. — Indiana State Police reported on Monday that its troopers responded to a vehicle fire on Interstate 65 in the southbound lanes
Georgia governor signs tort reform bills
ATLANTA — After going as far as threatening lawmakers with a special session, the Georgia’s governor’s self-proclaimed highest legislative priority came to fruition on Monday.
Tennessee DOT promoting highway work zone safety
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – In a recent announcement, the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) states it is joining states nationwide to ask motorists to “Work with
Border patrol finds over 90K Xanax pills
SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. — Interstate 5 in Southern California was the site last week of a major drug bust. According to a news release issued by
CBP gets more than 300 pounds of cocaine headed for Canada
DETROIT, Mich. — Agents in Michigan found more than 300 pounds of cocaine in a tractor trailer on Tuesday. U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP)
CBP ‘squashes’ drug shipment in Texas
PHARR, Texas — Customs and Border Patrol agents came across more than just a shipment of squash recently. According to a press release, agents at
Resurfacing project beginning this month in Colorado
DELTA COUNTY, Colo.— According to a press release issued on Tuesday, the Colorado Department of Transportation, along with its contract partner United Companies, will begin
Diesel prices fall back after rise a week ago
Diesel prices have fluctuated in recent weeks. This week, the trend is downward. The average price per gallon fell this week on the national level
CBP finds $14 million in drugs aboard big rig in Texas
PHARR, Texas — Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) agents made a major drug bust in Texas recently. CBP officers at the Pharr International Bridge cargo
Interstate shut down in Alabama after semi versus bus crash on Sunday; bus driver killed
HEFLIN, Ala. — One man is dead after a crash on Interstate 20 on Sunday afternoon. According to multiple media reports, a two-vehicle crash on
Overnight blockage of Atlanta connector cleared after crash involving semi
ATLANTA — According to a news report from Fox 5 television station in Atlanta, all lanes are have re-opened after a crash on the Downtown
Big rig hauling ‘very large load of cheese’ overturns in Ohio
KENWOOD, Ohio — According to a news report from WKRC in Ohio, a crash involving a semi truck and trailer closed the southbound lanes of
ATA backing federal cargo theft legislation
WASHINGTON — Legislation is being considered at the federal level sponsored by a bipartisan, bicameral group of lawmakers titled Combating Organized Retail Crime Act. The
Arkansas passes legislation for English language proficiency requirement
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – A piece of legislation relating to English language proficiency was passed this week by the Arkansas legislature. HB 1745 was passed