Semi-truck fire shuts down I-40 eastbound in Arkansas
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. – Eastbound traffic flow has been impacted on Interstate 40 just outside of North Little Rock due to a semi-truck on fire.
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MDOT lifting restrictions for hauling fuel, battery materials on Ambassador Bridge Â
DETROIT, Mich. — The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will lift some restrictions on the transport of materials over the Ambassador Bridge in Detroit following
Padilla announces nearly $150 million for California zero-emission vehicle charging and fueling infrastructureÂ
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Alex Padilla has announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation will award $149.7 million for five California projects to build zero-emission
Averitt named 2024 Workplace Giving Partner of the Year for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Averitt Express has been named the 2024 Workplace Giving Partner of the Year by St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. “This is the
GMA seeks industry input on zero-emissions vehicle deployment
WASHINGTON —  The Center for Green Market Activation (GMA) has announced key milestones for its zero-emissions trucking program, GMA Trucking, that aims to scale adoption
Mystery truck driver saves mom and two children in flash flood
OXFORD, Conn. — An Oxford, Conn. woman is seeking help finding the truck driver who rescued her family from last week’s flash flooding. According to
Love’s celebrates professional drivers throughout September
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla.– Love’s Travel Stops is extending the National Truck Driver Appreciation Week celebrations with exclusive offers throughout September. All month, professional drivers can visit Love’s locations
Two semi-trucks involved in fatal crash in Oregon
UNION COUNTY, Ore. – The Oregon State Police (OSP) responded to a crash involving two semi-trucks, each towing 53-foot box trailers, on Interstate 84 near
Employee of Brooklyn moving company sentenced for defrauding customers, stealing over $3 million
BROOKLYN, N.Y. —  Andre Prince was sentenced on Wednesday by United States Circuit Judge Denny Chin to 24 months in prison for his participation in
Ontario truck driver arrested on drug charges at the border
BUFFALO, N.Y. — U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross has announced the arrest of Bashir Kasozi, 41, of Ontario, Canada, who was charged with the importation of
Pilot celebrates driver appreciation month with Road Warrior contest, free drinks, exclusive discounts
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Pilot is celebrating Driver Appreciation month by saying ‘Here’s to You’ to professional drivers with free drinks, special deals and the return
Semi-truck crash spills chemicals, catches fire in Georgia
COBB COUNTY, Ga. — Cobb County and Marietta, Ga. firefighters responded to the scene of a semi-truck crash on Interstate 75 South where the truck
LA freeway shut down at Stadium Way after semi-truck crash scatters fries across lanes
LOS ANGELES, Calif, — A semi-truck loaded with french fries crashed on the 5 Freeway in the Los Feliz neighborhood of Los Angeles leaving all
NTSB finds multiple safety lapses, including driver fatigue, in 2022 fatal collision between semi-truck and party bus
​​WASHINGTON — The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is recommending stronger state and federal regulations for motor carriers — particularly concerning driver hours of service
Cargo thefts peak Labor Day weekend; here’s how to help keep your cargo safe
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — CargoNet is issuing a critical advisory to the logistics industry regarding the increased risk of criminal theft activity during the upcoming Labor Day
CBP officers seize $3M in cocaine hidden in commercial charcoal shipment
RIO GRANDE CITY, Texas — The U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at Rio Grande City Port of Entry seized more
Navistar names Robert Oh as new CDIO for IT department
LISLE, Ill.  — Navistar has announced the appointment of Robert Oh as Chief Digital and Information Officer (CDIO) to lead the enterprise digital and information
Co-owner of shuttered Massachusetts trucking company pleads guilty to falsifying driving logsÂ
WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — The co-owner of a now-defunct trucking company pleaded guilty to three charges of making false statements after he falsified driving logs.Â
Former Missouri mayor sentenced in fraud scheme, identity theft of truckers
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – A former mayor and alderman of Willard, Mo., was sentenced in federal court on Monday for a five-year-long scheme in which he
JB Hunt awards $533K in scholarships
LOWELL, Ark. — J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. has awarded scholarships to 100 new recipients of the J.B. Hunt Scholarship for Families program, bringing the total educational financial assistance provided