CBP seizes cocaine from commercial trucks at Mexico and Canada borders
PHARR, Texas, and DETROIT — Cocaine hidden in commercial trucks was seized by U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) agents at both the U.S./Mexico and
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- Linda Garner-Bunch has been with The Trucker since 2020, picking up the reins as managing editor in 2022. Linda has nearly 40 years of experience in the publishing industry, covering topics from the trucking and automotive industry to employment, real estate, home decor, crafts, cooking, weddings, high school sports — you name it, she’s written about it. She is also an experienced photographer, designer and copy editor who has a heartfelt love for the trucking industry, from the driver’s seat to the C-suite.
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Dead reckoning: Navy veteran finds path to CBP role via SkillBridge program
Growing up in South Philadelphia, Sunny Lam’s journey to success at U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) was anything but guaranteed. Lam’s childhood was not
Wrong-way driver arrested after crashing into big rig on US 101 in California
The driver of a silver Chevrolet Equinox was arrested on suspicion of DUI following a wrong-way crash on U.S. 101, according to the California Highway
California’s AB33 clears committee; requires human operators in autonomous delivery vehicles
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California’s Assembly Bill 33 (AB33) passed through the state’s Committee on Transportation following a hearing and testimonies on Tuesday, April 21, 2025.
TANY vows to continue fight against congestion tolling as NYC ignores April 20 deadline to halt
On April 17, Following the dismissal of all lawsuits challenging New York City’s congestion pricing program by U.S. District Court Judge Lewis Liman, the Trucking
Overturned truck spills 18 tons of asphalt on I-440 in Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A truck overturned, spilling 18 tons of asphalt across Interstate 440 eastbound at Springer Boulevard, according to a post on X
$150 million earmarked for port of entry project; DOT says new facility will improve freight movement
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has promised a $150 million federal grant to construct a new road and port of entry facility
USDOT repeals Biden-era greenhouse gas emissions rule
WASHINGTON — A Biden-era rule regarding greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions will never be implemented, according to a final rule posted in the Federal Register on
FMCSA voids more than 15k medical certificates issued by 2 Houston-area examiners
WASHINGTON — A total of 15,225 unexpired medical certifications issued by two Houston-area providers between March 2023 and March 2025 were voided by the Federal
761 pounds of liquid meth valued at nearly $7k found in tractor-trailer’s fuel tanks
MURRIETA, Calif. — U.S. Border agents from the San Diego Sector halted a hefty load of liquid methamphetamine hidden inside a semi-truck on April 8.
Check out the winners from the MATS 2025 PKY Truck Beauty Contest
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The winners of the PKY Truck Beauty Contest, part of the 2025 Mid America Trucking Show, were announced Saturday, March 30. The
In life and trucking, freedom isn’t always free
SPONSORED BY LANDSTAR Freedom has always been a powerful motivator for drivers that’s closely tied to the soul of trucking. A 2021 study of owner-operators
Everyday heroes: Truck drivers honored as TCA’s Highway Angels of the Year
PHOENIX — Three professional truck drivers — Jason Corino, Michael Dorsey and Daljit Sohi — have been honored by the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) as
EPA will ‘reconsider’ emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks, says Zeldin
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is reconsidering the Biden-Harris administration’s greenhouse emissions standards that are set to go into effect for model-year
SheDrives NFI: Providing women with the resources to succeed in trucking
SPONSORED BY NFI INDUSTRIES Just a couple of decades ago, women were a rarity in the trucking industry, especially when it came to sitting in
A year to remember: Outgoing TCA chairman John Culp reflects on his tenure
During the Truckload Carriers Association’s (TCA) annual convention, slated for March 15-18 in Phoenix, chairman John Culp will pass the torch to incoming chair Karen
Don’t miss Oz Pearlman and Jermy Gutsche during Truckload 2025: Phoenix!
Are you ready? The Truckload Carriers Association’s (TCA) annual convention kicks off Saturday, March 15, in Phoenix! Join more than 1,500 industry leaders at the
Top 5 legal issues facing trucking: New presidential administration could bring about changes in regulations
There’s no question that the landscape of trucking will change as Version 2.0 of the Trump administration takes shape in Washington. Many analysts believe hope
Double Nickel launches Virtual Recruiter tool for hiring
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Double Nickel, a technology company focused on driver recruiting solutions, has announced the launch of its Virtual Recruiter, which the company says
TCA Highway Angels: Providing shelter and saving lives in the midst of a storm
On Thursday, September 26, 2024, Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend region as a Category 4 storm. It was the first storm of