Truck parking at I-80 rest area at mile marker 180 to close May 12
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Truck parking at the eastbound Interstate 80 rest area near Victor, Iowa (mile marker 180) will be closed beginning Monday, May
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Jason Holmes, Donovan Collins, Matt Harris honored as TCA Highway Angels
The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has recognized professional truck drivers Jason Holmes, Donovan Collins and Matt Harris as TCA Highway Angels because of their acts
Taking the Lead with TCA Chairman Karen Smerchek
You can truthfully say that Karen Smerchek was born to lead in the trucking industry: Her father founded Wisconsin-based Veriha Trucking in 1978 with just
NGT honors 16 fleets with Career Catalyst Awards for efforts to bring younger generation into the industry
LOUISVILLE, Ken. — The Next Generation in Trucking Association (NGT) is recognizing 16 fleets for their efforts to attract Gen Z and Millennials to the
Don’t forget CVSA’s International Roadcheck May 13-15
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) 2025 International Roadcheck is just round the corner. Are you ready to pass inspection? The dates and focus areas
Miles for Veterans: Trucking industry invited to participate in Route 66 virtual challenge
Rolling Strong Wellness, in partnership with Waypoint Vets, is preparing to kick off the Miles for Veterans: Waypoint Vets Route 66 Virtual Route Challenge. In
CVSA: Commercial drivers must be able to communicate in English to operate in US
Commercial drivers operating in the U.S. must be meet certain standards in English proficiency or be placed out of service (OOS), according to the Commercial
Risk mitigation: Take steps to help reduce risk factors, get better insurance rates
Each day, it seems, there’s a news story about a crash involving a semi-truck. While concern for the safety of the parties involved is paramount,
JB Hunt celebrates 54 safe drivers during 2025 Million Mile Walk of Fame
LOWELL, Ark. — Fifty-Four professional drivers were given the red carpet treatment at J.B. Hunt Transport Services’ headquarters to celebrate their outstanding safety records. Drivers
2025 Bulk Freight Conference brings bulk trucking industry together
BRANSON, Mo. — Nearly 600 carriers, brokers, shippers and owner-operators gathered at the Branson Convention Center April 16-18 for the 2025 Bulk Freight Conference. The
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
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.