Tractor-trailer driver facing intoxication manslaughter charge in deadly Texas collision
HOUSTON — A tractor-trailer driver is charged with intoxication manslaughter in connection to a Monday crash that left a woman dead on a Texas freeway.
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Governor, INDOT award more than $107 million through Community Crossings
Muncie, Ind. – Indiana Gov. Eric J. Holcomb and Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) Commissioner Mike Smith have announced that 224 Indiana cities, towns and counties received
Montana officials urge drivers to move over for accidents after semi’s close call with wrecker crew
RURAL MONTANA — The Montana Highway Patrol (MHP) is reminding drivers to move over for emergency vehicles after a collision between a semi-truck and a
Spending by freight shippers remains high; volume drops slightly
MINNEAPOLIS — The volume of truck freight shipments dropped for the second consecutive quarter and spending by shippers remained at record levels in the first
Former trucking company owner charged in $40M Ponzi Scheme
NEW YORK — A former New York trucking company owner has been indicted for conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud and aggravated identity theft
Veteran Carriers donates $20K to Georgia tornado victims
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Veteran Carriers, a Savannah trucking company owned by retired U.S. Air Force Tactical Air Control Party’s veterans (TACP) Cliff White and Rob
MVT Solutions testing demonstrates fuel savings for rear trailer device
LAS CRUCES, N.M. — MVT Solutions on Tuesday, April 19, announced the test results for Aerovolution’s Booster-Tail for Class 8 tractor-trailers. The Booster-Tail, located at
Police exchange gunfire with suspect during alleged attempt to steal big rig
GARDEN CITY, Ga. — A man who allegedly tried to steal a semi-truck reportedly fired on police in a Monday morning incident in Garden City,
Virginia State Police counting on truckers to help fight human trafficking
ROANOKE, Va. — In partnership with U.S. Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign and Virginia Trucking Association (VTA), the Virginia State Police (VSP) will be
6-State Trooper Project netted arrests for drugs, weapons
COLUMBUS — The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) and other members of the 6-State Trooper Project recently collaborated to remove drugs and illegal weapons from
FMCSA responds to suggestions about teen driving program
WASHINGTON – The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has answered several comments filed as part of the public comment period for the new Safe
Michigan governor announces multiple road rebuilding projects
LANSING, Mich. — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Monday that multiple road rebuilding projects are expected to begin. The projects include U.S. 23 resurfacing and
Georgia governor issues state of emergency targeting supply chain crisis
ATLANTA — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp issued a State of Emergency aimed at supply chain issues, which went into effect on Saturday. The executive order
Ohio governor announces multi-million dollar increase for bridge projects
COLUMBUS – Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced Monday that he is increasing Ohio’s yearly funding allocation for local bridge projects by $47.5 million for the next
Tractor-trailer driver charged in death of Pennsylvania siblings
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — A tractor-trailer driver was charged Thursday in the fiery 2021 crash that led to the death of a brother and sister
18-wheeler blowout leads to man’s death on I-10 in San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO – A man is dead after an 18-wheeler had a blowout and crashed into his car and another vehicle on Interstate 10 in San
Freightflow completes integration with Trucker Tools Smart Capacity®
RESTON, Va. and RENO, Nev. — Trucker Tools announced Thursday it had completed integration of its platform with leading transportation management software provider Freightflow. Reno,
Torc announces advisory council to foster collaboration with existing logistics companies
Blacksburg, Va. – Torc Robotics has announced the launch of the Torc Autonomous Advisory Council in support of its goal to be the first scalable,
TruckPro acquires Young’s Gear Denali Drivelines
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — TruckPro, LLC has announced the acquisition of the assets related to the operations of Young’s Gear Denali Drivelines, Inc., owned by Daryl
Martin Brower integrates first Volvo VNR electric into its Montreal fleet to serve McDonald’s Canada supply chain
MONTREAL — Volvo Trucks North America customer Martin Brower, a leading supply chain solutions provider for restaurant chains around the world, has introduced its first