Chase of stolen semi ends in blaze, teargas deployment, hail of gunfire
BERNE, Ind. – Indiana State Police (ISP) say the pursuit of a stolen semi-truck on Tuesday ended with the rig in flames, tear gas being
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I-84 reopens through eastern Oregon
EASTERN, Ore. — The Interstate 84 westbound freeway has reopened in eastern Oregon after a major winter storm hit on Monday. According to the Oregon
2021 commercial vehicle markets strong on demand, constrained by supply chains
COLUMBUS, Ind. – In the release of its Commercial Vehicle Dealer Digest, ACT Research reported that supply-chain constraints kept a lid on the industry’s ability
International Roadcheck date set for May
WASHINGTON — The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced this year’s International Roadcheck dates as May 17-19. International Roadcheck is 72-hour high-visibility, high-volume commercial
Powerful storm creates dangerous travel conditions
|UPDATE| MILWAUKEE — A powerful winter storm with heavy snow and ice has created dangerous travel conditions, closed scores of schools and caused a chain
Operation Southern Shield set for Arizona highways
PHOENIX — A major commercial vehicle enforcement detail will take place in Arizona this week. Operation Southern Shield 2022 will be held from Tuesday, Feb.
Direct Connect Logistix acquires Performance Logistics
INDIANAPOLIS and SALT LAKE CITY — Direct Connect Logistix, a third-party transportation and logistics services company, announced Monday that it has acquired Draper, Utah-based Performance
Multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 65 claims life
WHITE COUNTY, Ind. —  One person is dead after a fatal Friday crash involving a tractor-trailer in Indiana. Indiana State Police and the White County
Toll Road crash claims life of Pennsylvania man
LAGRANGE COUNTY, Ind. — A tractor-trailer driver is dead after being ran over by another tractor-trailer driver on a toll road in Indiana. Indiana State
May 1 opening planned for OR 224 east of EstacadaÂ
ESTACADA, Ore. — OR 224 east of Estacada will open to traffic by May 1, with Clackamas River access points available to users. Travelers should
Macdonald-Cartier Bridge connecting Quebec, Ottawa to close lanes
GATINEAU, Quebec — Out of an abundance of caution and safety due to the ongoing demonstration taking place in Ottawa, Public Services and Procurement Canada
One person can make a difference: TAT ambassadors share how truckers can join the fight against human trafficking
WASHINGTON — Human trafficking is one of the fastest-growing global criminal enterprises, and is estimated to be a $150 billion industry. Today, there are an
New Pilot Travel Center opens in New Mexico
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Pilot Company is continuing to expand its industry-leading network of travel centers with the grand opening of its newest location in Albuquerque,
First 3G sunset date is fast approaching
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – As The Trucker has previously reported, cellular telephone carriers are shutting down their 3G networks. The first announced sunset date is
Arkansas State Police remember trooper killed in big rig accident
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Arkansas State Police (ASP) is remembering a trooper who was killed on Feb. 18, 1989, in an accident involving an
Crews begin towing trucks at Ottawa protest, arrests continue
OTTAWA, Ontario — Police began arresting demonstrators and towing away vehicles Friday in Canada’s besieged capital city, and a stream of trucks soon began leaving
Illinois Tollway approves key agreement with City of Chicago
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. – The Illinois Tollway Board of Directors announced Thursday that a key agreement with the City of Chicago necessary to construct the
Pennsylvania third-Party CDL examiner pleads guilty to wire fraud
PHILEDELPHIA — A former Pennsylvania third-party commercial driver’s license examiner pleaded guilty to wire fraud on Jan. 31, 2021. Roberto Correas pleaded guilty in the
Six states now allow weigh station e-Inspections through Drivewyze
DALLAS – Kansas, Maryland, Maine, New Hampshire, Virginia and Utah are now piloting expedited in-station e-Inspections at select weigh stations using Drivewyze, operator of the
Hirschbach to acquire John Christner Trucking
DUBUQUE, Iowa – Hirschbach Motor Lines announced Thursday the acquisition of Sapulpa, Oklahoma-based refrigerated carrier John Christner Trucking (JCT). The combined revenue of both companies