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To hit back at the United States in their trade war, China borrows from the US playbook

The Associated Press via The Trucker Media Group - October 20, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — China likes to condemn the United States for extending its arm too far outside of its borders to make demands on non-American

State emergency officials say new rules and delays for FEMA grants put disaster response at risk

The Associated Press via The Trucker Media Group - October 19, 2025

State crisis managers say severe cuts to federal security grants, restrictions on money intended for preparedness and funding delays tied to litigation are posing a

2 children dead, 2 others in critical condition after shooting at Texas truck stop

The Associated Press via The Trucker Media Group - October 4, 2025

ANGLETON, Texas (AP) — Two children were killed and two more were critically injured in a shooting early Saturday at a truck stop near the

US braces for storm expected to hit the East Coast as Hurricane Imelda in coming days

The Associated Press via The Trucker Media Group - September 28, 2025

MIAMI (AP) — A weather system that is forecast to become Tropical Storm Imelda later in the day before approaching the coast of South Carolina

Crash involving semi truck kills two in California

Bruce Guthrie - September 21, 2025

Two people are dead after an accident on Saturday in California. According to authorities, the Kern County Fire Department and California Highway Patrol responded to

Federal Reserve cuts key rate for first time this year

The Associated Press via The Trucker Media Group - September 18, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate by a quarter-point Wednesday and projected it would do so twice more this year

Big rig hauling lithium-ion batteries crashes on I-40 in Tennessee

Bruce Guthrie - September 6, 2025

HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. — Law enforcement authorities in Tennessee were busy on Thursday afternoon after an 18-wheeler hauling a 74,000 pound lithium-ion battery was involved

Altitude by Geotab study reveals top and bottom U.S. cities for urban freight efficiency

Dana Guthrie - July 18, 2025

ATLANTA, Ga. — A new Altitude by Geotab study using real-world commercial vehicle data has revealed some of the most and least efficient cities for

FMCSA issues temporary waivers to support NRII transition

Dana Guthrie - July 15, 2025

WASHINGTON — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is granting waivers allowing interstate commercial driver’s license (CDL) holders, commercial learner’s permit (CLP) holders and

Senate passes Trump tax bill as Vance breaks 50-50 tie

The Associated Press via The Trucker Media Group - July 1, 2025

Senate Republicans hauled President Donald Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts bill to passage Tuesday on the narrowest of votes, pushing past opposition from

Trucker dead after crash involving semi trucks, MDOT vehicles

Bruce Guthrie - June 25, 2025

FRENCHTOWN TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A semi truck was involved in a crash with a pair of Michigan Department of Transportation vehicles on Tuesday morning. Troopers

Early-season heat dome brings highest temperatures in years to parts of Eastern US

The Associated Press via The Trucker Media Group - June 24, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — An intense and nearly historic weather pattern is cooking much of America under a dangerous heat dome this week with triple-digit

Cummins transitions to Vehicle Health Intelligence

Dana Guthrie - March 11, 2025

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Platform Science and Cummins Inc. are partnering to introduce Vehicle Health Intelligence, the newest native Virtual Vehicle integration. Cummins Inc. will transition their Connected

CVSA is an important ‘member’ of a trucking company’s safety team

Cliff Abbott - February 13, 2025

This year, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) will once again be working to make the roads safer for everyone this year. However, because the

Fuel retailers speak out: The implications of NEVI Grant suspension

Dana Guthrie - February 10, 2025

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — NATSO and SIGMA: America’s Leading Fuel Marketers, are responding to the Federal Highway Administration’s announcement that it will suspend approval of state electric

Tractor-trailer goes up in flames in New York state

Dana Guthrie - February 9, 2025

CORTLANDVILLE, N.Y. — The Cortlandville Fire Department is investigating a report of a tractor-trailer on fire on Friday. Firefighters were called to Burtons Logging on

Trump is trying to halt the EV charger buildout. Experts say it’s not that easy

Bruce Guthrie - February 8, 2025

DETROIT (AP) — Experts are questioning President Donald Trump’s latest effort to slow the electric vehicle charging buildout in the U.S. In a letter Thursday

Who’s crying over spilled milk? Borden rig wreck spoils more than 4,000 gallons in Florida

Bruce Guthrie - February 3, 2025

LAKE WORTH BEACH, Fla. — According to a news report from a Florida TV station, a tractor-trailer hauling milk on Interstate 95 northbound crashed in

Sean Duffy is confirmed by the Senate to lead the Transportation Department

The Associated Press via The Trucker Media Group - January 28, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Sean Duffy was confirmed Tuesday as transportation secretary, giving him a key role in helping President Donald Trump cut regulations and fix the

Wildfire shuts down Interstate 5 in California

The Associated Press via The Trucker Media Group - January 22, 2025

CASTAIC, Calif. (AP) — Nearly 20,000 people were ordered to evacuate on Wednesday, Jan. 22, as a huge and fast-moving wildfire swept through rugged mountains