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Drivers report some of the first icy weather of the season in early winter storm in Montana
Truck drivers are reporting some of the season’s first winter weather along Interstate 90 in western Montana. Challenging driving conditions were first reported on Sunday, October 11th at Homestake...
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Men charged for private and commercial vehicle theft ring using predatory towing practices, forgery
Oscar Salinas and Zaki Merhazi allegedly caused approximately $2.5 million in total damages to private and commercial vehicle owners, banks, insurance companies, and the state of Colorado with the...
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The practical case for AI in trucking
Penske Truck Leasing President Art Vallely says that the most valuable question about AI in trucking is a practical one: What can it help us do better?
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Truck driver arrested for hauling $250K in stolen copper wire, Nebraska sheriff says
A truck driver was arrested in Lancaster County, Nebraska, this week after police discovered that he was hauling approximately 44,000 pounds of copper wire that was reportedly stolen. Around 2 p.m....
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Trucking org calls for halt of diesel exports
NASTC called on Congress to act to avoid potential shortages of diesel fuel as inventories fall well below normal averages. Also...
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$1 million in liquid meth seized from semi truck’s fuel tank during I-15 traffic stop
U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) agents seized hundreds of pounds of liquid methamphetamine during a traffic stop on a bobtail semi truck traveling on a California interstate. At 11 a.m. on September 29,...
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Drunk box truck driver with no CDL takes out Burger King dining area by hitting gas instead of brake
Two people were hurt on Wednesday night after a box truck driver drove through the side of a Burger King while intoxicated. The incident happened at the Burger King on Boydton Plank Road in Dinwiddie...
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Motorist evades warrant after police use dash cam to catch him falsely accusing trucker of causing road rage incident
A motorist has failed to turn himself in after police issued a warrant for his arrest for a road rage incident he falsely reported as being caused by a truck driver. Graves County, Kentucky Sheriff’s...
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Bipartisan caucus eyes truck parking in next Congress
A bipartisan House caucus is pushing a package of infrastructure proposals that includes a long-sought trucking priority: expanding truck parking.
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TT Podcasts: RoadSigns
PCS Software CEO Mark Hill discusses the advance of AI in the trucking industry.
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Your Next Rig Won’t Wait: Purple Wave’s October 29 Auction
Content Sponsored By Purple Wave When a good truck hits the market, drivers don’t wait around. On October 29, Purple Wave’s no-reserve truck and trailer auction puts equipment in the hands of the...
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Industry leaders warn that drivers, truck stops may be taxed later for using red dye diesel now
Fuel and transportation industry leaders say that using red dye diesel to save money in the short term may not be worth the risk of being taxed later. This week, President Trump signed an executive...
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Four accused of breaking into Georgia shipping facilities to steal 1,486 firearms
Four people have been accused of stealing nearly 1,500 guns from shipping facilities in Georgia as part of a larger gang-related drug and firearms trafficking scheme. On October 6, 2026, federal...
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Trucker received calls and texts from fake freight broker in attempt to steal $273K worth of seafood
New Jersey police arrested two people in connection with a major cargo theft attempt involving a load of frozen seafood/ On October 3, 2026, the North Arlington Police Department (NAPD) halted an...
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Police telling trucking companies to use better trailer locks in wake of meat theft plaguing Philadelphia
Police in Philadelphia are telling trucking companies to start using better locks on their trailers as cargo thefts involving meat products continue to plague the city. The most recent theft happened...
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Semi truck takes out ballot box, forcing absentee voters to shift strategy
A town in New Mexico is alerting the public that their absentee voting strategy may need to shift after a semi truck ran over a ballot box on Tuesday. The incident happened on October 6th at 1000...
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Diesel prices surge just as farmers need fuel the most
“It’s killing the whole nation,” said Missouri farmer Marty Richardson, who is reluctant to harvest his rain-drenched corn fields as his machines will chew up more diesel in the mud and he can’t...
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Border freight eases, capacity remains tight
Cross-border freight conditions is easing slightly, but tight capacity and trade policy complicate planning.
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Texas police charge truck driver after forklift load strikes I-20 overpass
A truck driver faces charges after a major bridge strike in Midland, Texas, on Tuesday morning. Shortly before 10 a.m. on October 6, 2026, the Midland Police Department (MPD) responded to the...
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Yet another four pallets of beef stolen from parked semi truck in Philadelphia
Police are searching for three suspects after multiple pallets of beef were stolen from a parked tractor trailer in Philadelphia on Tuesday morning. The incident occurred at about 3:40 a.m. on...
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Trump signs executive order allowing on-highway use of red-dyed diesel
The White House has taken emergency action to ease restrictions on the use of red-dyed diesel fuel in an attempt to provide relief at the pump for farmers and truckers. On October 5, 2026, President...
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Volvo and Waabi launch autonomous freight operations in Texas
Volvo Autonomous Solutions and Waabi have launched their first joint commercial operation, deploying autonomous trucks powered...
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Trucking applauds new Labor Secretary Sonderling
ATA supported Keith Sonderling’s nomination, pointing to his involvement in trucking policy issues and participation in industry advocacy events.
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Unmarked cigarettes on CMV dashboard lead to discovery of $50k amongst team drivers’ groceries
Two drivers were arrested last week when officers discovered $50,000 in cash after noticing unmarked cigarettes sitting on the truck dashboard. The incident happened on September 28th, in Elie,...
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