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When the truck talks back
Fleet executives and technology providers discussed how AI is reshaping fleet safety, driver performance and overall carrier operations during The AI Summit.
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Truckers without certification restricted from Teton Pass starting October 1
The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) announced the launch date for a new mandatory program that will restrict uncertified drivers of large vehicles from using Teton Pass. October Deadline...
Uncertified drivers of large vehicles will be restricted from using Teton Pass once the WY22 SAFE PASS program launches on October 1, 2026.
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Canadian govât accuses trucking company of misleading and âtaking unfair advantageâ of foreign workers
A Canadian trucking company faces multiple charges for allegedly violating labor laws meant to protect foreign employees. On September 16, 2026, the province of Saskatchewan announced charges were...
Escalade Transportation Inc. in Saskatchewan faces charges for allegedly violating labor laws meant to protect foreign employees, so drivers should know companies hiring foreign workers can face scrutiny.
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Charges reduced for driver accused of murdering co-driver in self defense
Murder charges against a truck driver were reduced to manslaughter this week after a 2022 incident involving an in-cab fight between two co-drivers. Truck driver Edwin Mayes accepted a 20-year...
An in cab fight between co drivers can lead to manslaughter charges and prison time.
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Colorado jury issues $65 million verdict after woman killed by truckâs excavator load striking I-25 overpass
A jury in Larimer County, Colorado, issued a multi-million dollar verdict in a fatal bridge strike involving a truck hauling heavy equipment. On September 22, 2026, the legal team representing the...
A Colorado jury issued a $65 million verdict after a truck's excavator load struck an I-25 overpass and killed a woman.
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FMCSA switches small trucking companyâs status back to âactiveâ hours after news coverage broadcasts their error
A small trucking company is back on the road after an incorrect âinactiveâ designation by the FMCSA prevented them from working for almost two months. Lisa Hall with Savoy Transportation in Houston,...
An FMCSA inactive error can sideline a small carrier for almost two months until news coverage gets it fixed.
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Texas cops nab unlicensed drivers operating trucks under CMV weight limit but âparticipating CMV-types of activitiesâ
The Krugerville Police Department (KVPD) took enforcement action against a pair of unlicensed drivers operating trucks with violations on each vehicle. According to a September 21 statement from...
Unlicensed drivers running trucks just under the CMV weight limit still drew enforcement in Krugerville, Texas, for what police called participating in CMV types of activities.
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DOT plans up to $2.52 billion loan for Alabama I-10 project
The Department of Transportation plans to loan up to $2.52 billion for Alabamaâs Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Project to transform the Interstate 10 freight corridor.
A planned federal loan for the Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Project could change how you drive the Interstate 10 freight corridor in Alabama.
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Memphis jury indicts three in interstate cargo theft cases totaling $600,000 in losses
A jury in Memphis, Tennessee, indicted three individuals in connection with major interstate cargo thefts causing ânearly $600,000 in losses to commercial freight carriers and companies operating in...
Three people face charges in Memphis over interstate cargo thefts that cost freight carriers nearly $600,000, a reminder that loaded trailers are targets.
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FMCSA offers no solutions for âknown issueâ causing incorrect âinactiveâ markers for small trucking companies now...
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has so far offered no solutions to one small Houston trucking company recently marked âinactiveâ during a glitch caused by the transition to the Motus...
A Houston trucking company marked inactive by a Motus system glitch with no FMCSA fix shows small carriers can struggle to stay afloat even with paperwork in order.
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The Case for Autonomous Freight
As regulators weigh the future of truck safety regulation, new data and independent scrutiny show what's possible with autonomous technology.
As regulators weigh future truck safety rules, new data and independent scrutiny show what autonomous technology could mean for your job.
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Logistics company exec admits to lying to EPA about dumped hand sanitizer in Niagara Falls
A New York man admitted to lying to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) about a large amount of hazardous waste dumped on a property in Niagara Falls. Michael J. Hale, 65, pleaded guilty to a...
A logistics company executive pleaded guilty to lying to the EPA about hazardous waste dumped in Niagara Falls, a reminder that hauling and dumping waste carries real consequences.
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Carbon monoxide bottle leak from loaded trailer sends one into cardiac arrest
One person is hospitalized after a carbon monoxide leak from a loaded tractor trailer in Columbus on Monday night. The incident happened at the 6100 block of Collings Drive just before 9:30 p.m. on...
A carbon monoxide leak from bottles in a loaded trailer in Columbus sent one person to the hospital, so check your trailer's cargo before you roll.
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Semi truck loaded with beef ribs, Krispy Kreme box truck latest targets in Philly cargo thefts
A semi truck loaded with beef ribs had its cargo stolen, and a donut delivery truck was stolen in Philadelphia very early on Tuesday morning. The semi truck loaded with beef had its cargo stolen in...
Cargo thieves in Philadelphia took beef ribs from a semi and stole a Krispy Kreme box truck early Tuesday, so watch your loads and your truck.
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Illinois troopers inspect more than 500 commercial vehicles during two-day hazmat blitz
Troopers with the Illinois State Police (ISP) inspected hundreds of semi trucks during a recent operation targeting hazardous materials (hazmat) violations. On September 16, ISP announced results...
Illinois troopers ran a two day hazmat blitz on northern interstates and inspected more than 500 commercial vehicles.
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Wes Salley leads FedEx Freight sweep at TMCSuperTech
FedEx Freight swept the top three overall spots at the skills competition held during American Trucking Associationsâ Technology & Maintenance Council Fall Meeting on Sept. 21.
FedEx Freight technicians took the top three overall spots at the skills competition held during the Technology & Maintenance Council Fall Meeting, so drivers can expect that level of maintenance expertise behind the fleet.
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Window maker Jeld-Wen nears deal for fresh capital
Jeld-Wen is part of a growing roster of debt-laden firms buckling under the weight of a slowdown in the construction industry and high borrowing costs.
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Mental evaluation delays court proceedings for driver who purposefully drove through front of grocery store
Court proceedings for the truck driver who admitted to intentionally driving through the front of a grocery store have been delayed due to an ongoing mental evaluation. 34-year-old truck driver...
A truck driver who admitted intentionally driving into the Aldi store he was delivering to in Nashville now faces delayed court proceedings while his mental evaluation continues.
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Man sentenced for possessing Water Piks from interstate shipment stolen in Memphis
A Memphis man was sentenced to federal prison in connection with a major cargo theft incident that took place in 2023. On September 16, 2026, Gregory Luss, 44, was sentenced to 24 months in prison to...
A Memphis man got 24 months in federal prison and over $420,000 in restitution for possessing Water Piks stolen from an interstate shipment.
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F-14 Tomcat aircraft hauled by semi truck from Florida to Colorado museum
An unusual oversized load has been making its way from Florida to a final destination in Pueblo, Colorado. Aircraft relocation company Worldwide Aircraft Recovery is spearheading a major project to...
An oversized F-14 Tomcat is being hauled by semi truck from Florida to a museum in Pueblo, Colorado.
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One of two drivers at large after police find them operating two stolen semi trucks loaded with tires and batteries
One of two truck drivers is still missing after fleeing police on foot during an investigation into two stolen tractor trailers loaded with tires and batteries. The incident happened on September...
Two stolen semis loaded with tires and batteries were found at a Florida truck stop, and one driver is still at large after fleeing on foot.
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Inoperative brake and other out-of-service violations found on CMV that bypassed open Iowa weigh station
Troopers with the Iowa State Patrol (ISP) located multiple out-of-service violations on a semi truck and trailer that skipped a weigh station. Last week, an ISP Commercial Motor Vehicle Unit trooper...
Skipping an open Iowa weigh station led troopers to find an inoperative brake and other out-of-service violations on a semi truck and trailer.
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Immigrant military interpreter awarded big rig + $50k to start own trucking company
A US military interpreter who immigrated to the US has been awarded his own semi truck and $50,000 to start up his own trucking company. Fahad Al-Kadhim grew up in Iraq, where he was captured,...
A former military interpreter who survived captivity now gets a semi truck and startup money to run his own trucking company.
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Storms Donât Warn, Alerts Do
Since Mother Nature doesn't provide warnings, how can drivers avoid severe weather? This article dives into how DOTs and fleets can deploy proactive safety alerts to drivers to mitigate risk.
Since Mother Nature gives no warnings, DOTs and fleets can send proactive safety alerts to help drivers avoid severe weather and lower risk.
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