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Alabama truck driver admits to theft of $30K worth of items from interstate shipments of high-end electronics
A truck driver admitted to possessing hundreds of items including iPads and iPhones stolen from interstate shipments, federal authorities said. Draterrius McCollough, 31, of Greensboro, Alabama,...
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ELD fraud: Drivers reveal what it's like hauling 16, 18, 22 hours a day
Overdrive tells the story of truck drivers coerced to run around the clock for fleets they say engage in ELD fraud, monitor the...
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ArcBest's selective freight strategy is paying off
ArcBest's focus on heavier, higher-profit freight helped third-quarter net income climb to $51.7 million.
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Multiple violations found on 95-foot commercial vehicle with no oversized permit, Tennessee troopers say
The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) located multiple serious violations during a recent inspection on a commercial vehicle. A THP Motor Carrier Plus East Region trooper recently initiated a traffic...
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Moving company to pay $325K to settle accusations of giving gifts in exchange for positive reviews on gov’t surveys
A company that provides moving services for military personnel agreed to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars to resolve allegations that the company that it issued improper gifts and payments to...
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Truck driver arrested and banned from Pilot after seriously threatening driver parked in the fuel island while eating...
A truck driver was arrested and officially banned from a Pilot Travel Center after pointing a gun at a truck driver who left his truck parked in the fuel island as he ate dinner. The incident...
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Forward Air bolsters freight demand amid capacity crackdown
Forward Air reported top-line growth for the third quarter Nov. 9 as freight demand bolstered ongoing capacity reductions.
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$70M verdict for truck driver exposed to toxic chemicals survives appeal
A $70 million award is still possible for a truck driver exposed to toxic chemicals through his job after an appeal to overturn the verdict was denied. Truck driver Gary Walker worked as a truck...
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PS Logistics unit buys Tennessee-based flatbed carrier Roane
Loudon County Trucking’s acquisition of Roane revives PS Logistics’ strategic bent toward deal-making for expansion in the flatbed segment of the freight market.
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Ohio DOT bridge inspector fatally struck by semi truck in I-70 construction zone
An Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) worker was struck by a semi truck while on the job in Zanesville on Monday morning. The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) responded to an active...
Good news for CDL graduates! Hiring trends affect your job prospects after training.
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West Virginia truck driver sentenced to prison for making ‘900 phantom fuel purchases’ on company card
A West Virginia truck driver was sentenced this week for defrauding his employer by making more than half a million dollars worth of fraudulent fuel card charges. On November 9, 2026, Jeffrey...
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Former U.S. Rep. Matt Salmon to be new Arizona trucking leader
Matt Salmon said he intends to advocate for carriers and ensure the industry has a voice in government decisions.
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Truck driver arrested in Tennessee after overnight traffic stop uncovers nearly 65 pounds of cocaine
The Erin Police Department (EPD) seized close to 65 pounds of cocaine during a traffic stop on a semi truck traveling through Tennessee. On November 9, EPD announced the arrest of Alfredo Lopez...
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Premium on experience drives trucker recruitment costs
The cost to hire a professional truck driver is increasing amid market pressures that are putting a premium on experience and quality, according to experts.
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Cops issue $1,547 in tickets to commercial vehicle approaching steep downhill grade with failing brakes and unsecured...
Police in British Columbia issued multiple citations after encountering a commercial vehicle with hot and failing brakes hauling an improperly secured Bobcat while approaching a steep downhill grade....
Enforcement news means increased inspections. New drivers should know inspection procedures.
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Body cam footage shows arrest of man who could not figure out how to steal a farm’s tractor trailer
The arrest of a man who attempted to steal a tractor trailer from a farm was caught on police body cam footage last week. The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office was called on November 4th after a...
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Brake violations sidelined 2,300 trucks during Brake Safety Week
More than 84% of trucks inspected during the week-long brakes-focused event in August did not have any brake-related out-of-service...
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Over 886 pounds of liquid meth seized from Freightliner’s fuel tank at California commercial facility
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seized nearly 900 pounds of liquid methamphetamine from a semi truck’s fuel tanks as the vehicle passed through a commercial facility. On October 22, 2026, a...
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What to expect from Congress’ lame-duck session
Several bills important to trucking could make it through the lame-duck session, including those relating to cargo theft and freight fraud.
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$115k copper wire nearly stolen after trucking company email hacked
A man has been arrested after allegedly attempting to steal a load of copper wire by impersonating a company driver. The theft occurred earlier this month in Allen County, Indiana. According to...
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FBI warns of hacker attacks on cold chain systems
The FBI, USDOT and three federal agencies issued an alert to owners and operators of cold-chain monitoring systems about possible cyberattacks.
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Oversized load out-of-service after Arizona troopers find ‘no functioning trailer brakes’
Arizona troopers sidelined a truck and trailer hauling an oversized load after an inspection showed serious safety issues. On November 2, 2026, Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) Highway...
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Truck driver charged with theft of 43K pounds of fiber-optic cable following ‘dispute over his final payment,’ Texas...
A truck driver was arrested in El Paso County, Texas, following an investigation into the theft of a cargo load of fiber-optic cable. On November 6, 2026, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office (EPCSO)...
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Police suspect WWI memorial damaged by truck driver who got stuck, fled, and then got stuck another town over
Police in Pittsburgh are searching for a truck driver who damaged a World War I memorial early on Saturday and then fled the scene. The incident happened at around 4 a.m. on Saturday, November 7th,...
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