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Car hauler caught smuggling 23 people inside vans he was transporting at Texas checkpoint
U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) put the brakes on a human smuggling attempt involving a car hauler passing through a Texas checkpoint. On October 26, USBP detailed a recent human smuggling attempt that...
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High fuel, health costs to dent ODFLâs OR in Q4
Higher fuel costs and employee health and dental benefits are set to hurt Old Dominion Freight Lineâs industry-leading operating ratio in Q4 2026.
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Philadelphia thieves ran off one driver, evaded another before stealing loads of frozen meat
A truck driver says he was run off by thieves before they stole his load of frozen crab, while another says he couldnât even get a good look at the suspects during two separate cargo thefts in...
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CNG the 'future of trucking': Kevin Campbell on his best move yet
This Trucker of the Month's beating the average owner-operator profit margin the first half of this year by 10%, pulling heavy...
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Concerned motorist tips off Iowa police to semi trailer with red-hot brake drums
Iowa police recently stopped a semi trailer with dangerously overheated brake drums in the Hudson area. After a passing motorist reported a âtraffic concern,â an officer with the Hudson Police...
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Only 205,000 CDL holders are left in Wisconsin after a steady drop over the last 15 years
Wisconsin has lost nearly 10% of its truck drivers since 2010, a new report shows. The report was released this month by the Wisconsin Policy forum, and outlines how the number of truck drivers has...
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California cops recover $500K in Sig Sauer gun parts âpicked up fictitiouslyâ from warehouse
The Los Angeles County Sheriffâs Department (LACSD) recovered half a million dollars worth of cargo stolen from a California warehouse earlier this month. On October 12, 2026, LACSD received...
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CHP: Driver in Tesla semi says the truck spontaneously caught fire driving on I-880, causing full shut down
Interstate 880 in California was shut down on Tuesday evening after a Tesla semi truck burst into flames while driving along the roadway. The incident happened on October 27th on I-880 near Hayward,...
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Railroad freight companies are looking to capitalize on high diesel prices by converting some shippers from highway to...
CSX Transportation says it is working with shippers in the trucking industry in hopes of converting some of their freight from the highway to the railroad. CSX had their Q3 earnings call on October...
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Truck stop chain Pilot to offer free meal to military members for Veterans Day
Pilot is treating veterans and active-duty service members to a free meal in honor of their service for the upcoming Veterans Day holiday. On November 11, 2026, former and active members of the U.S....
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Truckload of pumpkins goes up in flames on Arizona interstate
Arizona authorities responded to a tractor trailer fire that scorched hundreds of pumpkins along I-10 on Monday. On October 26, 2026, the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) Incident Response...
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These truck builders will compete in 2027 MATS Big Rig Build-Off
The field is set for March in Louisville. Up for grabs in the annual competition is $15,000 cash and ultimate bragging rights.
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LTL shippers increasingly want timely responses, proactiveness
Timely customer service responses and proactive communication are growing in importance for shippers in the LTL space as the freight market rebound continues.
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Freight recovery faces fresh headwinds
The freight market gained some momentum in September, as shrinking capacity helped offset flat demand and pressure from fuel costs.
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Mark Your Calendar: November 12 Truck and Trailer Auction
Content Sponsored By Purple Wave Put November 12 on your calendar. Purple Waveâs online truck and trailer auction is no reserve, no minimums, and open to bidders anywhere. Browse the lineup ahead of...
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USDOT makes disaster repair aid available to 34 states
USDOT made $1.6 billion in funds available to 34 states to repair roads and bridges after major storms, severe rainfall and other natural disasters.
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Biker flattened by turning semi truck in incident caught on surveillance camera
A man on a bicycle was struck by a semi truck as it turned right on a street in Spokane on Thursday. The incident happened at the intersection of East Sprague and South Thierma in Spokane,...
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I-285 in Atlanta to close this weekend: GDOT blames truckers for gridlock during last weekendâs closure
Interstate 285 in Atlanta will be closed in both directions this weekend after two days of gridlock during last weekendâs closure. The shutdown will start at 7 p.m. today, Friday, October 23rd on...
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U.S.-Asia crude shipments face freight shock
U.S. crude oil exports to Asia are set to hit multiyear lows after the Iran war pushed the cost to lease a tanker for the journey to a record of almost $80 million.
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Driver charged with felonies for using handgun to tell fellow driver to move his rig
A man has been charged with two felonies after pointing a handgun at a truck driver in the Loveâs parking lot in Nebraska. The incident occurred over the weekend at about 7:15 p.m. at the North...
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Hereâs a list of all the Buc-eeâs locations opening next year so you know exactly where truckers wonât be welcome
11 new Buc-eeâs locations in seven states are expected to open in 2027, so weâve compiled a list to help you understand just where truckers will be the least welcome next year. The states expecting...
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VIDEO: Family captures moment semi truck nearly took out their car
A family recently filmed a near miss with a sliding semi truck on Interstate 35 in Oklahoma. The incident was filmed near Ardmore, Oklahoma. In the video, the semi truck is on the opposite side of...
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Remembering 'Milkman' Bill Wilker, Feb. 1954-Oct. 2026
The entirety of Bill Wilker's long tenure at Moeller Trucking was spent as a milk tank hauler of roughly 6,000 tanker loads, which...
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Don't underestimate AI's role in trucking's recovery
Without AI investment's boost to GDP, trucking faces a sobering economic reality.
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