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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
âItâs killing the whole nation,â 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 canât...
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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 Sonderlingâs 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 driversâ 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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American trucking is so back that Trump wants to buy a Peterbilt and drive it himself, he says
President Donald Trump declared that American trucking is back after a visit to the Peterbilt plant in north Texas on Thursday. The visit to the Denton, Texas Peterbilt Motors plant happened on...
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Driverless trucking in 'first innings,' but fears rise of a blowout game
When fully automated, legal and truly driverless trucks are a functionality reality, who needs trucking companies, truck drivers...
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Traffic stop for âunsafe towâ ends in arrest, CHP says
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) halted a pickup truck driverâs unsafe tow attempt and then arrested the driver, who was allegedly under the influence of drugs. A CHP officer patrolling in the...
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Washington troopers to target fatigued truck drivers with multiple patrols on I-5
The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is planning to conduct multiple emphasis patrols targeting fatigued commercial vehicle drivers operating on I-5 during the fall and winter of 2026. WSPâs Commercial...
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Trump at Peterbilt: American trucking is back. Rid of 'crap' emissions systems
During a visit to the Peterbilt Motors factory in Texas, President Trump praised American workers, championed domestic heavy truck...
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Semi truck sliding on rainy road misses smashing a four wheeler by just a hair: VIDEO
A semi truck barely misses smashing into a car on a wet road during rains from Hurricane Polo in this dash cam video. In the clip, a car is driving on an interstate in Omaha, Nebraska with no semi...
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Man arrested for filming others in truck stop restroom, Florida sheriff says
A man faces multiple charges after he reportedly filmed others in a menâs restroom at a truck stop in North Fort Myers, Florida. On September 30, 2026, the Lee County Sheriffâs Office (LCSO)...
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NMFTA warns trucking of skillful cybersecurity escalation
Cargo theft, a long-standing industry challenge, has become increasingly fraud-driven as criminals adopt new technologies and tactics.
Cargo theft is increasingly driven by fraud and new criminal tactics, so drivers should stay alert to cybersecurity risks.
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Trucker pulls fellow driver from explosive wreck after rain-slick fishtail near Snoqualmie Pass
A truck driver recently braved slick roads, rainy weather, and a flaming semi truck to save a fellow trucker from a dangerous situation. Truck driver Ricky Sequin was on Interstate 90 near Snoqualmie...
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One man, one truck: Robert Forsyth's long strides to the right size for profit
Owner-operator Robert Forsyth, trucking strong at 72 years old, hauls primarily reefer freight from the mid-South to Maine and...
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Trucking must rethink workflows as AI expands, Trimble CEO says
Rob Painter likened AI to âmodern riggingâ that can help transportation companies spot a supply chain storm far in advance instead of acting reactively.
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