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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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Missing mudflap leads Arizona troopers to truck driver with no CDL due to failed drug test
The Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) Highway Patrol ordered a truck driver off the road after a traffic stop for a missing mudflap revealed multiple violations. On September 29, 2026, an...
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FMCSA has closed nearly 10,000 truck driver school locations
An agency spokesperson told TT that the high number of schools closed is due largely to rigorous crackdowns by investigators and safety inspectors.
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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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Notice: Qualification of Drivers; Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance; Application for Exemption
FMCSA announces its decision to renew provisionally for one year an exemption to allow drivers with a commercial learner's permit (CLP) or commercial driver's license (CDL) issued by the State of Alaska, and their employers, to rely on a paper copy of the medical examiner's certificate (MEC) as proof of the driver's medical certification for up to 60 days after the MEC was issued. Alaska is the only State that has not implemented the Medical Examiner's Certification Integration (NRII) final rule. Drivers licensed in all other States and the District of Columbia, and their employers, may no lon
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Proposed rule: Air Quality Plan; Arizona; Maricopa County Air Quality Department; New Source Review; Emission Reduction Credits-Rule 204
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a revision to the Maricopa County Air Quality Department (MCAQD or "Department") portion of the Arizona State Implementation Plan (SIP). This revision establishes a federally enforceable program allowing nonroad engine fleet owners/operators to generate emission reduction credits (ERCs) by either retrofitting their nonroad engines or replacing their nonroad engines with lower-emitting nonroad engines while meeting other Clean Air Act (CAA or "Act") requirements. These ERCs are intended for use as offsets for major stationar
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Buc-ee’s wins $850,000 copyright suit, settles another
Buc-ee’s has settled a copyright lawsuit against a South Carolina company using their beaver dressed in tactical gear, and a convenience store with a similar logo. South Carolina clothing store, Born...
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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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Trucking company owner sentenced for defrauding Amazon of $3.5 million through invoice scheme
A Connecticut man was sentenced to prison for a scheme to defraud Amazon out of millions by creating fake trucking companies and submitting invoices for trailer movements that were never completed....
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CHP nabs truck drivers for double digit speed violations as troopers enforce 55 MPH limit for CMVs
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) took enforcement action against a pair of truck drivers in separate stops for violating the state’s speed limit for commercial trucks. On October 2, 2026, CHP...
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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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Oil shipping costs reach dizzying new highs on Hormuz snarls
It now costs $77 million to hire a very large crude carrier to move U.S. oil to Asia. The average in 2025 was $9.2 million.
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FMCSA details upcoming hours-of-service flexibility test rules
The agency moves forward with two pilot programs to collect data on increased flexibility in HOS regs with more split-sleeper...
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Truck driver pay rose in 2025 despite freight downturn
The ATA study drew on data from more than 130 fleets representing more than 140,000 employee drivers and 9,000 independent contractors.
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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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Trump dyed diesel order raises questions for trucking
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Oct. 5 aimed at lowering diesel costs as high fuel prices continue to pressure trucking fleets.
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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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Chattanooga Police remind public that move over law includes tow trucks after driver breaks both legs in disturbing...
A tow truck driver says he is not sure he’ll ever work an interstate tow again after a serious accident that broke both his legs is caught on video. The accident happened on Interstate 24 in...
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