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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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Perspective: From proving autonomy works to proving it scales
Demonstrating autonomous trucking and scaling it commercially are two different challenges, writes Volvo Autonomous Solutions' Shahrukh Kazmi.
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FedEx Freight eyes 2027 growth on renewals and a January rate hike
After a year focused on keeping customers, FedEx Freight is moving into what its CEO calls a "hunting phase."
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Notice: Hazardous Materials: Notice of Actions on Special Permits
In accordance with the procedures governing the application for, and the processing of, special permits from the Department of Transportation's Hazardous Material Regulations, notice is hereby given that the Office of Hazardous Materials Safety has granted or denied the application described herein.
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Notice: Hazardous Materials: Notice of Applications for Modification to Special Permits
In accordance with the procedures governing the application for, and the processing of, special permits from the Department of Transportation's Hazardous Material Regulations, notice is hereby given that the Office of Hazardous Materials Safety has received the application described herein.
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Notice: Hazardous Materials: Notice of Applications for New Special Permits
In accordance with the procedures governing the application for, and the processing of, special permits from the Department of Transportation's Hazardous Material Regulations, notice is hereby given that the Office of Hazardous Materials Safety has received the application described herein.
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Proposed rail merger would slash 2.1 billion long-distance truck miles from the highway annually, report finds
A massive freight rail merger aims to eliminate cross-country handoffs, reduce millions of long-haul truck-miles, and deliver...
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Twisted Tea-drinking truck driver forcibly removed from cab by 911 caller prior to DUI arrest, Arizona DPS says
The Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) Highway Patrol said that a truck driver was recently arrested in the Flagstaff area with a BAC “nearly 8 times the legal limit while operating a...
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About us: Transport Topics Top 50 Global Freight Companies
The Transport Topics Top 50 Global Freight Companies is a listing of the largest package, truck, rail, air and ocean carriers in the world.
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Cross-border calculus: North American freight networks adapt
Years of shifting tariffs, customs requirements and trade policies have forced shippers and their transportation providers to become more adaptable.
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Top 50 Global Freight Companies prioritize resilience
Global supply chains continue to run on resilience and flexibility as the world’s largest transportation and logistics providers navigate persistent uncertainty.
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Map: where they are
Get a continent-by-continent and country-by-country look at where the 2026 Top 50 Global Freight Companies are based.
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What would a federal gas tax holiday mean for trucking?
It’s unclear if there is political will to pass a federal gas tax suspension in the lame-duck session of Congress starting Nov. 9 or in the next Congress.
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CHP catches two big rigs speeding over 90 MPH in Needles in a single week
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) caught two truck drivers in serious violation of the state’s 55 m.p.h. speed limit for commercial trucks. On November 5, the CHP’s Needles Division reported that...
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Majestic Cargo Lines under police investigation after ELD cheating, pay-skimming allegations
An Indiana-based fleet accused of ELD cheating just passed an FMCSA audit, but now state police has involved the FBI in investigations...
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Army vet wins custom Kenworth W990 as Pilot Road Warrior
Purple Heart recipient and Kaplan Trucking driver Joshua Kearney is the 2026 Pilot Road Warrior winner, capturing $50K and a custom...
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FMCSA approved only 76 drivers for the 18 to 20 pilot program in the year 2025
Only 76 drivers ages 18 to 20 were approved for the FMCSA driver apprenticeship program in the year 2025, leaving Congress to determine the future of the program. The 76 drivers were approved between...
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Colorado troopers ticketed 119 truckers for failing to stop at chain check operations on I-70
The Colorado State Patrol (CSP) released results from recent chain law enforcement operations in Eagle County that resulted in citations for dozens of commercial vehicle drivers. The proactive chain...
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FMCSA launches ‘enhanced’ online system for reporting violations of federal trucking regulations
Federal authorities announced the launch of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Complaint Center to allow users to file complaints regarding safety and compliance issues within...
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PS Logistics adds more than 170 drivers to its fleet with acquisition
PS Logistics announced Thursday that it has acquired Roane Transportation and all of its assets through its subsidiary, Loudon County Trucking. Loudon County Trucking LLC is a subsidiary of PS...
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Construction flagger charged with negligent homicide in fatal semi truck vs. bicyclist crash in Colorado
Police in Fort Collins, Colorado, arrested a construction flagger this week in connection with a semi truck crash that killed a woman in July. On November 4, 2025, Fort Collins Police Services (FCPS)...
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Cummins expects final EPA NOx rulemaking in December
Cummins expects the EPA to issue a final rulemaking on heavy-duty truck NOx emissions in December, just days before the regulation is scheduled to become effective Jan. 1.
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Truck driver reversing across Florida highway causes deadly crash less than one month after obtaining CDL
One motorist is dead after crashing into the side of a tractor trailer reversing across a Florida highway on Wednesday night. The crash happened on November 5th on SW Warfield Boulevard in Martin...
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