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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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Man handed 30 years for fleeing police in hot-wired semi truck with extensive list of priors
A man was sentenced to 30 years in prison this week after evading police in Texas earlier this year. 52-year-old Donny Dewane Adams pleaded guilty to evading arrest and property theft between $30,000...
A hot-wired semi and a police chase in Texas ended with a 30 year sentence for a man with priors.
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Two found guilty after purchasing legitimate trucking companies to steal $2 million in cargo from California and Texas...
Two men were found guilty in a cargo theft scheme that used legitimate trucking companies to steal loads from shippers across Southern California and Texas. On September 29, 2026, Arshpreet Singh,...
Two men were found guilty of using legitimate trucking companies to steal cargo loads from shippers in Southern California and Texas.
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Florida putting $54M toward improved truck parking as part of $20B Turnpike improvement project
Florida Governor DeSantis announced a $54 million truck parking expansion and improvement plan as part of the stateâs $20 billion investment to improve the Florida Turnpike. Governor Ron DeSantis...
Florida is spending nearly $54 million to expand and improve semi truck parking along the 320 mile Florida Turnpike.
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China's embrace of electric trucks shifts oil market
The electrification of road freight is emerging as a structural force that could undermine long-term oil demand across the world.
Electrification of road freight in China could weaken long term oil demand, which may affect fuel prices and truck technology for drivers everywhere.
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Iowa commercial vehicle troopers halt motorist attempting to âpush another vehicle to Nebraskaâ
Iowa commercial vehicle troopers put the brakes on a passenger vehicle driverâs dangerous effort to push another vehicle on a busy interstate at a slow speed. On September 28, 2026, Iowa State Patrol...
Iowa troopers stopped a driver pushing another vehicle at slow speed on a busy interstate, a reminder that blocking lanes creates hazards for commercial drivers.
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Trucking leaders get ready for MCE 2026 in Charlotte
ATA Chairman Greg Hodgen calls the annual Management Conference & Exhibition "invaluable for both professional growth and business success."
Trucking leaders see the Management Conference & Exhibition as a place for professional growth and business success.
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Trucking leaders get ready for MCE 2026 in Charlotte
ATA Chairman Greg Hodgen calls the annual Management Conference & Exhibition "invaluable for both professional growth and business success."
Trucking leaders say the Management Conference & Exhibition is invaluable for professional growth and business success, which matters if you are training to become a driver.
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Freight volume out of sync with portsâ import activity
âRetailers appear to be front-loading holiday inventory given tariff and shipping uncertainty, which shows up at the ports but not yet on the highway,â said James Roe of AlixPartners.
Retailers front-loading holiday inventory means port activity is up while freight volume on the highway lags, so expect uneven loads.
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$6 million in cocaine found concealed in floor of empty semi trailer at New York border crossing
Authorities seized hundreds of pounds of cocaine worth approximately $6 million found concealed in the floor of an empty semi trailer at a New York border crossing. On September 22, 2026, a...
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Georgia suspends diesel excise tax, relaxes commercial vehicle weight restrictions
Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp announced temporary measures intended to ease some of the pain from high gas and diesel fuel prices. Thirty Days Of Fuel Tax Relief In Georgia On September 28, 2026,...
Georgia drivers get thirty days of fuel tax relief and relaxed weight limits as Kemp cites global market volatility pushing diesel prices up.
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Trucking industry leaders confirm what weâve known for weeks â The Oct. 1st trucker strike wonât happen
Leaders within the trucking industry have taken to the media this week to spread the truth about the alleged looming trucker strike that those of us familiar with this pattern already knew â itâs not...
Industry leaders say the rumored October 1st trucker strike is not going to happen, so keep working your normal schedule.
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Truckingâs recovery continues to hinge on tighter capacity
The ATA For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index fell 0.5% from July to 112.7, down from 113.3. The index also declined 1.6% year over year.
Freight demand eased as the tonnage index slipped from July and fell below last year, so expect capacity to stay the key to any recovery.
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Commercial vehicle driver arrested for DUI after close call at stop sign, CHP says
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) put the brakes on a truck driver for operating under the influence in the Modesto area. According to a September 26 release from CHPâs Modesto Division, a...
A CHP commercial vehicle officer stopped a big rig pulling doubles in the Modesto area after the driver failed to yield at a stop sign, and the driver was arrested for DUI.
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