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Iowa troopers share photos of commercial vehicle violations as a reminder to do âthoroughâ pre-trip
The Iowa State Patrol (ISP) Commercial Motor Vehicle Unit asked truck drivers to do better at pre-trips after recent inspections uncovered potentially dangerous equipment issues. On October 12, Iowa...
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Arizona officers take 110 trucks and drivers out-of-service during I-40 CMV operation
Hundreds of commercial vehicles were inspected as part of a three-day detail in the Flagstaff, Arizona, area last week. From October 6 â 8, 2026, Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) Highway...
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FMCSAâs proposed trucker language rule draws praise and pushback
While major trucking associations strongly support the FMCSA's proposed rule to codify English language proficiency out-of-service...
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Drivers report some of the first icy weather of the season in early winter storm in Montana
Truck drivers are reporting some of the seasonâs first winter weather along Interstate 90 in western Montana. Challenging driving conditions were first reported on Sunday, October 11th at Homestake...
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New Loveâs opens in Wyoming, adding 52 truck parking spaces to I-25 corridor
Loveâs Travel Stops opened a new store in Casper, Wyoming, adding dozens of new truck parking spaces to the companyâs network. On October 12, Loveâs announced the opening of a location at 3387 North...
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Trucking group pushes FMCSA to adopt stronger English proficiency rules for CMV drivers
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) spoke out in support of a proposed rule to codify English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements as an out-of-service (OOS) violation....
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Men charged for private and commercial vehicle theft ring using predatory towing practices, forgery
Oscar Salinas and Zaki Merhazi allegedly caused approximately $2.5 million in total damages to private and commercial vehicle owners, banks, insurance companies, and the state of Colorado with the...
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Perspective: ATA keeps the road to opportunity open
No carrier can tackle every challenge alone. But when we unite, we create a powerful voice for our industry. And membership in ATA ensures your voice is heard, writes Chairman Greg Hodgen.
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The practical case for AI in trucking
Penske Truck Leasing President Art Vallely says that the most valuable question about AI in trucking is a practical one: What can it help us do better?
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The AI Summit introduces fleets to AI's potential and pitfalls
The AI Summit brought together fleet leaders, technology innovators and industry experts for a focused, executive-level look at how AI is being applied across trucking operations.
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Speed violations top trucker citations in CVSA campaign
CVSA announced that law enforcement officers stopped 8,000 drivers in 36 states, Canada and Mexico during the July 12-18 roadway safety campaign.
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Driver murdered by homeless veteran after paying for his hotel room was a victim of a âhomophobic hate crime,â his...
A man pleaded guilty this week to murdering a truck driver who bought him a hotel room in what the driverâs family is calling a âhomophobic hate crime.â 37-year-old Richard Leo pleaded guilty on...
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CHP conducts CITE operation after ânumerousâ complaints about semi trucks speeding and traveling in wrong lane
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) responded to complaints about commercial vehicle drivers violating traffic laws by holding an enforcement operation in the Central Valley area. On October 8, 2026,...
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Why motor carriers must align risk strategies with trucking contractor models
Motor carriers must carefully evaluate their diverse independent contractor modelsâranging from owner-operators to fleet ownersâto...
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Owner of Florida trucking company admits to contract scheme to defraud USPS of $1 million
The owner of a Florida-based trucking and freight brokerage company pleaded guilty to a scheme to obtain payments from the United States Postal Service (USPS) for transportation services that were...
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$287,000 granted to NC community college for expanded CDL school
A community college in North Carolina has received a $287,000 grant for the expansion of its Commercial Driverâs License Program. Haywood Community College in Clyde, North Carolina started its CDL...
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Truck driver arrested for hauling $250K in stolen copper wire, Nebraska sheriff says
A truck driver was arrested in Lancaster County, Nebraska, this week after police discovered that he was hauling approximately 44,000 pounds of copper wire that was reportedly stolen. Around 2 p.m....
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Trucker reports locked steering led to load of Humvees littering I-295
Two Humvees were left scattered along Interstate 295 after a semi truck reportedly experienced a steering lock, causing a wreck. The accident happened on Friday morning, October 9th in Hanover...
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Troopers in six states to take part in âOperation Wicked Safeâ dangerous driving crackdown
Multiple law enforcement agencies will partner for an enforcement patrol targeting dangerous drivers next week. The multi-state driver crackdown âOperation Wicked Safeâ will take place October 13...
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Four small fleets square off for the championship Oct. 29
Trucking companies from California to Minnesota, Utah to Alabama head to Nashville later in October to battle it out for the Small...
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Isaac adds AI in-cab alerts to ease fleet safety management
Trucking telematics provider Isaac Instruments is introducing configurable in-cab alerts that empower drivers to self-correct unsafe behaviors.
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Police release photos of truck driver that fled scene of fatal pedestrian accident as search continues
Long Beach police released photographs Thursday of a truck driver who fled the scene of a fatal accident with a man on a bicycle as they continue to search for him. The accident happened on September...
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Tesla drops âself-drivingâ branding in Europe
Teslaâs driver-assistance branding has long been a point of contention with regulators, safety advocates and some Tesla customers, who say the name gives the impression of full autonomy.
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Trucking org calls for halt of diesel exports
NASTC called on Congress to act to avoid potential shortages of diesel fuel as inventories fall well below normal averages. Also...
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