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Trucking company allowed co-owner to hire women based on social media photos, then continuously harass them, lawsuit...
A lawsuit against a Michigan trucking company claims that the company allowed an executive to harass female employees for multiple years. The lawsuit was filed on September 25th against Davis Cartage...
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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 ‘unsafe tow’ ends in arrest, CHP says
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) halted a pickup truck driver’s 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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FMCSA leader seeks industry input to combat criminals
“We see our mission, we see our efforts, being completely aligned with the good actors in our industry,” FMCSA Deputy Administrator Jesse Elison said.
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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. WSP’s Commercial...
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Motus rollout creates opportunities for threat actors
FMCSA deputy administrator says mitigating freight fraud was one impetus of the Motus rollout, but experts say that disruption...
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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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Final rule: Phosphatidylcholine in Pesticide Formulations; Exemption From the Requirement for a Tolerance
This regulation establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of phosphatidylcholine (CAS Reg. No. 97281- 47-5) when used as an inert ingredient (adjuvant/carrier) in pesticide contraceptive formulations applied to cervid, porcine, raccoon, and bovine. Compliance Services International on behalf of SpayVac-for- Wildlife, Inc., submitted a petition to EPA under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), requesting establishment of an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance. This regulation eliminates the need to establish a maximum permissible level for
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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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Spot vs. contract: Diverging freight rates and squeezed volume
The latest U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index reveals that while contract rates climbed through the summer, spot rates moderated...
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More than a dozen semis involved in 50 vehicle pileup on I-95 bridge in South Carolina
The South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP) responded to a major pileup crash on I-95 near Santee on Thursday. On the morning of October 1, 2026, a multi-vehicle pileup occurred on the southbound I-95...
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Southeast FMCSA, DHS inspection sweep puts dozens out-of-service
'Operation Saturday Night Fever' puts 78 drivers, 25 trucks OOS. Also: FMCSA denies ag-support fleet's request for pre-CDL operating...
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POLICE: Death of man who “darted” in front of bobtail semi truck not considered traffic fatality
The death of a man who “darted into the roadway” in front of a bobtail semi truck is not being counted as a traffic fatality according to police. The accident happened on Monday, September 28th at...
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‘Unsafe’ load of 17K pounds of seafood destroyed after being refused entry into Florida and then returned frozen
Florida agricultural inspectors destroyed a load of seafood after stopping it twice in two days due to safety concerns. According to an October 1 statement from the Florida Office of Agricultural Law...
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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 men’s restroom at a truck stop in North Fort Myers, Florida. On September 30, 2026, the Lee County Sheriff’s 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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Iowa deputies catch multiple commercial vehicle drivers ‘actively’ watching videos during I-80 blitz
The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) issued a warning to commercial vehicle drivers about watching videos behind the wheel after a recent distracted driving enforcement operation on I-80....
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$1.4 million in drugs seized during commercial vehicle inspection in Texas
A commercial vehicle driver and passenger were arrested after hundreds of pounds of drugs were seized by law enforcement in Webb County, Texas. At 7 a.m. on September 22, 2026, officers with the...
A commercial vehicle inspection in Webb County led to a driver and passenger arrested and hundreds of pounds of drugs seized.
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Love’s new drink refill policy goes into effect October 1
Truck stop chain Love’s Travel Stops is implementing a new policy for professional driver drink refills. Effective October 1, 2026, Love’s will make the following changes to the drink refill policy:...
Professional drivers will see Love’s complementary drink refills shift to a monthly credit based model starting October 1.
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The hidden liability risks in hauling delicate automotive parts
ransporting delicate automotive components requires carriers to adopt specialized loading, static protection, and moisture control...
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Truck driver banned from all facilities after bonking into protestors outside of warehouse truck entrance
A truck driver has been banned from all Bradford White facilities after bonking into protestors picketing the truck entrance of the warehouse in Michigan on Wednesday. The incident happened on...
A driver attempting to enter a warehouse truck entrance where protestors are picketing can be banned from all of that company's facilities.
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Proposed rule: Approval of Implementation Plans for Air Quality Planning Purposes; State of Nevada; Truckee Meadows Second 10-Year Maintenance Plan for the 1987 PM-10 Standard
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve the "Second 10-Year Maintenance Plan for the Truckee Meadows 24-Hour PM<INF>10</INF> Attainment Area" ("Truckee Meadows Second PM<INF>10</INF> Maintenance Plan" or "Plan") as a revision to the Washoe County portion of the State implementation plan (SIP) for the State of Nevada. The Truckee Meadows Second PM<INF>10</INF> Maintenance Plan includes, among other elements, a base year emissions inventory, a maintenance demonstration, contingency provisions, and motor vehicle emissions budgets for use in transportation conformity
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TQL, C.H. Robinson accused of federal racketeering with illegal carrier network
The two biggest brokers defrauded their customers, knowingly hired illegal carriers and conspired 'to engage in predicate criminal...
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