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âUnsafeâ 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 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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Iowa deputies catch multiple commercial vehicle drivers âactivelyâ watching videos during I-80 blitz
The Jasper County Sheriffâs 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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Loveâs new drink refill policy goes into effect October 1
Truck stop chain Loveâs Travel Stops is implementing a new policy for professional driver drink refills. Effective October 1, 2026, Loveâs will make the following changes to the drink refill policy:...
Professional drivers will see Loveâs 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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FMCSA and DHS take 78 truck drivers off the road in overnight enforcement operation in four states
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and partner agencies inspected hundreds of commercial vehicles during an overnight enforcement operation that took place in multiple states....
An overnight enforcement operation in four states inspected over 500 trucks and took 78 drivers off the road.
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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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Cargo thieves used cloned shipping documents to reroute semi trailer loaded with glycerin, Illinois sheriff says
The Cook County Sheriffâs Office (CCSO) recently recovered dozens of drums of âsyrupy liquidâ as part of a cargo theft investigation. On September 17, 2026, CCSO received information about a shipment...
Cloned shipping documents can reroute a semi trailer loaded with glycerin, so check that your paperwork matches the load you are hauling.
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Kodiak partners with IKEA to launch trucking service with âcompletely empty cabâ on I-45 in Texas in 2026
Autonomous trucking technology company Kodiak announced the next steps in a years-long partnership with furniture giant IKEA. In a September 29 news release, Kodiak announced that âunsupervised...
Kodiak plans unsupervised driverless trucks hauling IKEA freight on I-45 in Texas later in 2026, with a completely empty cab and no driver inside.
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FMCSA issues fuel transport waiver as diesel supplies tighten
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has waived hours-of-service requirements for interstate gasoline and diesel haulers through Dec. 16.
Interstate gasoline and diesel haulers can run without hours-of-service limits through Dec. 16 under the FMCSA waiver.
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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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Oversized load ordered out-of-service in Arizona for inaccurate permit, unsafe equipment, unqualified escort driver
Arizona troopers ordered a commercial truck hauling a mobile home off the road after uncovering âmultiple serious safety violations.â On September 24, 2026, Arizona Department of Public Safety...
Hauling an oversized load in Arizona can get you placed out of service for an inaccurate permit, unsafe equipment, or an unqualified escort driver.
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Healthcare That Works Wherever the Road Takes You
Content Sponsored By LLH Healthcare For trucking companies, providing healthcare benefits comes with a challenge most employers donât face: their workforce is constantly moving. Drivers can be...
Drivers can be hundreds of miles from home and their regular providers, so a California-based, employee-owned trucking company uses LLH Healthcare to reach them across state lines.
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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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Notice: Hours of Service of Drivers; Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation; Exemption Renewal for Cleveland-Cliffs Steel LLC
FMCSA announces its decision to provisionally renew and consolidate two exemptions previously granted to Cleveland-Cliffs Steel LLC (Cliffs), formerly ArcelorMittal Indiana Harbor, LLC, from certain hours-of-service (HOS) and parts and accessories requirements of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs). The provisional renewal allows Cliffs' employee-drivers with commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) who transport steel coils or scrap metal between the company's production and shipping locations to work up to 16 consecutive hours in a duty period and return to work following at lea
Cleveland-Cliffs employee drivers hauling steel coils or scrap metal could work up to 16 consecutive hours and use specialized coil carriers under a provisionally renewed exemption now open for public comment.
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