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Museum displays truck driver's massive model of NYC
Truck driver Joe Mackenâs model is on display at the Museum of the City of New York through Oct. 12.
A truck driver built a massive model of New York City that is now displayed at the Museum of the City of New York.
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Notice: Notice of Supplemental Funding, National Rural Health Information Clearinghouse Program
HRSA will provide additional award funds to the National Rural Health Information Clearinghouse Program recipient under HRSA-25-009, the University of North Dakota, to provide information, data, and tools related to rural health to support improving health care in rural areas.
Additional funds to the University of North Dakota will support information and tools related to rural health care.
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HOS waived for trucks hauling fuel amidst skyrocketing diesel prices
Hours of Service have been waived for drivers hauling diesel fuel and gasoline for the next 90 days in an attempt to reduce fuel disruptions. The 90 day waiver from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety...
Drivers hauling diesel fuel and gasoline can run without Hours of Service limits for the next 90 days under an FMCSA waiver aimed at reducing fuel disruptions.
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Movers press Congress on scams, housing and lawsuit abuse
American Trucking Associationsâ Moving and Storage Conference had a record-setting turnout for its annual Call on Washington event.
Movers took their concerns about scams, housing and lawsuit abuse to Congress during a record-setting Call on Washington.
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13 people arrested when police find them unloading $250k worth of stolen chicken from a semi truck parked behind a motel
Thirteen people were arrested on Tuesday after police caught them unloading $250,000 worth of stolen chicken from a semi truck parked behind a motel. The incident happened on September 15th in...
A stolen chicken load unloaded behind a Memphis motel shows how quickly cargo can disappear when a truck is left unattended.
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Roehl Transport Announces Second Driver Pay Increase of 2026, Pushing Top Driver Earnings Well Beyond $100,000
September 16, 2026 (Marshfield, WI) â Roehl Transport announced its second truck driver pay increase this year, a move that will position Roehlâs top earning drivers among the highest-paid drivers in...
Roehl's second pay raise this year means its top drivers can earn well over $100,000 while getting home weekly or even daily.
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Driver charged with murder after 3 a.m. stabbing of fellow trucker in I-80 rest area bathroom
A truck driver is charged with murder after stabbing another truck driver in a rest area bathroom off of Interstate 80 in Wyoming earlier this week. The incident occurred at about 3:27 a.m. on...
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Driver hauling groceries arrested after driving straight into store front on purpose
A truck driver is facing felony charges after driving through the front of the grocery store he was supposed to be delivering to. The incident occurred around midnight on Thursday, September 17th in...
A driver delivering groceries to an Aldi in Nashville now faces felony charges after driving through the store front instead.
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Diesel price surge jolts trucking industry
Skyrocketing diesel prices are jolting the trucking industry amid a global energy crisis that also threatens freight movement.
Skyrocketing diesel prices mean higher fuel costs for working drivers and anyone training to enter trucking, while the global energy crisis also threatens freight movement.
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ExxonMobil weighs return to Venezuela
ExxonMobil held talks with Venezuela about re-entering the country as the Texas oil giant explores whether to follow U.S. rivals back to the South American nation.
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Truckers warned about brake fire risk on steep grade in Death Valley National Park
The National Park Service (NPS) issued an alert to truck drivers traveling through Death Valley National Park after a recent truck fire. Shortly before 8 p.m. on September 9, 2026, a semi truck...
If you drive State Route 190 through Death Valley National Park, watch your brakes on the steep grade, since a semi truck's overheated brakes caused a fire there.
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This National Truck Driver Appreciation Week may soon become federally recognized
This yearâs National Truck Driver Appreciation Week may soon be recognized by the federal government thanks to a resolution introduced by Wyoming Congresswoman Harriet Hageman. The resolution...
A Wyoming congresswoman's resolution could make National Truck Driver Appreciation Week federally recognized.
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Fraudsters masquerade as legit trucking company to hijack $600K in copper, Kentucky cops say
Multiple Kentucky law enforcement agencies partnered to halt members of an interstate cargo theft ring that hijacked a load of industrial copper spools by using fraudulent carrier documents. On...
Fraudulent carrier documents let thieves steal a copper load, so verify who you are hauling for.
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âMultiple severely damaged tiresâ and logbook violations uncovered during CMV inspection in Tennessee
The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) discovered multiple safety violations on a commercial vehicle that was âriding on the rims.â Tennessee troopers took to social media on September 15 to highlight a...
A Tennessee inspection found a commercial vehicle riding on its rims with severely damaged tires and logbook violations.
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Brake failure suspected cause in crash involving commercial vehicles on I-10 overpass
Brake failure is the suspected cause of a crash involving a concrete pump truck, a flatbed semi truck, and a pickup truck in Phoenix on Tuesday morning. The accident happened at about 7 a.m. on...
A concrete pump truck, a flatbed semi truck, and a pickup truck crashed on the Interstate 10 overpass at University Drive in Phoenix, with brake failure suspected.
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Weigh station wellness check ends in discovery of deceased truck driver
A wellness check at a weigh station in New Hampshire ended with the discovery of a deceased truck driver over the weekend. New Hampshire State Police were called to the weigh station on Route 101 in...
A wellness check at a New Hampshire weigh station ended with police finding a deceased truck driver, a reminder that drivers can be alone on the road.
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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.
The Office of Hazardous Materials Safety has granted or denied an application for a special permit from the Department of Transportation's Hazardous Material Regulations.
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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.
The Office of Hazardous Materials Safety has received an application to modify special permits under the Department of Transportation's Hazardous Material Regulations.
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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.
Hazardous materials haulers should know the Office of Hazardous Materials Safety has received a new special permit application under the Department of Transportation's Hazardous Material Regulations.
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Families of D.C. crash victims urge action on aviation safety
Loved ones of the 67 people who died last year when an airliner and Army helicopter collided over Washington urged Congress and regulators to do more to prevent similar tragedies.
Families of the 67 people killed when an airliner and Army helicopter collided over Washington want Congress and regulators to do more to prevent similar tragedies.
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Mexican trucking firm Traxion draws tender offer
A company linked to Grupo Traxion Executive President Aby Lijtszain Chernizky plans to launch a tender offer for as much as 100% of the Mexican logistics companyâs shares.
A tender offer could change who owns Traxion, the Mexican logistics company that runs trucking operations.
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Indiana troopers arrest 16 as part of âOperation Space Cadetâ truck enforcement in I-70 work zone
Indiana State Police (ISP) conducted a commercial vehicle enforcement operation in interstate work zone in an effort to reduce crashes. ISP released results from a recent enforcement initiative...
Indiana troopers arrested 16 people during Operation Space Cadet, a commercial vehicle enforcement effort in an I-70 work zone in Henry and Wayne counties.
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Conflicting messages for TDAW as FMCSA offers appreciation, Secretary Duffy promises trucking automation
The leaders of the FMCSA and the DOT are offering conflicting messages during this Truck Driver Appreciation Week. National Truck Driver Appreciation Week started Sunday, September 13th and will...
While truckers get thanks during Truck Driver Appreciation Week, the DOT secretary is promising automation that could affect their jobs.
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ICE arrests truck driver wanted for wire fraud at Pennsylvania weigh station: DHS
A truck driver who is illegally present in the U.S. was arrested on an outstanding warrant during a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation at a weigh station in Pennsylvania. On...
An ICE officer conducting commercial vehicle inspections at a Pennsylvania weigh station arrested a truck driver wanted for wire fraud.
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