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DTNA adding production line staff as truck demand rises
Freightliner is adding workers at its Saltillo, Mexico, manufacturing plant as production ramps up across North America, Daimler Truck CEO Karin Radstrom said.
Freightliner is adding workers at its Saltillo plant as production ramps up, which could mean more new trucks reaching dealers.
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Over 4,300 commercial vehicles inspected in 10 states and 3 provinces during CVSA human trafficking initiative
Thousands of commercial vehicles were inspected as part of a special human trafficking prevention operation associated with the World Cup soccer tournament this summer. On September 15, the...
Thousands of commercial vehicles were inspected during a CVSA human trafficking initiative tied to the World Cup, so drivers may see similar checks at events.
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Man crushed while trying to climb ladder on moving tanker truck
A man is dead after trying to climb the ladder on a tanker truck as it was moving early on Monday morning. The incident happened on September 14th just after 7:30 a.m. at the 1200 block of Myrtle...
A man died in El Paso after climbing the ladder on a moving tanker truck, so never board your rig while it is rolling.
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Four semi trucks collide in construction zone on Indiana Toll Road
Indiana State Police (ISP) responded to a multiple semi truck collision on the Indiana Toll Road in Steuben County late Monday night. At 10:39 p.m. on September 14, ISP responded to a reported crash...
Four semis collided in a construction zone on the Indiana Toll Road, so expect delays near mile marker 151.2 in Steuben County.
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McLeod urges rate discipline as freight market rebalances
Tom McLeod said the industry is riding a rate rebound driven by the winnowing of excess hauling capacity that had contributed to a four-year rate recession.
Excess hauling capacity is being winnowed out, so rates are rebounding after a four year recession, and McLeod urges rate discipline.
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Maersk stock surges on higher freight rates
Disruptions in the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz have benefited the container shipping industry by tying up vessel capacity and tipping the supply-demand balance in favor of shipowners.
Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz disruptions that tie up vessel capacity and favor shipowners could mean more container freight moving to trucks.
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Driver with oversized load & forged documents fined nearly $44,000 after sideswiping another rig
A truck driver hauling an oversized load has been fined nearly $44,000 after a crash with another semi truck revealed he had forged documents. The accident happened on Route 318 in Barkhamsted,...
Hauling an oversized load with forged documents turned a sideswipe in Barkhamsted into a nearly $44,000 fine.
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Volvo Trucksâ end-to-end autonomous freight enters new phase
Autonomous trucking is set to enter a new phase, advancing toward end-to-end shipment from the hub-to-hub model quicker than previously thought in the sector.
Autonomous trucking is advancing toward end to end shipment from the hub to hub model quicker than previously thought.
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Texas cops impound dump truck registered as passenger vehicle with unlicensed CMV driver behind the wheel
Texas police took enforcement action against a commercial vehicle and driver after finding several violations during a traffic stop in Krugerville. A Krugerville Police Department (KVPD) officer...
A dump truck registered as a passenger vehicle and driven by an unlicensed CMV driver got impounded in Krugerville, Texas.
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Two truck drivers face charges after Nebraska troopers recover $50 million in drugs, $250K in stolen speakers hauled by...
The Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) intercepted a record-breaking amount of drugs and halted a major cargo theft attempt during two separate actions in Dawson County. On September 14, NSP released...
Nebraska troopers seized $50 million in drugs and $250K in stolen speakers from semis in Dawson County, showing how criminal loads can move through ordinary freight lanes.
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Colorado troopers share video of semi truck using runaway ramp on I-70
The Colorado State Patrol (CSP) shared a recently-captured video of a runaway semi truck using an escape ramp along I-70. CSP said that the video was captured a few days ago on westbound I-70 coming...
Colorado troopers shared video of a runaway semi using an escape ramp on westbound I-70 coming down Eisenhower Pass to encourage drivers to use the ramps if necessary.
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Motorist in non-critical condition after metal pipe falls off rig and spears vehicle
A motorist is expected to survive after a large metal pipe fell off of a tractor trailer and pierced their vehicle late last week. The accident happened on Friday, September 11th in Memphis,...
A metal pipe falling off a tractor trailer on Interstate 55 in Memphis pierced a motorist's vehicle, so check your load securement before you roll.
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Texas cops impound dump truck registered as passenger vehicle with unlicensed CMV driver behind the wheel
Texas police took enforcement action against a commercial vehicle and driver after finding several violations in Krugerville. A Krugerville Police Department (KVPD) officer recently initiated a...
A dump truck impounded in Krugerville shows that driving a commercial vehicle without the right license or registration can cost you the truck.
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Nebraska sheriff tickets trucker for video call with showering man while driving on I-80
A truck driver was issued multiple citations after a sheriffâs deputy spotted them making an unusual FaceTime call while operating on I-80, according to the York County Sheriffâs Office (YCSO). In...
A Nebraska deputy on I-80 issued multiple citations to a trucker seen on a FaceTime call with a showering man.
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FMCSA warns that âbad actorsâ have started impersonating Motus registration system
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued a fraud alert warning truckers about a Motus impersonation scam. Users of the Motus trucking registration system should be on guard for...
If you use the Motus trucking registration system, watch for scam emails from people impersonating its website, federal officials warn.
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LTL carriers benefit in Q3 from rebounding freight market
The weight of shipments transported by LTL carriers in the third quarter of 2026 kept rising as an ongoing freight market recovery boosts activity.
More freight is moving through LTL carriers in the third quarter of 2026 as the market recovery continues.
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Truck driverâs alleged DWI may not have contributed to death of the motorist who crashed into him, police spokesman says
A truck driver was arrested for driving while intoxicated after a motorist crashed into his tractor trailer east of Dallas earlier this month. The accident happened on September 9th at 3:17 a.m. in...
A DWI arrest can follow a crash you did not cause, as happened to a truck driver after a motorist hit his tractor trailer near Dallas.
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Trucking targets excise tax, fraud oversight on Capitol Hill
Trucking advocates are pushing to advance measures ranging from repeal of the federal excise tax on heavy trucks to cargo theft before lawmakers leave Washington.
Trucking advocates are asking lawmakers to repeal the federal excise tax on heavy trucks and address cargo theft before they leave Washington.
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DP World redraws Hormuz logistics with trucking expansion
The Dubai-based firm plans to grow its truck fleet by about 40% and add new land routes to diversify supply chains linking Europe, the U.S. and Asia to the Persian Gulf.
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Daimler Truck narrows field for largest U.S. plant site
âWe have a couple of sites, so I hope we make a decision pretty soon,â CEO Karin Radstrom said Sept. 13 at an event preceding the IAA Transportation conference.
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Brand new truck parking set to add 175 spots along I-30 near Oklahoma/Texas border
Plans for brand new truck parking along Interstate 30 in the northeastern part of Texas are set to add 175 spots once the project is completed. The truck parking will be constructed in Bowie County,...
Drivers running I-30 through Bowie County will gain 175 parking spots once construction near County Road 4204 finishes.
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Truck driver charged with assault after female passenger struck by CMV at New York truck stop
Police accused a truck driver of fleeing the scene after striking a woman with his tractor trailer at a truck stop in Fultonville, New York, over the weekend. Shortly before 7 p.m. on September 12,...
A truck driver faces an assault charge after a woman was struck by his tractor trailer and trapped between two semis at a New York truck stop.
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Trucker emotionally devastated by fatal crash with 87-year-old-motorist shares dash cam footage of incident
A truck driver who was unable to avoid crashing into an 87-year-old-motorist says he is sharing dash cam footage of the emotionally devastating crash to help the public and family members understand...
A West Virginia trucker who had just picked up a load says he shared dash cam footage of the fatal crash to help others understand what happened.
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Amazon suspends use of cargo carrier after fatal crash
The jetâs ownership history, weather conditions at the airport, maintenance records and operations by 21 Air were expected to be reviewed by investigators with the NTSB.
Amazon suspending a cargo carrier after a fatal crash means the NTSB will review that carrier's operations, so drivers should expect similar scrutiny of any carrier they work for.
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