A truck driver is facing multiple charges for allegedly dumping thousands of gallons of fuel in the Moundville, Alabama, area. Alabama-based truck driver Alphonso Terry, Jr., 58, is facing five counts of Reckless Endangerment and one count of Criminal Mischief. Additional state or federal charges could be issued.The charges were filed in connection with a ...more

A man stole a driver’s semi truck and iPad and was eventually arrested after threatening the driver, police say.  The incident started on Saturday, March 8th at approximately 6:00 p.m. in Barstow, California. According to VVNG News, the driver contacted police after Erik Quiroz stole his semi truck with an iPad inside and started FaceTime the ...more

Multiple fatalities were reported during a pileup crash in Austin, Texas, late last night. The crash occurred at 11:23 p.m. on March 13 in the 12900 block of I-35 in north Austin.Police say that 17 vehicles, including a semi truck, were involved in a crash in the southbound lanes of I-35. When crews arrived on ...more

The Trump administration wants to “reinvigorate the American dream for the American citizen,” Vice President JD Vance said March 10. (Noel Fletcher/Transport Topics) WASHINGTON — Dedication to state-centric laws and a commitment to disaster preparedness were key topics addressed by Vice President JD Vance and other political leaders March 10 during the National League of ...more

(Mack Trucks) NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Mack Trucks announced that starting in late Q2 2025, fleets using its GuardDog Connect with Allison Transmission products will gain streamlined access to Allison action plans. These plans will be integrated into GuardDog’s existing communication channels — including the Mack OneCall customer support network and MVASIST, a web-based communications system. ...more

Calhoun receives his award from Schuier. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics) NASHVILLE, Tenn. — American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council announced the first-ever honorees of its inaugural service provider excellence award at the 2025 Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition. The TMC Distinguished Service Provider Award was launched to highlight exceptional service providers ...more

(Angus Mordant/Bloomberg News) Global oil demand is under pressure from the escalating trade war at the same time that OPEC+ is reviving output, threatening to deepen a supply surplus, the International Energy Agency said. A slower pace of oil deliveries in recent months prompted the IEA to trim forecasts for this year’s consumption growth, according ...more

Kenney announced several new and updated products and technologies. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics) NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Hyundai Translead showcased a lineup of products and initiatives during the 2025 Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition on March 10. CEO Sean Kenney led the presentation, noting that the new lineup will ...more

(Jordan Vonderhaar/Bloomberg) WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on March 13 threatened a 200% tariff on European wine, champagne and spirits if the European Union goes forward with a planned tariff on American whiskey. The European tariff, which was unveiled in response to steel and aluminum tariffs by the U.S. administration, was expected to go into ...more

Since his role in the Biden administration ended in late January, Buttigieg has spent months considering his next move. (Mark Schiefelbein/Associated Press) SAUGATUCK, Mich. — Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced that he will not seek an open U.S. Senate seat in Michigan, a move that leaves the door wide open for him to seek a much ...more