Officials with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently discovered millions of dollars worth of drugs secreted in a semi trailer loaded with rocks. The drug seizure occurred on April 12 at the Del Rio International Bridge located in Del Rio, Texas.CBP officers selected a tractor trailer transporting a shipment of rocks into the United States ...more
Officials in Texas are investigating a tanker truck crash that claimed the life of a truck driver in Cameron County on Monday evening. The crash happened in Brownsville as a tanker driver hauling hazardous flammable material was northbound on State Highway 550.🚨#BREAKING: Massive explosion after an 18 wheeler fuel tanker overturned 📌#Brownsville | #Texas ⁰Currently ...more
CDLLife reader Scott recently sent in a dash cam clip of his close call with a clueless four wheeler that will get your blood pressure up. In the clip, the car driver fails to yield at an intersection and narrowly avoids what would have likely been a devastating T-bone crash with a big rig traveling ...more
An Illinois State Police (ISP) trooper’s vehicle was struck by a passenger vehicle while the trooper was performing an inspection on a truck along I-57 on Tuesday. The incident occurred around 11:15 a.m. on April 18 north of Marion.An ISP trooper was stationary on southbound I-57 at mile marker 56 with emergency lights activated while ...more
With the transportation sector being the largest source of GHG emissions in the U.S.1, fleets are increasingly feeling the pressure to lower carbon emissions. One of the most popularly discussed solutions is the move toward electric vehicles. While progress has been made in bringing electric trucks to market — challenges remain. Thankfully, there is a solution ...more
One of the greatest advantages of electric vehicles is the reduced cost of ownership. With fewer moving parts, and no oil changes, EVs have a simplified maintenance program. However, zero emissions does not mean zero maintenance. Regular inspections of EV components are a critical safety precaution and prevents larger, more costly breakdowns if left undetected. ...more
