Tesla's robotaxi service is scheduled to roll this month in Austin,Texas. (Tesla) The Trump administration is taking steps that would make it easier for automakers to deploy-self driving cars without driver controls, a potential boon to the ambitions of Tesla Inc. and rivals looking to put robotaxis on U.S. roads in the near future. Current ...more
A truck driver was sentenced to life in prison on Thursday for the murder of an Army veteran last summer. 28-year-old Naasson Hazzard was convicted of kidnapping resulting in death back in February, and was sentenced to life in prison for his crimes on Thursday, June 12th. According to Fort-Worth Star Telegram, Surveillance video used in ...more
A trucking company’s internal messaging regarding its employees forming a union was only partially unacceptable, a court ruled. Employees of Garten Trucking, operating in Virginia, West Virginia, the Carolinas, and Maryland lost an election to unionize in August 2021 by a vote of 65-30. Unionizers then accused Garten of tampering with the election, violating the ...more
This week, police arrested a man in connection with a scheme to steal oilfield equipment in New Mexico, according to the Lea County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO). On Monday, June 9, 2025, Jonathan Allen Stamper, 41, owner of Stampede Lift Solutions, was arrested in Norman, Oklahoma on charges out of Lea County, New Mexico, including:5 counts ...more
A cyberattack that took place last month may have left the personal data of thousands of people vulnerable, according to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). According to a June 6 statement from TxDOT, “unusual activity” was detected in the agency’s Crash Records Information System (CRIS) on May 12, 2025.Investigators discovered that a compromised account ...more
A trucker in his late twenties was found dead inside of his truck cab at a travel plaza in Iowa earlier this month. The incident occurred on June 6th near Meskwaki Settlement, Iowa, but the press release was not issued until June 12th. According to the Meskwaki Nation Police Department, police were called to the Meskwaki ...more
A truck driver is facing assault charges and more after evading police for three days following the alleged assault of a woman in Michigan earlier this week. The incident started at about 5:45 a.m. on June 7th in the 5000 block of Argyle Street. According to CBS News, police were called to the home on reports ...more
Love’s Travel Stops opened a new location in West Jefferson, Ohio, adding dozens of truck parking spaces to the company’s network. The new Love’s is located off I-70 at 540 Timmons Way in West Jefferson, according to a June 13 announcement from the company.Amenities include: More than 13,500 square feet80 truck parking spacesSix bobtail parking spacesLove’s ...more
On the CDLLife App, real drivers share their real experiences—the good, the funny, and the helpful. This week: Meet Boomer! Boomer spent seven months at the Olathe, Kansas animal shelter before finding his forever home with a truck driver looking for a loyal companion. Thanks to his generous sponsor, Vickie Nelson, Boomer was adopted fully ...more
A serious crash involving a semi truck was reported in downtown Louisville, Kentucky, on Friday morning. The crash occurred around 10 a.m. on June 13 on the I-65 ramp near the Kennedy Bridge in Louisville.Images captured at the scene show a burning semi truck hanging from the overpass. After falling off the I-65 ramp, the ...more
