Supply Chain Safeguards Would Receive Boost in DHS Bill

By |2025-06-27T08:20:02-05:00June 26th, 2025 at 1:29 AM|Trucking News|

Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-Okla.) said, "I commend the advancement of this legislation, which ensures our laws are enforced, our agencies are equipped and our citizens are protected.” (J. Scott Applewhite/Associated Press) WASHINGTON — House funding leaders on June 24 approved a fiscal 2026 spending plan for homeland security programs meant to boost supply ...more

May Cargo Slips at Largest US Ports for First Time in Months

By |2025-06-27T08:20:08-05:00June 26th, 2025 at 1:10 AM|Trucking News|

“May marked our lowest monthly cargo output in over two years,” Port of Los Angeles' Seroka said. (Damian Dovarganes/Associated Press) U.S. ports saw a slowdown in May, with some of the largest experiencing their first year-over-year decrease in months. The Port of Los Angeles processed 716,619 20-foot-equivalent units during the month, a 5% decrease from ...more

By |2025-06-26T15:23:48-05:00June 26th, 2025 at 12:00 AM|Trucking News|

A dashcam video recorded by a motorist shows the moment an electrical worker was knocked over by a passing semi truck while working in a bucket truck.  The incident happened on Monday afternoon, June 23rd, in Massachusetts. In the video, a worker is suspended in a bucket while repairing a traffic light at an intersection in ...more

By |2025-06-26T13:47:43-05:00June 26th, 2025 at 12:00 AM|Trucking News|

A truck driver died on impact after colliding with a train near Los Angeles on Wednesday.  The accident happened at about 2:15 p.m. at a private railroad crossing near the intersection of Los Angeles Avenue and Montair Drive in Moorpark, California on June 25th. According to KTLA 5, Train 118 on the Metrolink Ventura County Line ...more

By |2025-06-27T11:24:35-05:00June 26th, 2025 at 12:00 AM|Trucking News|

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is warning drivers to plan ahead for delays caused by the transport of a superload on I-80 next week. Starting on Monday, June 30, crews will begin transporting a large transformer from Laramie to Medicine Bow.The superload will leave a rail yard in Laramie on the morning of June ...more

By |2025-06-27T11:24:29-05:00June 26th, 2025 at 12:00 AM|Trucking News|

An armed woman is currently blocking Interstate 45 in Houston in a lawn chair after apparently crashing with a semi truck.  The incident happened near the 17700 block of the I-45 North Freeway near Cypresswood Drive in Houston, Texas. The crash occurred and the standoff began at about 1:50 p.m. on Thursday, June 26th. According to ...more

By |2025-06-27T11:24:39-05:00June 26th, 2025 at 12:00 AM|Trucking News|

Love’s Travel Stops opened a new store in Winslow, Arizona, the company said on Thursday. On June 26, 2025, Love’s announced the opening of a new location off of I-40 in Winslow.Amenities at the Winslow Love’s include: More than 14,000 square feet81 truck parking spacesLove’s Fresh KitchenArby’s and Dunkin’ restaurantsNine diesel baysSix showersLaundry facilitiesCAT ScaleDog parkSelf-checkout ...more

By |2025-06-27T07:26:46-05:00June 26th, 2025 at 12:00 AM|Trucking News|

A targeted roadway enforcement effort that uses purchased driver data is currently underway in Washington State now through the end of July. From Monday, June 16 through Thursday, July 31, 2025, Washington State Patrol (WSP) troopers are taking part in heightened traffic patrols in the following areas:District 1- I-5 corridor, Exit 122A (Murray Road) to ...more

By |2025-06-27T07:26:50-05:00June 26th, 2025 at 12:00 AM|Trucking News|

The South Carolina Department of Transportation will utilize federal funding to expedite the rebuilding of a bridge destroyed in a tanker truck fire earlier this month.  The accident happened on June 14th beneath the Old Vaucluse Road overpass on Interstate 20 in Aiken, South Carolina. According to WRDW, the bridge was destroyed when a car crashed ...more

By |2025-06-27T07:26:55-05:00June 26th, 2025 at 12:00 AM|Trucking News|

A former trucking company employee is facing felony charges for allegedly using peer-to-peer apps to steal customer payments from his employer. This week, Jason Garza, 45, was arraigned a district court in Plymouth, Michigan on six felony charges, including:One count of Embezzlement More Than $100,000, a 20-year felonyOne count of Embezzlement More Than $50,000 but ...more

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