VIDEO: Texas police chase stolen semi with 18 people plus driver crammed in the cab

By |2023-07-06T15:31:10-05:00June 20th, 2023 at 12:00 AM|Trucking News|

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) released dash cam and body cam video from a stolen semi truck pursuit that ended with the discovery of eighteen people inside the cab of the truck. The incident occurred June 17, 2023, in a LaSalle County, Texas.Texas DPS says that a suspect in a stolen tractor trailer ...more

Teen and horse dead in semi vs. Amish buggy crash in Wisconsin

By |2023-07-06T15:31:23-05:00June 20th, 2023 at 12:00 AM|Trucking News|

Authorities in Wisconsin are investigating an early Monday morning collision that claimed the life of a teenager. The incident occurred around 3 a.m. on June 19 in Lafayette County, Wisconsin.Authorities say that siblings Fannie King, 19, and Samuel King, 30, were traveling in an “Amish open-style buggy” pulled by one horse east on Wis. 81 ...more

Trucks hauling sugar, carnival equipment collide on shoulder of I-80

By |2023-07-06T15:31:28-05:00June 20th, 2023 at 12:00 AM|Trucking News|

Crews worked to separate two semi trucks smashed together on the side of Interstate 80 on Tuesday morning.  The accident happened on June 20th in Richmond, California at around 1:30 a.m. on I-80 at the westbound Potrero Avenue off ramp. The California Highway Patrol reports that the truck hauling sugar rear ended the truck hauling carnival ...more

Take a gander at this vintage cabover, motorhome combo 

By |2023-07-07T09:07:46-05:00June 20th, 2023 at 12:00 AM|Trucking News|

Take a long, hard look at this pristine cabover, motorhome combo circa 1974.  The Ford C-750 truck and the Gerstenlager trailer were transformed into a “Camelot Cruiser” motorhome by Edler & Company in Skokie, Illinois.This particular set of vehicles was reportedly kept in long-term storage until November 2022 and has undergone a plethora of upkeep ...more

Treat Your Fleet for $5/Month

By |2023-06-14T09:00:43-05:00June 19th, 2023 at 12:00 PM|Trucking News|

How much does it cost to keep a happy truck driver? As low as $5/month – that’s a big deal at a low cost! Company-provided SiriusXM subscription services will give your truck drivers endless entertainment for all the miles ahead. Making just a small investment can be highly beneficial for both your drivers and your ...more

Coatings Defend Against Moisture Damage

By |2023-06-20T12:20:03-05:00June 19th, 2023 at 12:00 PM|Trucking News|

Due to oak’s natural resistance to rot, laminated oak flooring is the most popular choice for commercial over-the-road dry van freight trailers. However, even with the natural characteristics of oak, the wood can still be damaged over time. The constant onslaught of road debris like sand and rocks, as well as exposure to moisture and ...more

Rebalancing the Scales of Justice in Trucking

By |2023-06-14T16:21:05-05:00June 19th, 2023 at 12:00 PM|Trucking News|

Image A jackpot justice system has caused nuclear verdicts against trucking companies to escalate. In fact, nuclear verdicts—those verdicts over $10 million—against trucking companies have skyrocketed 967% in the last 15 years, according to research from the American Transportation Research Institute. “That is pretty frightening. These verdicts outpace increases in health care costs and inflation,” ...more

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