Siegfried Schnepf/Getty Images PHOENIX — States are taking aim at towing companies that prevent carriers from accessing cargo in a trailer after a rig has been dropped off after a tow, a panel of insurance experts said. “Having dealt with a few tow truck companies, they are pretty scary people,” said Dean Croke, principal analyst ...more
Today, May 23rd marks the 10 year anniversary of a serious bridge collapse caused by a truck hauling a too tall load through Washington. A section of the Interstate 5 bridge over the Skagit river in Mount Vernon, Washington fell into the water below, taking two vehicles with it, on May 23rd, 2013. According to King ...more
The Wyoming Highway Patrol – Commercial Carrier (WHP) division released results from this year’s Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) International Roadcheck inspection campaign. This year, CVSA Roadcheck took place May 16 — 18 at at weigh/inspection stations, designated inspection areas, and along roadways throughout the U.S., Mexico, and Canada.WHP was among the first states to ...more
A former Harris County, Texas, Deputy Constable was sentenced to federal prison after admitting to his role in a conspiracy to distribute cocaine. On May 23, 2023, Alexsander S. Reyes, 49, was sentenced to 210 months in federal prison to be immediately followed by five years of supervised release.Reyes previously pleaded guilty on January 6, ...more
The House voted to cancel the tough emissions regulation for commercial trucks on Tuesday, but the decision is expected to be overruled. The House vote comes on Tuesday, May 23rd after the Senate voted to overturn the rule in April. The rule will now be sent to President Joe Biden, who is expected to veto ...more
A big rig overturned on Interstate 4 in Florida on Tuesday morning, creating traffic backups. The accident happened on May 23rd in Orange County on I-4 east at the John Young Parkway overpass at about 6 a.m. EDT. Click Orlando reports that the truck overturned, spilling about 150 pallets onto the roadway. First responders have cleared ...more
A bus driver is dead after rear-ending a semi truck in Wyoming last week. The accident happened on Wednesday, May 17th east of Arlington, Wyoming on Interstate 80. According to KGAB, a semi truck was heading east at 45 mph in the right lane of I-80 at milepost 273.6 with its hazard lights on. A commercial ...more
Mack Trucks Austraila recently showed off an impressive LEGO build at a truck show in Brisbane to celebrate the company’s 60 year anniversary. Mack Trucks Australia created the life-size LEGO truck to display at the 2023 Brisbane Truck Show. The LEGO Mack Anthem is made up of approximately one million LEGO pieces and took more ...more
On Tuesday, Iowa DOT Motor Vehicle Enforcement (MVE) took to Facebook to highlight a recent traffic stop involving a badly damaged semi trailer. In the May 23 post, Iowa DOT MVE said:“Driving at night has it’s benefits. Less traffic is definitely one of them. Avoiding law enforcement to make it from one state to another ...more
A car was obliterated and a person was killed in a wreck with a tractor trailer in Washington on Friday. The accident occurred on Friday, May 19th in Orondo, Washington on Highway 2. According to Wenatchee News, a 2022 Toyota 4Runner was heading east on Highway 2 when the motorist “improperly” changed lanes and collided with ...more
