Illinois State Police (ISP) have released more information on Monday’s deadly pileup crash on I-55. In a May 2 press release, ISP said that the number of people killed in the pileup has increased from six to seven.“Initially, six individuals were found deceased at the crash scene. However, the severity of the crash masked the ...more

The Tippecanoe County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) responded to an in-cab shooting involving a couple early Wednesday morning on an Indiana interstate. TCSO responded to a domestic disturbance call shortly after 1 a.m. on May 3 on I-65 at mile marker 167.When they arrived on scene, they found a male suffering from a gunshot wound. Deputies ...more

A truck driver hauling automobiles ran into trouble at an overpass on Wednesday morning, Michigan State Police (MSP) said. The incident occurred on I-275 in Monroe County.MSP said that a car hauler loaded with work vans struck the Telegraph Bridge on the southbound I-275 expressway. No one was hurt.Troopers said that the incident resulted in ...more

 U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Detroit, Michigan, recently seized thousands of pounds of marijuana from a tractor trailer hauling a load of tires. The drug seizure happened on April 20, 2023, at the Fort Street Cargo Facility.CBP officers referred an inbound tractor trailer hauling a shipment of tires for additional screening. During a ...more

Transportation officials in Arizona have closed a portion of I-10 following a fatal early morning collision near Willcox. The crash occurred before 2 a.m. on May 3 on I-10 westbound at mile marker 331 near Willcox.The Cochise County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) reports that a semi truck left the interstate and struck a bridge pillar for ...more

Police in Wisconsin took to Facebook on Tuesday to issue a reminder to truck drivers about driving into flood waters. On May 2, the Prairie du Chien Police Department wrote:“So, you think you’re having a bad day? Do NOT drive around barricades and road closed signs. Do NOT try to drive through flood water. Your ...more

A truck driver’s dash cam captured a sudden and scary close call with a pickup truck. The video was captured in Cary, North Carolina, and shared by TikTok user @chris_g98 on April 28. It has since then been viewed more than 2.2 million times.In the video, a Baker Roofing Company pickup driver experiences a blowout ...more

Iowa DOT Motor Vehicle Enforcement (MVE) is reminding truck drivers to prepare for the nation’s biggest truck blitz by sharing photos of some major violations discovered last year. This year, CVSA Roadcheck will take place May 16 — 18 throughout the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. During Roadcheck, CMV inspections will take place at weigh/inspection stations, ...more

On Monday, Memphis-headquartered FedEx announced that it will close dozens of locations, consolidate operations, and furlough workers. In a May 1, 2023, announcement, company leaders said that they will close 29 FedEx Freight locations in August.FedEx released the following statement outlining the location closures as well as planned consolidations and furloughs: “As FedEx continues to ...more

Dash cam video captured a major bridge strike that occurred this week in British Columbia. The video was captured on May 1 in Abbotsford, B.C.Global News reports that a truck traveling on Highway 1 was hauling three tractors, one of which was positioned with the boom placed too high, resulting in a bridge strike when ...more