Officials with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently discovered millions of dollars worth of drugs secreted in a semi trailer loaded with rocks. The drug seizure occurred on April 12 at the Del Rio International Bridge located in Del Rio, Texas.CBP officers selected a tractor trailer transporting a shipment of rocks into the United States ...more
A Kentucky weigh station that closed earlier this month will soon reopen with new upgrades to help CMV inspectors detect violations — even while vehicles are still in motion. The weigh station is located on I-75 southbound approximately two miles north of Crittenden.The weigh station was closed April 10, 2023, and the closure is scheduled ...more
The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics (OBN) announced a large-scale drug bust that occurred late last week as part of an ongoing investigation. According to an April 18 media release from OBN, the drug bust occurred on April 14.Officials said that they seized 7000 pounds of marijuana from a semi truck and shut down “a black market ...more
Police in New York made an unusual drug bust on Monday after a truck struck an overpass. On the afternoon of April 17, police were called to a Walmart parking lot in Fredonia, New York, by a truck driver. The truck driver told police he struck an overpass on I-90 and pulled into the Walmart ...more
With the transportation sector being the largest source of GHG emissions in the U.S.1, fleets are increasingly feeling the pressure to lower carbon emissions. One of the most popularly discussed solutions is the move toward electric vehicles. While progress has been made in bringing electric trucks to market — challenges remain. Thankfully, there is a solution ...more
One of the greatest advantages of electric vehicles is the reduced cost of ownership. With fewer moving parts, and no oil changes, EVs have a simplified maintenance program. However, zero emissions does not mean zero maintenance. Regular inspections of EV components are a critical safety precaution and prevents larger, more costly breakdowns if left undetected. ...more
