The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has relaxed “under-the-hood” testing rules for commercial driver’s license (CDL) applicants working in public transportation. In a Notice published on July 16, 2025, the FMCSA announced the decision to partially grant an exemption waiver submitted by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) asking ...more
A Texas jury convicted a South Carolina woman on charges related to a tractor trailer human smuggling attempt. On July ...more
An oversize concrete beam snapped in half as it was hauled through an intersection in South Dakota on Tuesday. The ...more
Dozens of commercial vehicle drivers failed to prove that they can speak and read English during interviews with the Wyoming ...more
The Burleson County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) says that a truck driver’s quick thinking and skill likely prevented injuries at a ...more
The Michigan State Patrol (MSP) seized more than $1.8 million worth of illegal drugs from a semi truck that was ...more
Multiple law enforcement agencies partnered for a two-day commercial vehicle inspection detail that uncovered over 500 safety violations, according to ...more
The Washington State Patrol (WSP) discovered several serious violations on a commercial vehicle traveling on ...more
Drivers will soon face civil penalties for speeding in certain construction zones thanks to a ...more
The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) is using advanced drone technology to aid ...more
GM, LG Energy Solutions to Make EV Batteries in Tennessee
Ultium Cells Spring Hill, Tenn. (Ultium Cells) General Motors Co. and LG Energy Solution plan ...more
Daimler Truck NA Temporarily Lays Off 573 in North Carolina
A Daimler truck on the assembly line at the Cleveland, N.C., plant. (Daimler Truck North ...more
Tesla Goes to Trial Over Fatal Autopilot Crash in Florida
Protesters spray painted a Tesla logo in Ottawa in March. (Spencer Colby/The Canadian Press via ...more
Tesla Semi Generally Matches ArcBest’s Diesels, Pilot Finds
Tesla pitches the Semi by promising energy consumption of less than 2 kWh per mile ...more
Tech Vendors Roll Out AI Features at TIA
Technology vendors showcase their products and services in the exhibit hall at TIA’s 2025 Capital ...more
Truck-Lite Promotes Jon Stineman to President of US Operations
Truck-Lite, a manufacturer of LED lighting systems for commercial trucks, buses and commercial trailers, announced ...more
Old Dominion Freight Line Q1 Profit Falls 12.9%; OR Weakens
ODFL posted an operating ratio of 75.4 in the quarter, compared with 73.5 a year ...more
Walmart Amps Up Discounts to Lure Cost-Conscious Customers
(Dustin Chambers/Bloomberg News) Walmart Inc. is doubling down on discounts, a move to drum up ...more
A truck driver allegedly fired due to his disability will be paid tens of thousands ...more
Federal Grant to Make Golden Gate Bridge Safer From Earthquakes
Protecting the safety of travelers over the Golden Gate Bridge, including 555,000 truck drivers carrying ...more