A Houston truck driver was recently convicted by a jury on charges related to a human smuggling attempt discovered by U.S. Border Patrol agents. Armando Balladares-Prado, 66, was convicted on human smuggling charges following a two-day jury trial, according to a June 5, 2025, statement from the U.S. Attorney’s Office ...more
Rebalancing the Scales of Justice in Trucking
Image A jackpot justice system has caused nuclear verdicts against trucking companies to escalate. In fact, nuclear verdicts—those verdicts over ...more
Top 5 Truck Dispatch Software Providers for 2023
For growing carriers, having efficient truck dispatch software is essential for managing fleets, optimizing operations, and winning more high-paying loads ...more
Connecticut Combats Wrong-Way Driving
In 2022, records indicated 13 wrong-way crashes in Connecticut that resulted in 23 deaths. (Connecticut Department of Transportation) High-tech countermeasures ...more
I-95 Section in Philadelphia Could Reopen by End of June
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (right) listens as President Joe Biden speaks about the Interstate 95 highway collapse after an aerial ...more
South Dakota Sheriff calls out illegal auto haul
The Fall River County Sheriff’s Office (FRSO) out of Hot Springs, South Dakota, is asking drivers towing vehicles to do ...more
POLICE: Ambulance had red light in collision with semi that ejected EMT
An EMT sustained life-threatening injuries on Monday after a crash with a semi truck at an intersection in Kentucky. The ...more
High wind truck bans will soon be in effect for NY Thruway
Travel restrictions will soon go into effect in Western New York due to potential high ...more
Motorist trapped in flattened car after semi truck tips during turn
A motorist was trapped inside of their vehicle for over an hour after a semi ...more
Driver falls out of cab after motorist’s road rage antics send semi truck crashing into house
A semi truck crashed into a house after losing control behind a road raging motorist ...more
Two NYS Thruway service areas to close for construction in January
The New York State Thruway Authority announced that two service areas will be closing for ...more
Supply Chain Envoy Stephen Lyons Sees Significant Improvement From 2021
White House Supply Chain Envoy Stephen Lyons says the nation’s supply chain is ending 2022 ...more
FedEx Profit Tops Estimates as Higher Prices Offset Decline in Shipments
FedEx Corp. reported fiscal second-quarter earnings that beat analysts’ estimates, lifted by price increases and ...more
Five States Extend Driving Hours for Heating Fuel Deliveries
Colorado, North and South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming have declared temporary emergency exemptions of federal ...more
Toyota President Expresses Caution on Electric Vehicles
The president of Toyota Motor Corp. is publicly questioning whether the auto industry should transition ...more
Hefty Jump of 9.9¢ Pushes Diesel Price to $3.905 a Gallon
The current national average diesel price increased by the most since a 40.1-cent surge March ...more
AAPA CEO Connor to Retire Oct. 1 After Four Years at Helm
A truck arrives at the Port of Los Angeles. Chris Connor has been the CEO ...more
Large US-Mexico Truck Crossing to Reopen in Texas
About 300 trucks weekly are expected to pass through Marcelino Serna once trade there resumes ...more
Pre-Trip Master Shamrell Bound for 17th NTDC
Oregon Trucking Associations CEO Jana Jarvis greets 4-axle winner and grand champion Dan Shamrell of ...more
Schneider acquires New England-headquartered company with 500 trucks
This week, Schneider National, Inc. announced the acquisition of a major dedicated contract carrier.On August 1, ...more
Yellow Closure Reshuffles LTL Sector
Yellow's situation has disrupted the LTL market. (Yellow Corp.) Less-than-truckload carrier Yellow Corp. ceased operations ...more
Class Act: Success Follows North Carolina Champ Bills
Flanked by two state troopers, Michael Bills of FedEx Express displays his hardware for winning ...more
Residents demand to know why local Werner terminal wants to add 185 more truck parking spaces
Residents of a town in Pennsylvania are skeptical that their local Werner terminal actually needs ...more