A Texas jury convicted a South Carolina woman on charges related to a tractor trailer human smuggling attempt. On July 15, 2025, a jury convicted 46 year old Sharon Thompkins of Columbia, South Carolina, for transporting illegal aliens, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Texas.The ...more
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is asking truck drivers to heed road closure signs after a recent mishap on I-80. ...more
A new Florida law going into effect next week cracks down on excessive speeding with stricter punishments. On July 1, ...more
A man will serve more than six years in prison for the kidnapping of a trucker who was able to ...more
Fred Smith, FedEx Chairman and Founder, Dies at 80
“Fred Smith was a titan of the trucking industry," Spear said. (Anna Moneymaker/Bloomberg) Fred Smith, who transformed the parcel shipping ...more
Small-Parcel Shipments From China to US Fall 40% on Tariffs
"Made in China" labels on packages at a fulfillment center in New Jersey. (Bing Guan/Bloomberg) U.S. tariff hikes on small ...more
A trucking company based in Edmonton, Alberta, shared photos and dash cam video in hopes ...more
Watch as this trucker plows right through high water after heavy central Texas rains this ...more
Drivers passing through Iowa should expect to see an increased law enforcement presence as agencies ...more
A man was found hiding out in a semi truck sleeper berth parked outside of ...more
Auto Parts Supplier Marelli Blames Tariffs for Bankruptcy
The Marelli Corp. headquarters in Saitama, Japan. (Kiyoshi Ota/Bloomberg) Marelli Holdings Co., the long-struggling auto ...more
EU Sees US Trade Talks Extending Beyond July Deadline
The Port of Barcelona. (Angel Garcia/Bloomberg) The European Union believes trade negotiations with the U.S. ...more
Trump Tariffs Can Stay in Effect Longer, Appeals Court Says
President Donald Trump speaks to reporters after arriving on Air Force One on June 10 ...more
Inflation Up Slightly in May as Grocery Prices Ticked Higher
Food costs rose in May. (Jeenah Moon/Bloomberg) WASHINGTON — U.S. inflation picked up a bit ...more
Rep. Rick Crawford Highlights Truck Parking, Highway Safety
Rep. Rick Crawford at a past hearing. (Al Drago/Bloomberg News) The chairman of a House ...more
Love’s Travel Stops announced that several stores have undergone major remodels so far this year. Love’s ...more
UPDATE: Motorist charged with intoxicated manslaughter for decapitation of trucker
A woman has been charged with intoxicated manslaughter for a collision that decapitated a trucker ...more
Trump to Roll Back Biden-Era Alaska Oil Drilling Limits
The reserve holds an estimated 8.7 billion barrels of recoverable oil, according to a 2017 ...more
Key Inflation Measure Increases in April
Spending on new cars soared 6.2%. (Daniel Acker/Bloomberg) WASHINGTON — A key index of U.S. ...more
As Colorado’s chain season officially ends, state troopers have released results from weekly chain enforcement ...more
POLICE: Minivan smashed into semi truck wheels, killing 16-year-old passenger
A 16-year-old girl is dead after the van she was in crashed into the wheels ...more
Ram Brings Back Hemi V8 Engine in Bid to Reclaim Lost Sales
The 2026 Ram 1500 is available with a Hemi V8 engine. (Ram Trucks) Ram is ...more