Bear meets demise after 18-wheeler strike
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo. — A semi-truck struck and killed a bear Monday on Interstate 55 near Herculaneum, Missouri. Authorities said they believe it’s the same
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Governor Pritzker: Major roadwork project ‘restoring and transforming Illinois’
CARBONDALE, Ill. — Entering Year Four of Rebuild Illinois, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has announced that major projects to modernize and improve Interstates
1 dead after motorcycle collides with 18-wheeler
AUSTIN, Texas — One person is dead after a motorcycle collided with a tractor-trailer early Saturday morning in Austin. Authorities said that the motorcyclist was
Theresa DeSantis wins 2nd Best of Show Award at 40th Shell Rotella SuperRigs
BRANSON, Mo. — Theresa DeSantis of Apache Junction, Arizona, captured Best of Show honors with her 1985 Peterbilt 359 with a 2016 East trailer at
Company planning major new diesel refinery in Nevada
LAS VEGAS — Vegas Renewable Diesel Inc. (VRD) is planning to build what it says will be the largest renewable diesel refinery in the western
Recall issued on steering part used in many heavy-duty trucks
WASHINGTON — A major recall by Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems’ subsidiary R.H. Sheppard on a steering part that could lead to a loss of steering
Months of weekend tunnel closures are on tap for Boston
BOSTON — The first of 36 consecutive weekend closures of the Sumner Tunnel caused some traffic jams — and irritated drivers. The closure from late
3 injured after 18-wheeler crashes into hotel swimming pool
SAN ANTONIO — Three people were injured after tractor-trailer crashed through a concrete wall into an empty Texas hotel swimming pool during the wee hours
Truck driver seeks hours of service waiver over health concerns related to sleep
WASHINGTON – A Minnesota truck driver is petitioning the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) for a five-year exemption from the federal hours of service
Indiana road tolls rising nearly 10% in July
GARY, Ind. — The Indiana Toll Road is increasing its rates by more than 9 percent starting this July. In a news release, the Indiana
ATA encourages Senate to confirm Hutcheson as FMCSA administrator
WASHINGTON — The American Trucking Associations (ATA) is urging the Senate Commerce Committee to swiftly confirm Robin Hutcheson as Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Administrator
BulkLoads.com set to provide insurance coverage
OZARK, Mo. — BulkLoads.com founders Jared Flinn and Matt Fredin are preparing to launch their newest endeavor: Bulk Insurance Group LLC. The company is set
BC 50 Series backup cameras introduce night vision, extended wireless range
OLATHE, Kansas — Garmin International Inc has introduced the BC 50 and BC 50 with Night Vision wireless backup cameras. The BC 50 with night
Wisconsin authorities use Facebook post to highlight who can, can’t use interstate crossovers
The Wisconsin State Patrol (WSP) is reminding big rig drivers that only emergency and highway maintenance vehicles are allowed to use interstate highway crossovers. In
1 dead, 2 injured after 18-wheeler crashes into wreck scene on I-45
CENTERVILLE, Texas — A deadly crash in Texas claimed the life of one person and left two firefighters injured. KBTX reports that emergency crews were
Arkansas Trucking Association awards scholarships to 3 state seniors
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Three graduating seniors have been selected to receive scholarships from the Arkansas Trucking Association. Each of the students will receive a
Western Star expands 49X model applications
PORTLAND, Ore. – Western Star announced Friday new options available on its 49X model that will widen coverage for heavy haul and construction applications. First,
Speed study called encouraging by NTSB chair
WASHINGTON — National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Chair Jennifer Homendy Thursday praised the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)
Wisconsin highway closed after truck driver finds body
OREGON, Wis. — A highway was closed after a truck driver found a body on the side of the road near Oregon, Wisconsin, Wednesday evening.
Multi-vehicle crash shuts down stretch of highway in Pennsylvania
CHESTER COUNTY, Pennsylvania — A tractor-trailer’s failure to stop for traffic and debris caused a multi-vehicle crash on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Monday morning. WFMZ reports