Florida man pleads guilty to moving company fraud scheme
CINCINNATI — A Florida man who owned and operated various moving companies has pleaded guilty to a scheme in which he defrauded more than 1,800
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Super T Transport plans for considerable expansion after partnering with Berger Logistik
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — Super T Transport, Inc. recently sold its shares to Berger Logistik, an international transport and logistics company, based in Austria. Berger
More than 12K commercial motor vehicles placed out of service during CVSA’s road check
WASHINGTON — Over the three days of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) International Roadcheck commercial motor vehicle inspection and enforcement initiative, held May 17-19,
Tractor-trailer driver accused of causing deadly wrong-way crash
WHEELER COUNTY, Texas — A tractor-trailer driver is accused of causing a deadly crash after going the wrong way on Interstate 40 in Wheeler County, Texas.
Peterbilt launches special edition Model 389X
DENTON, Texas — Peterbilt has launched its limited-release Model 389X. According to Peterbilt officials, the 389X “embodies the heritage of the Model 389 with its
1 dead in crash between RV, tractor-trailer on I-66
LINDEN, Va. — One person is dead and others are injured following a crash involving an RV and tractor-trailer on Sept. 8, along Interstate 66
Tractor-trailer chase crosses state lines, ends in Walmart parking lot
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn., and OAK GROVE, Ky. — The pursuit of a tractor-trailer that crossed state lines ended with the driver being shot with a stun
FMCSA removes ELDorado ELD from list of approved devices
WASHINGTON — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has removed the ElDorado ELD model ERS from the list of registered ELDs due to the
Trucking industry leaders warning of dire consequences if freight railroads strike
OMAHA, Neb.  — Freight railroads and their unions are facing increasing pressure from business groups and the White House to settle their contract dispute before
Man who threatened to drive his 18-wheeler through ex-girlfriend’s house behind bars
TEMPLE, Texas — A man who allegedly said he was going to use his tractor-trailer to kill his ex-girlfriend and her children has been charged
Thank you, drivers! Businesses honor truckers with rewards, discounts during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week
During National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (Sept. 11-17), several companies are saluting America’s truck drivers. Some are even offering drivers rewards and discounts throughout the
Werner Enterprises to buy 500 hydrogen-powered engines from Cummins
OMAHA, Neb. — Werner Enterprises and Cummins Inc. announced Sept. 7 that Werner signed a letter of intent to purchase 500 Cummins’ 15-liter hydrogen internal
Yellow expands apprenticeship program to include diesel mechanics, dock workers
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Yellow Corp. is expanding its registered apprenticeship program to include new training initiatives for dock workers and diesel mechanics. According to a
Truckstop honors truckers, breaks Guinness World Record
BOISE, Idaho — In honor of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (Sept. 11-17), Truckstop announced Monday that it has set a Guinness World Records title
Haul Hero launches new mobile platform
Haul Hero is kicking off National Truck Driver Appreciation Week with the launch of a new mobile platform, available in both free and premium versions.
Driver dies after ‘leaping’ from truck in Pennsylvania
SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa. — A tractor-trailer driver died after leaping from his vehicle after a failure of his truck’s brake system on Sept. 9 in
Canadian man charged in international scheme using big rigs to transport narcotics
LOS ANGELES — An investigation into an international drug trafficking organization has resulted in the arrest of a Canadian man who allegedly orchestrated the shipment
Annual survey seeks industry input about top concerns for trucking
ATLANTA — The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has launched the 2022 Top Industry Issues Survey. This 18th annual survey asks all members of the trucking
Vander Haag’s truck parts opens new store in Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Vander Haag’s Inc., a supplier of heavy-duty truck parts, announced Sept. 8 the opening of its newest store, at 405 Maclean Ave.,
9 dead, 16 injured after semi crashes into food vendors in Mexican town
UPDATE: The man who was driving the tractor-trailer that drove into a group of parked vehicles and roadside stands in Villa Ahumada, Mexico, and killed