This week, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced a rule proposal that they say would simplify and modernize hazardous materials regulations for truck drivers hauling fuel. U.S. DOT’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) announced the Notice of Proposed […]

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seized more than a ton of illegal drugs concealed within a semi trailer at a California border crossing. The drug seizure took place on October 3, 2024, at the Otay Mesa Commercial Facility located […]

A truck driver was arrested last weekend after leaving her dog locked in the truck during hot weather while she stayed in a nearby hotel.  27-year-old Vanessa Holden Bryant was arrested on Sunday, October 6th in Grovetown, Georgia.  According to […]

The Texas Department of Public Safety (TXDPS) is investigating a fatal semi truck crash that occurred in Hartley County on Thursday morning. The crash occurred around 6:40 a.m. on October 10 east of Dalhart, Texas. Officials say that Jose Santos-Borballa, […]

Volvo Trucks North America will recall thousands of vehicles that are at risk of “sudden unintended acceleration.” The recall affects certain 2022-2024 Volvo VN vehicles, according to an October 3 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration notice. According to recall documents, […]

A man preparing for Hurricane Milton demonstrated some excellent strapping skills on his house of all things.  In the clip, the man’s daughter explains that he first experienced a hurricane that damaged his roof back in Puerto Rico nearly two […]

Fleet Forward and Fleet Safety Conferences will include sessions for medium- and heavy-duty trucking fleet managers. Image: HDT Graphic The latest insights into fleet technology and safety will come together November 6-8 in San Diego at the Fleet Forward & […]

Thre results are in from CVSA’s International Roadcheck commercial motor vehicle and driver inspection, enforcement and data-gathering initiative in May. Photo: CVSA Commercial motor vehicle enforcement personnel in Canada, Mexico and the U.S. conducted 48,761 inspections during this year’s International […]

A temporary fix for Interstate 40 after damage due to Hurricane Helene will begin in mid-October according to a statement by the Tennessee Governor.  Almost three miles of eastbound I-40 were destroyed by the massive storm at the end of […]

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is investigating a series of rock throwing incidents targeting vehicles traveling on SR-138 in the Antelope Valley. Shortly after midnight on October 8, CHP responded to SR-138, east of SR-18, for a reported traffic accident. […]