Trucking News

A new report has raised concerns about fairness and fraud regarding the administration of CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) knowledge tests for truck drivers. The report, presented to Congress, outlines the regulators’ reasoning for not making the waiver providing flexibility in test administration permanent. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has informed lawmakers that it […]

In a Sunday morning incident, Interstate 95 in northeast Philadelphia has been shut down in both directions due to a devastating bridge collapse believed to have been triggered by a tanker truck fire. The incident occurred on the northbound lanes of the interstate, resulting in the collapse of the bridge. The fire, which broke out

In a recent development, a group of nineteen states has taken legal action against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding California’s impending diesel truck ban. The coalition filed a lawsuit, claiming that the EPA’s authorization of California’s regulations is in violation of the law. On June 6, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird publicly announced the

In April, an unannounced inspection initiative took place as part of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s Brake Safety Day. This initiative aimed to inspect commercial motor vehicles across Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. A total of 6,829 vehicles were inspected on April 19. During the inspections, it was found that 11.3% of the vehicles had

Love’s Travel Stops, a well-known chain of truck stops, has recently introduced a new truck wash service at one of their locations in Harrisonville, Missouri. The company has labeled this new service as an “automated system” truck wash. The introduction of this service in Harrisonville marks the first of many upcoming truck wash facilities that

Volvo made a significant announcement on Thursday, revealing their ambitious plans to introduce self-driving truck operations in Texas. The company’s autonomous vehicle subsidiary, Volvo Autonomous Solutions (V.A.S.), opened new offices in Fort Worth as part of their strategic initiative to establish autonomous freight corridors. These corridors will connect Dallas Fort Worth to El Paso and

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced that this year’s Operation Safe Driver Week will take place from July 9 to 15. This special law enforcement motor vehicle safety effort aims to address unsafe driving behaviors exhibited by both commercial motor vehicle drivers and passenger vehicle drivers. Throughout the week, law enforcement officers in

In an exciting collaboration, Kenworth Truck Company has stepped forward to support one of country music’s most prominent bands by gifting them a brand new big rig for their highly anticipated 2023 tour. The renowned truck manufacturer, Kenworth, revealed on June 2nd that they will be providing Alabama, the legendary country group, with their very

Attention motorists traveling on Interstate 75 near Detroit next week, please be prepared for potential traffic delays and a detour. Starting at 9 p.m. on Friday, June 9, construction crews will be shutting down both directions of I-75 from US-24 to Saginaw Road. This closure is necessary for the demolition of the Davisburg Road bridge

Truckers hauling freight along the southern and eastern coasts should prepare themselves for what the National Weather Service forecasts as a “near normal” Atlantic hurricane season, officially starting on June 1 and extending until November 30. During this period, drivers may encounter disruptions caused by an estimated total of 12 to 17 named storms, characterized