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In a recent development, an Ohio man named Gurtej Singh, also known as Gary Bhullar, has been indicted on multiple charges pertaining to a sophisticated cargo theft scheme. The indictment, issued on May 18, 2023, by a grand jury in Ohio, includes accusations of conspiracy to steal from interstate shipments, stealing from interstate shipments, and […]

On Tuesday, the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) marked a significant milestone with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for an enhanced commercial vehicle parking facility. Located in West Memphis, Arkansas, the newly expanded truck parking area is positioned on the westbound side of I-40, just west of mile marker 275. https://www.facebook.com/thecityofwestmemphis/posts/670893598412022 The truck parking area was formerly

A recent study by Lytx Inc. reveals that major metropolitan areas, particularly those near airports, are among the riskiest places to drive in the United States. The study, presented in Lytx’s fifth annual “State of the Data” report for trucks and vehicle fleets, utilized the Lytx Driver Safety Program and analyzed over 36 billion miles

Estes Express Lines recently marked the inauguration of its advanced terminal in Banning, California, signaling the company’s expansion on the West Coast. Based in Richmond, Virginia, Estes Express Lines celebrated the opening of this state-of-the-art facility. Situated on a sprawling 39-acre plot, the terminal is conveniently positioned around 30 miles east of Riverside, near Interstate

On Tuesday, the U.S. House of Representatives voted with a margin of 221-203 to repeal the newly implemented emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks, which had been put in place by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Last month, a similar rollback had narrowly passed in the Senate. The legislation will now be presented to President Joe

Trucking interests are expressing their strong disapproval of a recent legislative proposal in the New Jersey General Assembly. This proposed legislation aims to restrict most trucks from utilizing the left-hand lane on highways that have two lanes of travel in the same direction. The New Jersey Motor Truck Association’s executive director, Gail Toth, and the

Cargo theft is becoming a growing concern, reaching alarming levels this year. With the long Memorial Day holiday approaching, experts predict that the problem could escalate even further. A monitoring company called CargoNet, which is a Verisk business, has issued a warning to supply chain professionals, advising them to be on high alert. The reason

On Wednesday, a bill was presented in the House of Representatives with the aim of boosting participation in a struggling truck driver apprenticeship pilot program. This program is specifically designed to prepare 18-20-year-olds for interstate driving. The bill, known as the DRIVE Safe Integrity Act, was introduced by Representatives Rick Crawford, a Republican from Arkansas,

If your travels lead you through the states of Texas, Louisiana, Kansas, Oklahoma, or Kentucky, it’s advisable to enhance your defensive driving skills. These states are known for having a higher concentration of reckless drivers on their roads, making it crucial to exercise caution and remain vigilant while behind the wheel. According to a recent

Tolerating double brokering means tolerating fraud. The Wall Street Journal published an article on April 26 about the surge in load board fraud and double brokering. According to the article, Truckstop, a leading load board provider, reported a 400% increase in fraud cases from Q4 2021 to Q4 2022, the highest level recorded since 2004.