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Truckers quietly end Oakland Port protest without resolutionThe Port of Oakland has resumed operations after a multi-day blockade by truckers that ended without resolution. The protest against AB5, a bill making owner operators into employees in an attempt to protect them, began last Monday, July 18th and ended over the weekend after days of holding the cargo flow captive. By Monday, July 25th, most of the participating drivers had...0 Comments 0 Shares 10K Views
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Semi truck denied entry at border for “invasive” beetle found in cargoA semi truck was denied entry into the US last week after agents discovered an invasive beetle hiding within the truck’s cargo. The incident happened on July 18th at the Roma Port of Entry in Roma, Texas. The beetle was found while agents were inspecting the truck’s load of maguey leaves, a plant that is part of the agave family. The tractor trailer was then...0 Comments 0 Shares 10K Views
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10 tips to help truckers prep for CVSA Brake Safety WeekThe Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has a major CMV brake inspection effort planned for August — here are some tips to get you ready. What to Expect During Brake Safety Week CVSA Brake Safety Week is taking place August 21 — 27 in Canada, Mexico and the U.S. During Brake Safety Week, inspectors will perform North American Standard Level I and V Inspections,...0 Comments 0 Shares 16K Views
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VIDEO: Big rig boat steals the show at New Jersey boat paradeA boat masquerading as a semi truck turned heads and won the competition in its category at the recent Night in Venice boat parade in Ocean City, New Jersey. See below for photos and video of the big rig boat.0 Comments 0 Shares 11K Views
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Researchers want to know how truckers feel about driver-facing camerasOn Monday, the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) debuted a survey for truckers dealing with the topic of driver-facing cameras. The ATRI says that the survey is designed to help researchers better understand truck driver perspectives on driver-facing cameras (DFCs). “Previous FMCSA-sponsored research conducted by ATRI documented that truck drivers have very...0 Comments 0 Shares 9K Views
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Trucker wanted in connection to bathroom fire at Portland travel stopThe Portland Fire Department is asking for help in identifying a truck driver they believe was involved in a recent fire in a gas station bathroom. The fire happened at around 4:30 a.m. at the Mapco on 404 S. Broadway in Portland on July 12th. According to Fox 17, investigators would like to speak to the driver caught on surveillance video regarding the incident. No...0 Comments 0 Shares 10K Views
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Major flooding shuts down multiple St. Louis interstatesHeavy rainfall caused flash flooding in the St. Louis area on Tuesday, forcing the closure of several major interstates. Rainfall of five to ten inches has been reported in east-central Missouri, causing dangerous flash flooding in the St. Charles County and St. Louis County areas. Some areas are expected to receive as many as 12 inches of rain on Tuesday. No...0 Comments 0 Shares 11K Views
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Eight month old child dead after semi truck crashes into home, Wisconsin sheriff saysThe Winnebago County, Wisconsin Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) has confirmed that a child was killed in a semi vs. structure crash on Monday. The incident occurred around 6 p.m. on July 25 in Vinland, Wisconsin. “The semi-tractor/trailer had been traveling on I-41 southbound when it veered off the interstate through the fence line, crossed the frontage road,...0 Comments 0 Shares 14K Views
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Tanker driver hauling ‘human waste sludge’ rescued from crushed cab by passerbyA tanker truck driver survived a Tuesday morning rollover crash in Michigan, according to local first responders. The crash occurred around 9:40 a.m. on Tuesday, July 26, in South Haven, Michigan. South Haven Area Emergency Services said that a tanker truck rolled while making a turn at the intersection of M-43 and Blue Star Memorial Highway. The rollover crash...0 Comments 0 Shares 12K Views
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