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2024-03-22 15:57:11 -

Commercial truck parking facility with 106 spots to open near U.S./Canada border
Next week, Canadian transportation officials will open a new commercial truck parking facility close to the U.S./Canada border. On March 28, 2024, the North Surrey Truck Parking Facility will open to provide more parking availability for commercial drivers. The facility is located off Highway 17 on South Fraser Perimeter Road in Surrey, B.C. City officials say this...

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2025-05-07 02:27:06 -

CVSA Announces Enforcement of English Proficiency Standards for Commercial Truck Drivers Starting June 25, 2025
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced that beginning June 25, 2025, commercial vehicle operators in the U.S. who fail to comply with federal English language proficiency (ELP) requirements will be placed out-of-service. This significant announcement comes days after President Trump signed an Executive Order reversing a 2016 directive that prevented authorities from...

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2025-04-28 19:53:37 -

Trump to Sign Executive Order Requiring English Proficiency for Commercial Truck Drivers
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump is set to sign a new executive order on Monday mandating that all commercial truck drivers operating in the United States must demonstrate proficiency in English. According to a White House document obtained by Breitbart News, the order asserts that English proficiency is a "non-negotiable safety requirement" for professional drivers. The order...

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2025-03-22 01:42:45 -

$150 Million in Lawsuits Filed Over Fatal I-35 Crash in Austin That Killed 5 and Injured Dozens
Two major lawsuits, including one seeking over $100 million in damages, have been filed in connection to a deadly 18-vehicle crash on Interstate 35 in North Austin that killed five people and left at least a dozen others injured. One of the lawsuits was filed by Nathan Jonard, a survivor of the March 13 crash, who alleges that driver negligence and corporate irresponsibility led to the massive...

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2025-05-23 16:57:43 -

38% of Inspected Trucks Placed Out of Service During Roadcheck in Texas’ Permian Basin
PERMIAN BASIN, Texas — The Texas Department of Public Safety (TXDPS) has released alarming results from the 2025 International Roadcheck campaign, revealing that 38% of inspected commercial vehicles were placed out of service during inspections conducted in the Permian Basin from May 13 to 15. The inspections were part of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) annual...

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2025-03-25 21:52:14 -

CBP Seizes Over 1,600 Pounds of Meth in Two Back-to-Back Tractor Trailer Busts at Calexico Cargo Facility
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) made two significant methamphetamine seizures on consecutive days at the Calexico Cargo Facility in Calexico, California. The first seizure occurred shortly after 6 a.m. when a 36-year-old man driving a red tractor trailer sought entry into the U.S. from Mexico. The truck was referred for secondary inspection, where non-intrusive technology revealed...

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2025-02-09 01:34:23 -

Cochise County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Help in Rest Stop Robbery Investigation
The Cochise County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) is asking for public assistance in an ongoing investigation into rest stop robberies that occurred last year, following recent suspicious activity that may be connected. On February 6, 2025, CCSO issued a statement requesting help in identifying suspects involved in a series of robberies at a rest area off I-10 near San Simon, Arizona, in...

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2025-04-05 02:08:22 -

Feds Blame Speed, Inattention for Fiery Gas Tanker Crash That Collapsed I-95 in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA — The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its final report on the gas tanker crash that caused a catastrophic collapse of Interstate 95 in Philadelphia in 2023, concluding that excessive speed and driver inattention were to blame. The crash occurred at approximately 6:17 a.m. on June 11, 2023, when 53-year-old tanker truck driver Nathaniel Moody was...

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2025-04-26 15:58:10 -

First Electric Semi Truck Stop Along I-5 Corridor Launches in California
COLTON, Calif. — The first of many planned electric semi truck stops along Interstate 5 has officially been switched on in California. On April 24, the flagship EV truck stop opened in Colton, serving as the first key stop along a planned 280-mile electric commercial vehicle (CMV) charging corridor between Los Angeles and Las Vegas. According to Electrek, the site features 12...

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2025-02-04 23:11:32 -

How to Start a CDL Course: Requirements and Steps
Introduction If you want to become a professional truck driver and obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), enrolling in a #CDL course is the first step. In this guide, you’ll learn everything you need to start your journey toward a successful career in the trucking industry. 1. What is a CDL and Why Do You Need It? A CDL is a mandatory certification required to operate large...

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2025-05-20 14:57:16 -

Lawsuit Filed After Trucker Burned Alive in Wrecker Crash on Transmountain in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — The son of a 65-year-old truck driver who was burned alive inside a heavy wrecker earlier this month has filed a lawsuit against Sheffield Towing Service, alleging gross negligence that led to his father's death. The fatal crash occurred on May 8th at the intersection of Loop 375 and N. Desert Boulevard in northwest El Paso. According to reports from KFox14, Aldo...

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2025-05-15 10:24:37 -

Man Who Flipped Stolen Car Hauler on I-83 Had No CDL, Car on Trailer Also Reported Stolen
FAIRVIEW TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A man who overturned a car hauler on Interstate 83 early on May 12 is now facing multiple charges after it was discovered that the rig was stolen, he did not possess a commercial driver’s license (CDL), and one of the vehicles on the trailer was also reported stolen. The crash happened around 4:30 a.m. in Fairview Township, according to the York Dispatch....

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