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2022-05-26 20:59:51 -

‘Stupid idea’ — The FMCSA has received nearly 12,000 comments about controversial speed limiter proposal
In just a few weeks, thousands of truckers left comments for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) on a plan to push forward with rulemaking to require speed limiting devices on trucks. Comment period extended after thousands of comments received As of May 26, the FMCSA has received 11.39K public comments on the controversial “speed limiter” mandate, many...

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2024-03-14 18:42:40 -

116,000 Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks recalled for crash concerns
Truck maker PACCAR recently recalled more than 116,000 Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks over a gear shifter issue. On March 14, 2024, PACCAR issued a recall for 116,343 trucks for safety issues related to “improperly crimped connectors in the gear shifter.” “The right-hand gear shifter stalk connectors may have been improperly crimped, resulting in a loss of...

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2024-04-16 14:16:58 -

28,000 packs of illegal cigarettes found in semi during traffic stop
Agents discovered almost 28,000 packs of illegal cigarettes during a traffic stop involving a semi truck in Arkansas earlier this month. The incident occurred in Lonoke, Arkansas on Wednesday, April 10th and involved agents with Arkansas Tobacco Control and the Central Arkansas Drug Task Force. The news release covering the incident was released on Monday, April 15th. ...

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2025-10-06 17:25:10 -

46,000 Pounds of Applesauce Spill on I-57 After Semi-Truck Rollover
BENTON, Ill. — A semi-truck carrying tens of thousands of pounds of applesauce overturned in the early hours of Monday morning, October 6, causing a temporary shutdown of northbound I-57 near mile marker 76 in Franklin County. According to the Illinois State Police, the crash occurred at approximately 4:38 a.m. when a truck tractor semi-trailer rolled over, blocking both northbound lanes...

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2022-05-23 21:40:43 -

Big rig crash causes ‘15,000 pounds of hot dog filler to catapult on to the roadway’
Police say that a truck driver will be ticketed following a crash that spilled a large amount of meat product alongside a Pennsylvania interstate. The crash occurred around 6:40 p.m. on Friday, May 20, on I-70 in Rostraver, Pennsylvania. Truck driver Makendy Lachald, 30, was traveling westbound on I-70 when he lost control near mile marker 43 and crashed off the right side of the...

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2025-07-21 16:14:02 -

Cargo Thieves Steal $22,000 Worth of Meat from Tractor-Trailer in Northeast Philadelphia
Philadelphia police are investigating a cargo theft after two masked suspects stole approximately $22,000 worth of meat from a tractor-trailer parked behind a Lowe’s store in Northeast Philadelphia early Sunday morning. The incident occurred around 3:15 a.m. on July 20, 2025, at the Whitman Square Shopping Center located on the 9700 block of Roosevelt Boulevard. According to...

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2025-09-27 15:06:31 -

DOT Rule Targets 200,000 Non-Citizen Truckers, Halts Licensing in Several States Over CDL Violations
A sweeping regulatory change announced Friday by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is set to remove nearly 200,000 non-domiciled commercial drivers from the U.S. trucking industry. The new Interim Final Rule, issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), takes effect immediately and is already sparking intense debate over its scope and consequences....

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2025-03-31 16:16:23 -

Fake Shipping Contractor Steals $350,000 Worth of Beef From Tennessee Meatpacking Plant
BEAN STATION, Tenn. — Authorities are investigating after a fake shipping contractor made off with $350,000 worth of beef from a meatpacking plant in Bean Station, according to a report from the Grainger County Sheriff's Office. Deputies were called to Southeastern Provisions on Helton Road after two customers reported they never received their shipments of meat. The company’s...

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2022-07-08 16:17:46 -

FMCSA receives more than 14,000 comments on controversial speed limiter proposal — comment period ends soon
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is still accepting public comments on a plan to push forward with rulemaking to require speed limiting devices on trucks for a few more days. As of July 7, 2022, the FMCSA has received 14.82K public comments on the controversial “speed limiter” mandate, many of which are from drivers or small trucking company...

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2022-06-15 21:27:31 -

More than 100,000 trucks part of recall for defect that could cause loss of steering control
A parts manufacturer has issued a recall affecting more than 100,000 trucks due to a possible steering gear defect. The recall has been issued by R.H. Sheppard. According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) documents, certain Sheppard Steering Gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gear to fracture. This, in turn, could result in the...

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2021-05-06 22:19:11 -

Trucking manager stole, sold $600,000+ in truck tires to “facilitate his drug addiction”
The former manager of an Illinois trucking company has pleaded guilty to stealing supplies from the company in order to sell them for personal gain. The scheme was carried out from July 2019 until the plot was discovered in May 2020. According to The Belleville News Democrat, Timothy P. Mayer, former manager of Jung Truck Service, used the company’s business account to...

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