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2021-09-17 22:26:18 -

$1.8 million in drugs seized, California trucking company accused of transporting drugs for cartel
A California-based trucking company has been the subject of a months-long, multiple agency investigation that has resulted in large drug seizures and multiple arrests. On Thursday, the Salinas Police Department held a press conference to report on the results of “Operation Black Hawk,” a five-month investigation into the suspected drug trafficking of Salinas-based trucking company...

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2022-06-03 14:23:00 -

“These gas prices are killing the American Dream” says Detroit trucking company
Smaller trucking companies warn that high fuel prices are “killing the American Dream” as companies and drivers alike struggle to make ends meet. “We are losing a lot of money, a lot of customers, a lot of like, drivers because the gas prices are high,” said Nadhir Bahnam of the Andi Group trucking company based in Detroit, Michigan. “A lot of...

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2024-03-14 13:39:24 -

‘Get In With Me (Trucker Remix)’ is the trucking song you need to hear right now
Trucking content creator Larry Cothran recently released an infectious rap single called ‘Get In With Me (Trucker Remix)’ that anyone in the trucking industry today will relate to right away. While many in the trucking community know Cothran for his comedy videos, his latest effort is a single that puts a trucking spin on artist Bossman Dlow’s song...

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2022-08-22 16:25:54 -

2021 was the ‘costliest year ever in trucking,’ per new report
A report released this week by the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) shows that trucking companies experienced unprecedented operational costs in 2021. The ATRI released new findings on August 10 based on real-world data obtained directly from motor carriers and owner-operators. The ATRI reported that a “record number” of motor carriers contributed...

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2021-04-19 16:18:48 -

60 years trucking, Over 6 million miles. Thanks for all your hard work.
About to head home from Bluffton, In my last trip, retiring after 60 years trucking, 80 years young in July. Over 6 million miles. Hope Brenda can put up with me 24 hours a day. Truckings been good to me, but all things must end.

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2022-05-21 20:26:40 -

7 Questions To Ask Yourself Before You Quit Your Trucking Job
With today’s high truck driver turnover rate, quitting a trucking job is something many drivers do at least once a year. As issues with miscommunication, mistrust, and frustration grow between you and your company, it can be tempting to throw in the towel and head off in search of a new trucking job, but make sure you’re making the right choice by asking yourself these questions...

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2025-10-09 15:57:43 -

American Trucking Associations Urges Congress to Require English Test for Commercial Drivers
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Trucking Associations (ATA) is pushing lawmakers to adopt stricter standards for commercial driver qualifications, particularly English Language Proficiency (ELP), in an effort to improve safety on U.S. highways. In an October 8 letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson and other congressional leaders, ATA President and CEO Chris Spear emphasized gaps in...

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2022-06-10 23:25:29 -

Arizona trucking president weighs in on “the stupidity of the decision” to limit trucks to right lane of I-10
The Arizona Trucking Association is calling out ADOT’s recent decision to limit semi trucks to the right lane of Interstate 10, saying that the attempt at a “solution” may actually makes things worse. The Arizona Department of Transportation announced the decision to limit trucks to the right lane of Interstate 10 between Casa Grande and Phoenix on...

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2025-06-03 17:36:38 -

Atlantic County, New Jersey DPW Supervisor Accused of Stealing Diesel for His Private Trucking Business
Atlantic County, New Jersey — DPW Supervisor Accused of Stealing Diesel for His Private Trucking Business A supervisor with the Atlantic County Department of Public Works has been arrested and charged in connection with an alleged scheme to steal county fuel for use in his personal trucking company. Joseph L. Ridley, 47, of Mays Landing, was charged on Monday, June 2, 2025, with...

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2022-06-14 21:21:05 -

Cali. trucking company says they’d be “better off” handing money out to thieves behind fuel siphoning, tank damage
A California truck rental company has been plagued by diesel thefts the last few weeks, leaving the company in a tight spot. Ali Khalil of Easy Truck Rental in Sacramento, California says that the recent thefts started when fuel prices began spiking, and they haven’t stopped since. According to Khalil, the thieves cut a hole in their fence, shimmy themselves and a tank...

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2026-03-13 23:56:58 -

"Find a Safe Place and Wait": Veteran Truck Drivers Warn 40-60 MPH Winds Can Tip a Tractor-Trailer Whether Loaded or Not, as Multiple Semis Topple Across Colorado's Front Range
WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO — At least seven semi-trucks crashed across Colorado's Front Range on Thursday, March 12, 2026, as powerful winds created hazardous road conditions, prompting veteran truck drivers and industry leaders to urge commercial drivers to prioritize safety over schedules, according to Denver7. The closures stranded motorists for hours. Claudia Gold spent the afternoon with...

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2025-10-31 15:00:40 -

146 Illegal Truck Drivers Arrested on Indiana Highways During ‘Operation Midway Blitz’
GARY, Indiana — Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Governor Mike Braun announced that 223 people, including 146 semi-truck drivers, were arrested on Indiana highways near the Illinois state line as part of Operation Midway Blitz, a joint enforcement effort between DHS, ICE, and the Indiana State Police. The operation, launched in mid-September, focused on illegal immigrant...

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2026-02-18 21:22:03 -

25-Year-Old Box Truck Driver Found With .12% BAC Arrested for DUI After Crashing Into Guardrail and Utility Pole
WEST HARTFORD, Conn. — A box truck driver was arrested Monday morning after crashing into a guardrail and utility pole along Albany Avenue while operating under the influence, according to West Hartford Police. Officers responded around 9:03 a.m. to the area of Albany Avenue for reports of a single-vehicle crash. Police said a 2020 Hino box truck was traveling eastbound when it struck...

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2026-03-11 17:27:19 -

463 Commercial Drivers Cited in Colorado for Speeding 15 MPH or More Over the Limit in 2025 — Highest in Five Years — Three-Month Stop Speeding Crackdown Now Underway
COLORADO — The Colorado State Patrol is reminding commercial vehicle drivers of the serious consequences of excessive speeding after issuing 463 citations for driving 15 mph or more over the speed limit in 2025 — the highest number recorded in the last five years. The warning comes as CSP launches a three-month "Stop Speeding" campaign, during which troopers are taking a...

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2026-02-21 01:55:08 -

56 Citations Issued for Skipping Weigh Station During Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Blitz at Loop 375
EL PASO, Texas — Multiple law enforcement agencies issued dozens of citations during a commercial vehicle enforcement operation at a weigh station in the El Paso area. On February 18, 2026, the Texas Department of Public Safety – West Texas Region partnered with the El Paso Police Department to conduct a joint Commercial Vehicle Enforcement detail at the Loop 375 weigh station....

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2025-10-08 18:11:39 -

Another major I-10 lane reduction is coming near downtown Houston as Part of Flood Risk Project
HOUSTON, Texas — Beginning October 24, a major stretch of westbound I-10 Katy Freeway from I-45 North Freeway to Houston Avenue will be reduced to just two lanes and remain that way until mid-2026, due to construction under the $407 million I-10 White Oak Bayou Elevation Project, aimed at reducing flood risks in the area. According to TxDOT, this long-term lane reduction is necessary to...

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