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New bill would ban foreign edits to truck ELDs
U.S. Representatives Greg Steube (R-Fla.) and Dave Taylor (R-Ohio) introduced the GHOSTRUCK Act on June 21, 2026, to close a regulatory loophole allowing foreign-based personnel to alter Electronic Lo...
Motorists charged after I-70 road rage incident caught on trucker’s dash cam
Police shared dash cam video of a road rage incident that took place in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, this week. On June 10, 2026. Wheat Ridge Police Department (WRPD) received a call about a road rage sit...
CHP impounds semi for speeding and suspended Motor Carrier Permit
The California Highway Patrol impounded a semi truck on southbound SR-99 near Hammett Road after an officer caught it traveling at 70 m.p.h. in the fast lane, according to CHP's Modesto Division. Duri...
Unlicensed passenger crashed truck on I-80 while CDL holder slept
An Iowa State Patrol trooper responded to a semi truck partially in a ditch along I-80 last week and uncovered a chain of violations that landed multiple charges, according to CDLLife. The passenger ...
Bipartisan Bill Targets Century-Old Truck Excise Tax for Repeal
Key Details Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) introduced the Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act on June 2, 2026. The legislation would repeal the 12% federal excise tax (FET)...
Texas Opens Safety Complaint Portal for Autonomous Commercial Trucks
Key Details Texas Department of Motor Vehicles launched an online complaint system on June 2, 2026, allowing the public to report safety concerns about self-driving commercial vehicles. The platform ...
Virginia Coal Country Enforcement Op Nets 17 Out-of-Service Violations
Key Details Virginia DMV law enforcement conducted a commercial vehicle compliance operation in western Virginia's coalfields, targeting dangerous trucks and unsafe operators. The enforcement blitz u...
Washington Driver Arrested for Brake Checking Semi, Hijacking Cattle Load
Key Details Clemente G. Esquivel of Pasco, Washington faces first-degree theft, second-degree extortion, and reckless driving charges stemming from a May 27 incident on Highway 395. Authorities say E...
Texas Opens Non-Domiciled CDL Program for H-2A Agricultural Workers
Key Details Texas will resume issuing non-domiciled commercial driver licenses (CDL) and commercial learner permits (CLP) to temporary agricultural workers effective June 1, 2026. The Texas Departmen...
Driver Charged with Homicide in Wyoming Tunnel Pileup That Killed 3
Key Details Riaz Ahmad Noori, 24, faces two counts of aggravated homicide and one count of aggravated assault and battery following a catastrophic crash in the Green River Tunnel on I-80 near Green R...
Ohio BMV Notifying 5,000 Non-Domiciled CDL Drivers of License Changes
Key Details The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) is contacting 5,000 non-domiciled CDL holders to notify them about their licensing status. This action complies with the Federal Motor Carrier Safe...
Texas Switches to English-Only CDL Testing Starting June 2026
Key Details Texas will require all commercial driver license (CDL) and commercial learner permit (CLP) knowledge tests to be administered in English starting June 1, 2026. The Texas Department of Pub...
36 Truck Drivers Arrested in Border Patrol Immigration Enforcement Operation
Key Details U.S. Border Patrol agents in Arizona's Yuma Sector conducted Operation Checkmate from May 11-15, 2026, focusing on illegal aliens operating commercial motor vehicles. The enforcement acti...
Colorado Moves Commercial Permits Online Starting June 2026
Key Details Colorado will require trucking businesses to purchase certain commercial vehicle permits through the state's online COOPR permitting system starting June 1, 2026. The Colorado State Patro...
Arizona Troopers Issue 67 Citations for Phone Use at Fatal Crash Scene
Key Details Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) Highway Patrol cited 67 drivers for cellphone usage during a fatal semi truck crash investigation on I-10. Troopers observed significant traffi...
Arizona Trooper Stops Oversized Load with 32 Violations on I-10
Key Details An Arizona Department of Public Safety trooper stopped an oversized load on I-10 near Mesa on May 28, 2026, after spotting a trailer with no lights and no warning flags. The driver was at...
FedEx Freight Becomes Independent Public Company, Largest LTL Carrier
Key Details FedEx completed the spin-off of FedEx Freight into a separate, publicly-traded company on June 1. The division is now positioned as North America's largest less-than-truckload (LTL) carri...
DACA Driver Seeks FMCSA Exemption for Class B CDL Eligibility
Key Details Jenifer Sanchez Vilchis, a DACA recipient from California, has filed an exemption request with the FMCSA seeking relief from a February 2026 rule that restricts non-domiciled CDL issuance...
Colorado Cement Truck Taken Off Road: Revoked License, No Insurance, Bad Tires
Why It Matters A cement truck driver in Brighton, Colorado was stopped on I-76 after a tire blowout on May 29, 2026. Officers discovered multiple serious violations that put public safety at risk and...
Semi Backing Maneuver Pushes Police Cruiser in Missouri Collision
What Police Are Saying A Grain Valley Police Department patrol vehicle was struck on May 29, 2026, when a semi-tractor trailer backed up on RD Mize Road near OOIDA headquarters. The truck driver was ...
Language Barrier at Issue in Fatal I-95 Motor Coach Crash
Key Details A motor coach driver involved in a catastrophic crash on I-95 in Stafford County, Virginia, lacked English proficiency, according to U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. The crash oc...
FMCSA Grants HOS and ELD Waiver for Fertilizer Haulers Through August
Key Details The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued a temporary waiver on May 26, 2026, relieving drivers hauling fertilizer from hours-of-service and ELD recording requirements. The w...
Congress Considers 91,000-Pound Truck Weight Pilot Program
Key Details The BUILD America 250 Act, a $580 billion transportation bill, includes an amendment that would allow states to voluntarily increase truck weights on federal interstates. The proposal wou...
Driver, Company Charged After Operating Trailer with Only 2 of 12 Wheels
Key Details Ottawa police stopped a truck-trailer combination on May 28, 2026, after officers noticed the trailer was missing most of its wheels. The trailer should have had 12 wheels but only had 2 ...
MoDOT Urges Drivers to Avoid KC During 2026 World Cup
Key Details Missouri's Department of Transportation is asking truckers to plan alternate routes around Kansas City during the FIFA World Cup, running June 11 - July 19, 2026. The state is hosting gam...
Brake Blitz 2026: CVSA Inspection Tips for Drum and Rotor Compliance
Key Details The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) is preparing for Brake Safety Week 2026, running August 23-29 across North America. CVSA-trained officers will conduct focused inspections wi...
Arizona Inspection Blitz: Hazmat Tank Cracks Found in Nearly Every Vehicle
Critical Safety Alert The Arizona Department of Public Safety conducted a focused commercial vehicle inspection on May 27, 2026, targeting trucks hauling hazardous materials. The results were alarmin...
Teenage Driver's Unsafe Lane Change Causes Semi Rollover, Releases 2 Million Bees
Key Details A 55-year-old truck driver hauling bee hives was hospitalized after a rollover crash on I-94 near Valley City, North Dakota on May 28. The incident occurred when a 15-year-old in a Chevro...
Major I-70 Topeka Closure: Plan Now for 6-Month Detour Route
Key Details Kansas Department of Transportation will close all lanes of I-70 in downtown Topeka starting Monday, June 8, between Topeka Boulevard and 8th Avenue. The full closure extends through Dece...
CA Fuel Driver Sues Over Wrongful Termination, In-Cab Surveillance
Key Details Rodrigo Garcia filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against Figueroa Tank Lines and Samsara, Inc., alleging he was illegally fired in retaliation for reporting safety violations. Garcia w...
Louisiana Roadcheck Expands Focus: Car Drivers Cited for Unsafe Behavior Near Trucks
Key Details Louisiana State Police participated in the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's International Roadcheck from May 12-14, 2026. During the enforcement period, troopers targeted both commerc...
CVSA Launches Five-Day Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative Before 2026 World Cup
Key Details The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) will conduct a special Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative (HTAI) from June 1-5, 2026, ahead of the FIFA World Cup tournament. This five-d...
Fuel Fraud Alert: Police Hunt Suspects in $19-Transaction Truck Stop Theft Ring
Key Details Peel Regional Police in Brampton, Ontario are searching for two male suspects accused of using stolen credit card information to fraudulently obtain fuel for commercial trucks. Between Ma...
Virginia Dump Truck Driver Cited After Massive Boulder Spills on Highway
Key Details A dump truck lost its load on Lee Highway and Route 605 near Warrenton, Virginia on May 27, 2026, when a very large boulder slid onto the roadway. Fauquier County Sheriff's Office deputie...
Skimmer Device Detected at Wyoming I-80 Truck Stop Fuel Pumps
Key Details Rock Springs Police Department discovered a credit card skimmer at the Maverick truck stop diesel pumps located at 1225 Foothill Blvd, Exit 101 off I-80 on May 27. The device has been rem...
ACLU Challenges Wyoming Sheriff's ICE Immigration Enforcement Agreement
Key Details The American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit against Laramie County Sheriff Brian Kozak on May 26 over his agency's partnership with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Kozak ...
Driver Cited After Hitting State Police Car During I-64 Roadside Stop
Key Details A semi truck driver was cited on May 27 after striking an Indiana State Police cruiser on I-64 near Poseyville. Sergeant Russ Werkmeister was conducting a routine vehicle inspection when ...
Fuel Theft Ring Busted in Arizona: 2,100 Gallons Recovered
Key Details The Yavapai County Sheriff's Office arrested two Las Vegas residents after they allegedly stole over 2,100 gallons of diesel fuel from multiple Seligman-area gas stations in a single nigh...
Unqualified Driver Charged After Wolf Creek Pass Semi Crash
Key Details Colorado State Patrol responded to a serious semi truck crash on Highway 160 at Wolf Creek Pass on May 25, 2026, at 12:19 a.m. A 2012 Volvo tractor traveling downhill lost braking capabil...
Louisville I-65 Closure: 2-Month Bridge Work Starting June 1
Key Details Starting Monday, June 1, 2026, a five-mile stretch of I-65 in Louisville will shut down completely between the Watterson Expressway (I-264) and Jefferson Street downtown. The closure will...
Dolly's Tennessean Travel Stop Reopens June 24 on I-65
Key Details Dolly Parton's branded travel stop in Cornersville, Tennessee, will officially open its doors on June 24, 2026. Located at exit 22 off I-65, this reimagined facility represents a partners...
Wisconsin State Patrol Nabs Driver 30,000 Pounds Over Legal Limit
Key Details Wisconsin State Patrol stopped a semi truck and trailer during a routine spot check and discovered it weighed approximately 110,000 pounds. The legal weight limit for vehicle combinations...
DOJ Subpoenas Tech Giants for EZ Lynk Emissions Device Users
Key Details The U.S. Department of Justice has subpoenaed Apple, Google, Amazon, and Walmart requesting names, addresses, and phone numbers for users of EZ Lynk, a Cayman Islands-based company. The c...
PA State Police Ramp Up Enforcement on Steep Grade Truck Stops
Key Details The Pennsylvania State Police recently wrapped up a multi-day enforcement operation targeting commercial drivers who bypass hazardous grade truck pull-off areas. Troop G focused their May...
BC Becomes First Canadian Province to Mandate Dash Cams on Commercial Trucks
Key Details British Columbia has passed Bill M217, making it the first Canadian jurisdiction to require outward-facing dash cameras on all commercial trucks. The legislation takes effect six months a...
Supreme Court Rejects Florida's CDL Safety Lawsuit Against California, Washington
Key Details On May 26, the U.S. Supreme Court dismissed Florida's lawsuit against California and Washington over a fatal August 2025 Turnpike crash. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier had accuse...
Volvo Pays $197M California Settlement for Undisclosed Emissions Controls
Key Details Volvo Group North America has agreed to pay nearly $197 million to settle California Air Resources Board (CARB) allegations involving 10,000 diesel truck engines. The May 2026 settlement ...
California Driver Charged with Homicide in Co-Driver Death on Pennsylvania Interstate
Key Details Pennsylvania authorities have charged 25-year-old Ilia Romanchenko with homicide, abuse of a corpse, and evidence tampering in connection with the death of co-driver Oleksandr Hurianov. T...
17 Arrested in Major Extortion Ring Targeting Trucking Operators
Key Details Peel Regional Police announced the arrest of 17 men on 106 criminal charges related to extortion targeting business owners, including trucking companies. The suspects are allegedly affili...
CHP Cites Unlicensed Driver with Unsafe Load in Hayward Enforcement Action
Key Details California Highway Patrol stopped a pickup truck driver in Hayward on May 23, 2026, for multiple violations including hauling an unsafe load with hazard lights activated. The driver was t...
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