Trucking Industry News

A commercial truck driver is now behind bars after investigators determined distracted driving caused a fiery multi-vehicle crash that killed five people. Authorities concluded the driver failed to slow or stop in a construction zone, triggering a chain-reaction collision involving multiple vehicles. Digital forensic evidence later showed the driver was actively using a social media app on his phone in the moments leading up to the crash, a detail prosecutors said directly co

A multi-vehicle crash involving a semi-truck and a school bus shut down northbound Interstate 5 near Lacey, Washington, after authorities say the truck driver was operating without a valid commercial driver’s license. The collision occurred on wet road conditions and triggered a chain-reaction crash involving several passenger vehicles. Three people were transported to the hospital with injuries. Officials confirmed that no children were on the school bus at the time of the c

Thousands of commercial truck drivers have been placed out of service in 2025 as federal regulators stepped up enforcement of long-standing English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements, according to statements from the U.S. Department of Transportation and inspection data referenced by industry reporting. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said roughly 9,500 drivers have been taken off the road after failing roadside inspections tied to English-language standards. The rul

A 31-year-old truck driver, identified by Louisiana State Police as Travion Miller of Coushatta, Louisiana, was killed in a tragic crash early Monday morning on Interstate 49 near Asseff Road in DeSoto Parish. According to investigators, Miller was traveling north in a 2024 Mack around 3:40 a.m. when, for reasons still under investigation, the truck veered off the roadway. The rig struck an unoccupied parked vehicle, climbed an embankment, and overturned. State Police report

Approval of H-2B visas for truck-driving positions remains exceptionally rare, according to federal data and industry analysis. The H-2B program, primarily designed for temporary, seasonal non-agricultural work, has never been a significant source of drivers for the trucking industry. USCIS filings show that only a very small fraction of all H-2B positions fall under transportation roles, and analysts estimate that truck drivers account for only about 1,000 approvals in FY 20

U.S. Xpress has enacted broad company-wide layoffs after an internal email revealed the carrier is facing a “reduced truck count” and softer freight demand heading into December. The cuts come as the market continues to slump, forcing even large, well-established trucking companies to tighten operations and scale back resources. While the exact number of employees affected was not disclosed, the move signals a significant internal adjustment as the company responds to shrinki

Rumors are circulating online that two Minnesota-based carriers, MinStar Transport and Transport Designs, may be shutting down operations, potentially affecting around 200 drivers only weeks before Christmas. Posts being shared across trucking groups claim each fleet runs roughly 100 trucks and note that both companies are tied to the same ownership group. As of now, no official statement has been released by either carrier or its parent company, and federal records continue

A Florida truck driver has been sentenced to life in prison after a jury found he intentionally drove his semi-truck into a group of people outside Emperors Gentlemen’s Club in Tampa. Prosecutors said 25-year-old Dylan Fogle had been kicked out of the club earlier in the night for inappropriate behavior. Witnesses and surveillance footage showed that Fogle returned behind the wheel of his company-owned semi, accelerated toward a group standing in the parking lot, and struck m

CRST triggered widespread speculation this week after early reports suggested the company was shutting down its over-the-road (OTR) trucking operations. The headlines spread fast, fueling panic among drivers and chatter across the industry. But updated statements clarified the real situation: CRST is not closing its doors. Instead, the company is scaling back one specific segment, the solo, one-way OTR van division, citing brutal market conditions, low freight rates, and unsu

**Editor’s note: information featured in the story image above was incorrect. The incident did not result in death. We apologize for this error. A routine Monday morning drive on I-55 turned violent when 46-year-old Michel Quintana-Betancourt of Miami allegedly opened fire on another semi-truck while both rigs were moving between Pevely and Barnhart, Missouri. According to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, the victim was struck by a single round but managed to pull over

Per active scanner traffic, Interstate 64 westbound near Sandstone Mountain, around the 137 mile marker, is currently shut down following a reported collision involving two tractor-trailers. Early radio reports indicate the crash occurred near the mandatory truck stop area, and emergency crews are responding to what is being described as a serious incident with a possible fatality. Traffic in both directions may be affected as responders work the scene. At this time, no offic

A routine traffic violation turned into a major smuggling bust after Texas DPS stopped a white Freightliner on I-35 in La Salle County for driving on the improved shoulder. The driver, 24-year-old John David Amaya of Laredo, was found to be operating the truck without a valid CDL, immediately raising red flags for troopers. During the inspection, a Border Patrol K-9 alerted to the vehicle, prompting officers to open the sleeper compartment. Inside, they discovered 23 undocume

A tractor-trailer hauling a full load of bricks slid off U.S. Route 35 in Mason County, West Virginia, early Tuesday morning, leaving the cab hanging nearly 90 feet over the side of the Lower Pleasant-Hartley Road bridge. The trailer remained on the roadway, but the cab dangled in the air with the driver trapped inside for more than five hours as snow continued falling across the region. Multiple fire departments from Mason, Putnam, Kanawha, and surrounding counties responded

Some trucking companies are now using APU telematics to remotely disable a driver’s heat, even during freezing temperatures. While these systems were designed for diagnostics and fuel control, misusing them can put drivers at risk. Diesel bunk heaters burn only 0.1–0.2 gallons per hour, yet disabling them can leave a sleeper cab dropping to dangerous temperatures within hours, especially in northern states. Safety advocates warn that this practice may violate OSHA’s duty to p

Authorities in Macon County, North Carolina, have issued a public warning after several tire-puncturing devices were discovered scattered across a rural roadway. Deputies say the metal spikes were intentionally placed to damage passing vehicles, creating a serious hazard for motorists. The Sheriff’s Office is now investigating who is responsible and urging the public to report any suspicious activity or submit dash-cam footage that may help identify the person who placed the

A powerful winter storm sweeping across the Midwest turned I-70 into a sheet of ice Friday afternoon, triggering a massive multi-vehicle pileup near the Illinois–Indiana border. According to INDOT and Indiana State Police, the crashes began around the 15-mile marker in Vigo County and quickly escalated as visibility dropped and drivers lost control on the snow-covered interstate. Early estimates from troopers on scene reported 20 to 50 vehicles involved, including several sem

The deadly August 2024 crash on Interstate 70 in Columbia, Missouri claimed the lives of Cindy Helms, 54, and Melvina Colin, 84, after truck driver Walter Montejo crossed the median and struck their U-Haul head-on. Investigators reported that Montejo entered a lane when it wasn’t safe, over-corrected, and lost control of his tractor-trailer, causing the fatal collision. The impact led to multiple wrongful-death lawsuits against Montejo and several trucking companies tied to t

The Richland Correctional Institution in Mansfield, Ohio, is once again proving that rehabilitation can be more than a word, it can be a workforce pipeline. The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction recently celebrated seven new CDL-A graduates, men who completed a rigorous commercial driving program while incarcerated. Through partnerships with industry-recognized trainers, the facility offers a four-week hands-on course that teaches equipment safety, maneuvering

Dallas Police uncovered a major cargo-theft operation after officers spotted a stolen semi-trailer being towed into a repair shop on University Hills Boulevard. Inside, investigators found nearly $1 million worth of stolen freight, including 600 aluminum rims, 795 tires, major appliances, auto parts, an ATV, a motorcycle, and over $32,000 in cash. Detectives later confirmed the stash was tied to at least 10 cargo-theft cases across the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex dating back

TMC has allegedly instructed its drivers to shut down between 12 a.m. and 4 a.m., a move driven by a spike in pre-dawn accidents linked to fatigue and reduced visibility. According to internal driver communications circulating online, night dispatch is now reminding drivers to stop rolling before the most dangerous hours of the night, when alertness drops sharply and crash severity climbs. The directive reflects a growing recognition in the industry that pushing through the e