Trucking
North Dakota troopers ask motorists to use caution passing after SUV strikes turning commercial vehicle
The North Dakota Highway Patrol (NDHP) asked motorists to “slow down before you pass” after a crash involving an SUV and a turning commercial truck.On October 29, 2026, NDHP responded to a crash on Highway 11 between I-29 and Fairmount.State troopers said that the driver of a Chevrolet Equinox SUV “attempted to pass several vehicles that were slowing for a…
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Texas trucker sentenced to federal prison for smuggling ten in sleeper berth in ‘dangerous conditions’
A truck driver was sentenced to federal prison for a human smuggling attempt that subjected multiple individuals to “hazardous conditions,” authorities said.Truck driver Robert Martinez Jr, 51, of Needville, Texas, was sentenced to 21 months in federal prison to be immediately followed by three years of supervised release, according to…
ATRI to study how driver health impacts trucking operational costs
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) is taking a closer look at how driver health issues impact operational risk and cost for motor carriers.On October 14, the ATRI launched two separate surveys for motor carriers and truck drivers to “identify the impact of driver health on trucking operations and costs…
Arkansas trucking co. owner sentenced for failing to turn over tax withheld from employee checks to IRS
The owner of an Arkansas trucking company was sentenced to spend more than a year in prison for employer tax violations.On September 23, 2026, Marty Allen Linville, 58, was sentenced to 20 months in federal prison and ordered to pay $3.8 million in restitution.Linville previously pleaded guilty to two counts of…
Speeding driver completed 17 hour trip in only 12 hours according to his logbook, traffic stop reveals
A trucking company and truck driver have been charged with multiple offenses after the driver was caught speeding in a traffic stop that revealed hours of service violations. The truck driver was caught at about 9 a.m. on October 11th on Highway 11 east of Mattawa, Ontario, Canada. According to CTV News,…
Trump pardons two tune & delete diesel mechanics during Alaska rally granting “every single permit that you need”
Two diesel mechanics were pardoned and “every single permit that you need” was granted at a Trump rally in Alaska on Tuesday night. The midterm rally was held in Wasilla, Alaska on October 13th and highlighted energy investments and infrastructure projects in the state. According to Fox News, co-owners of a diesel…
New York City offering $5 million in incentives to reduce commercial truck deliveries during peak hours
The New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) announced new incentives for companies that switch to off-hours commercial truck deliveries.NYC DOT recently announced it will deliver $5 million in incentives to companies that make the switch to truck deliveries during off-peak, overnight hours through the Off-Hour Delivery (ODH) program.During…
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New tactical comms system for US ground troops aims to break network silos
General Dynamics revealed a new artificial intelligence-enabled, portable communications system on Thursday called the Vion,…
Driver accused of “making up lies” during trial that got him 22 years in prison for slowed-traffic crash
A truck driver was sentenced to 22 and a half years in prison on Thursday…
Senior US general fired, accused of leaking classified information
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia, a senior military…
Car hauler caught smuggling 23 people inside vans he was transporting at Texas checkpoint
U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) put the brakes on a human smuggling attempt involving a car…

